One thing I talk a lot about is the importance of good technique when you play guitar.
Classical guitarists often have far better “core fundamental technique” than non-classical guitarists.
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Slowing Down, Mozart, Lennon and McCartney)
As it is Monday, here are another 3 random thoughts about guitar, music, and life. This week includes thoughts ranging from Mozart to John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
I hope you enjoy…
What’s Beethoven’s Favourite Fruit?
Guitar Posture – How To Sit With Your Guitar For Better Technique, More Comfort And Far Less Frustration (Part 2)
In Part one of this series on how to sit with a guitar properly, I explained why good, solid and consistent posture is critical for you as a guitarist – mainly because good posture can save a huge amount of time and frustration.
In this part, we are getting right into the meat and potatoes of the series where I’ll show you what I have found to be by far the most optimal playing position for guitarists.
Learn the Amazing ‘Toccata and Fugue in D Minor’ on Guitar
I love this piece of music. It is so dramatic, recognisable and it makes classical guitar a joy to play and listen to. So many classical pieces out there that are recommended for the guitar are either pretty dull or aren’t recognisable. ‘Toccata and Fugue in D minor’ is so far and away from those pieces. It just sounds amazing.
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New FREE fingerpicking Book coming soon
I’m currently putting together a short but very powerful book on fingerpicking. I know a lot of you regular readers love to fingerpick.
This is shown by the popularity of the ‘Fingerpicking Classics’ series.
Fingerpicking Classics Series: Ferdinando Carulli – Andantino
If you want to download two free eBooks (in both pdf and kindle formats) one of which is “Fingerstyle 101: Learn 8 Beautiful Fingerpicking patterns That Every Guitarist Should Know” head HERE.
Join the course ‘Fingerpicking Classics: Learn The Most Stunning Songs On Fingerstyle Guitar’ to learn more classic songs.
