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
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
Aura Lea is a classic American ballad, composed by George R. Poulton and lyrics by W.W. Fosdick. Known for its gentle, flowing melody, this piece has stood the test of time and even inspired Elvis Presley’s Love Me Tender. In this tutorial, you’ll learn the guitar chords and see sheet music with tabs for the … Read more
This lesson covers the 5 scale shapes for effectively playing the Ab Major scale on guitar. If you’ve learned how to play the Ab Major scale in the first position of the guitar, the next step is to learn the same set of notes throughout the fretboard. If you still aren’t confident about naming the … Read more
My Hope is Built on Nothing Less is a classic hymn by Edward Mote, with music by William B. Bradbury. Whether you’re playing in a worship setting or just want to enjoy this classic at home, this lesson will help you learn it step by step on guitar. We’ll start with the basic chords, then … Read more
The G minor scale is a fundamental scale every guitarist should know. If you’ve already learned the notes in the first position, the next step is to expand your knowledge across the entire fretboard. Mastering the five essential scale shapes will help you navigate the neck with confidence and unlock new creative possibilities. If you’re … Read more
The B minor scale is one of the essential scales to know on guitar. If you’ve already learned the notes in the first position of the guitar, the next step is to learn the same set of notes throughout the fretboard. This lesson covers the 5 scale shapes for effectively playing the B minor scale … Read more
This lesson covers the 5 scale shapes for effectively playing the A Major scale on guitar. If you’ve learned how to play the A Major scale in the first position of the guitar, the next step is to learn the same set of notes throughout the fretboard. If you still aren’t confident about naming the … Read more