Understanding Guitar Notation Book
I’m developing a book to help guitar students master the fundamentals of reading musical notation for the guitar.
Major and Minor Scales
Music is patterns of sound, and two fundamentals in music are rhythm patterns (how combinations of long and short notes relate to a steady beat or pulse) and pitch patterns (what notes are played).
The specific pitches used in a piece of music are usually derived from a scale. This post explores major and minor scales for piano and guitar.
Why I Make My Own Sheet Music
I became proficient at making high quality, individualized sheet music during the pandemic, and the benefit to students was apparent immediately. I was able to present them with exactly what they needed so they could learn what they wanted.
Larghetto and Étude, Op. 35 – by Fernando Sor
Larghetto No 3. and Étude No. 4 introduce some more challenging techniques for the classical guitar, like partial barre chords and ornaments. While still considered “easy” pieces, there will be measures that require extra attention.
Exercices très faciles (24 Very Easy Exercises) – by Fernando Sor
Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839) was one of history’s greatest players and composers for the classical guitar.