“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” is one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most beloved melodies, originally composed as part of his cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (BWV 147). Its flowing, lyrical quality makes it a beautiful piece to play on guitar, and with careful phrasing and dynamics, you can bring out its rich, … Read more
Waltz in E Minor is a graceful classical piece composed by guitarist Ferdinando Carulli, featured as Study No. 21 from his École de guitare (Op. 241). Perfect for beginner to intermediate guitarists, this piece is a great way to strengthen your fingerpicking technique while exploring the expressive style of 19th-century guitar music. Grab your guitar … Read more
In this lesson, we’ll cover how to play Bourrée in E minor by Johann Sebastian Bach on guitar. This popular classical piece, also known as BWV 996, was originally written for the lute as the 5th movement from Suite in E minor. The piece gives you a good introduction to Bach’s work without being overly complex. This … Read more
Opus 60, No. 6 was written by Spanish guitarist and composer, Fernando Sor. This is the sixth of a 25 piece study by Sor. This is a simple yet musical piece recommended for beginner level guitarists looking to develop their fingerpicking technique. Opus 60 No. 6 guitar tabs Some minor edits have been made to the … Read more
Opus 60, No. 4 was written by Spanish guitarist and composer, Fernando Sor. This is the fourth of a 25 piece study by Sor. This is a simple yet musical piece recommended for beginner level guitarists looking to develop their fingerpicking technique. Opus 60 No. 4 guitar tabs Some minor edits have been made to the original … Read more
Opus 60, No. 3 was written by Spanish guitarist and composer, Fernando Sor. This is the 3rd of a 25 piece study by Sor. This is a simple yet musical piece recommended for beginner level guitarists looking to develop their fingerpicking technique. Opus 60 No. 3 guitar tabs Some minor edits have been made to the original … Read more
Opus 60, No. 2 was written by Spanish guitarist and composer, Fernando Sor. This is the second of a 25 piece study by Sor. This is a simple yet musical piece recommended for beginner level guitarists looking to develop their fingerpicking technique. Opus 60 No. 2 guitar tabs Some minor edits have been made to the original … Read more
Opus 60, No. 1 is the first of 25 short studies Fernando Sor wrote to build real technique through real music. This one teaches a habit that quietly separates clean fingerpicking from clumsy fingerpicking: keep a fretted finger down until it’s actually needed somewhere else. Let notes ring and don’t lift early. Get that working … Read more
Brahms’ Lullaby—originally titled Wiegenlied, Op. 49 No. 4—is one of Johannes Brahms most well-known and recognizable melodies. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play it on guitar with simple chords, easy tabs, and a straightforward arrangement that works well for beginners or anyone looking to add a calm, classic piece to their playing. Grab … Read more
Lágrima, translated as “Teardrop”, is a classical piece written by Spanish guitarist and composer, Francisco Tárrega. It features a captivating melody and an interesting key change, making it a rewarding piece to learn. This is ideal for advanced beginner to intermediate guitarists using a fingerpicking technique. In this lesson, we’ll cover the guitar arrangement for Lágrima … Read more