Españoleta is a beautiful Baroque guitar piece by Spanish guitarist and composer Gaspar Sanz. It was originally published in his 1674 guitar method, Instrucción de música sobre la guitarra española. This short piece is great for developing fingerstyle control, especially when it comes to keeping a clear melody over the supporting bass notes. You’ll also … Read more
Waltz in C Major, Op. 241 No. 1 was composed by Italian guitarist Ferdinando Carulli and comes from his Op. 241 guitar method. This short classical guitar piece has a light waltz feel and is a great piece for working on steady fingerpicking, clean transitions, and keeping the melody clear over the bass notes. Grab … Read more
In this lesson, we’ll learn Opus 35 No. 13 by Fernando Sor, a short classical guitar study in C major. This Andante comes from Sor’s collection of 24 exercises, Op. 35. Although the harmony is relatively simple and the left hand stays within a fairly compact area of the fretboard, the piece is a great … Read more
Prelude in C Major, BWV 846 by Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most recognizable pieces from The Well-Tempered Clavier. Built around a steady flow of broken chords, the music creates a calm, continuous sound while the harmony gradually moves underneath. This guitar arrangement is especially helpful for developing even fingerpicking, smooth chord changes, … Read more
“Along The Way” is a bright fingerstyle piece that begins in G major, built around a warm, jazz-influenced chord progression and a gentle melody. A few unexpected key changes give the piece a natural sense of surprise, openness, and lift. The title is simple, but intentional. It quietly reflects Jesus’ words, “I am the way, … Read more
Dionisio Aguado’s Study in A Minor is a short classical guitar piece that develops fingerstyle coordination, smooth arpeggios, and control between the bass and upper voices. The main challenge is bringing out the moving bass line with your thumb while keeping the higher notes flowing quietly above it. Grab your guitar, and let’s get started. … Read more
I started sketching this song a few years back. It stayed with me ever since, shifting a little each year, until it finally felt like time to share it. Here’s “In Due Time.” It’s in D major, 6/8, fingerstyle. A little jazzy, a little folky, built around a sweet melody and a gentle rhythm that … Read more
Gymnopédie No. 1 is a dreamlike piece originally written for piano and composed by French composer Erik Satie in 1888. It’s one of the most recognized classical melodies in the world, known for its slow, floating quality and beautiful simplicity. This lesson covers the sheet music for a guitar arrangement including tabs. Grab your guitar … Read more
Study in E minor (Estudio en Mi menor) by Francisco Tárrega is an approachable piece that builds fingerstyle control and tone by outlining the melody over steady, repeating arpeggios It encourages you to slow down, refine your right-hand technique, and develop expressive playing without complex theory or flashy runs, making it well suited for intermediate … Read more
Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know is a timeless hymn written by Lela B. Long, known for its gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics. This lesson features a fingerstyle jazz guitar arrangement that blends smooth chord voicings based on a simple melody line with tabs to help you follow along. Grab your guitar, and let’s … Read more