Recuerdos de la Alhambra - played by Ana Vidovic on a Jim Redgate

Capricho Arabe – played by Marcin Dylla on six different guitars

La Alborada – played by Tilman Hoppstock on a 1977 Robert Bouchet

Maria – played by Andrea González Caballero on a 1990 Dominique Field

Jan Depreter plays plays Marieta 'Mazurka' by Francisco Tárrega on a 1911 Vicente Arias

Fantasía sobre motivos de la traviata de Verdi – played by Andrea De Vitis on a 2016 Francois Leonard and 1968 Daniel Friederich.

El Columpio – played by Marcin Dylla on a 1999 Ignacio Fleta e hijos.

Oremus – played by Matteo Staffini on a José Ramirez Ex Segovia.

Prelude No 1 – played by Matteo Staffini on a 1975 Daniel Friederich Ex Ragossnig.

Prelude No 3 – played by Matteo Staffini on a Hermann Hauser II 1970

Prelude No. 5 – played by Matteo Staffini on a 2003 Antonio Marin Montero

Prelude No 11 – played by Matteo Staffini on a 1885 Vicente Arias

What is classical guitar?

My first classical guitar lesson

What is there to love about classical guitar?

Classical guitars from $1,200 to $200,000

Outro

Concert starts

Allemande

Corrente

Adagio

Fuga

Siciliana

Presto

Un Dia de Noviembre

Gran Sonata Eroica, Op. 150

Sonata in E major, K. 380, L. 23

Sonata in D minor K.1, L. 366

Nocturno

Asturias

Ana Vidovic -Cello Suite No.1 BWV 1007

Julia Trintschuk - BWV 995 Gavotte I & II played on a Armin Hanika Natural Doubletop 2017

Raphaël Feuillâtre - BWV 826 Partita No. 2 played on a 1931 Santos Hernandez

Karmen Stendler - BWV 995 Sarabande played on a 2018 Francois Leonard

Andrea González Caballero - Prelude BWV 1006a played on a 2017 A. Marin Montero

Duo Barlotta Egielman - French Suite No. 5 BWV 816 played on a J. Fuller and T. Dauge

André Ferreira - Cello Suite No.6 Prélude BWV 1012 played on a 2016 Gabriele Lodi

Ihor Kordiuk - Adagissimo from Capriccio BWV 992 played on a 1942 Weissgerber

Wulfin Lieske - Allemande BWV 1004 played on 'La Leona' by Antonio de Torres

Vojin Kocić - Gigue from Partita No. 2 BWV 1004 played on a 1924 Santos Hernandez

Oguzhan Kayali - Chaconne, Partita No. 2 BWV 1004 played on a 2018 Jesus Bellido

Oguzhan Kayali - Chaconne, Partita No. 2 BWV 1004 - Part 2 played on a Steven den Toom

Instrumental

About this arrangement

A section (Oboe)

B section (Oboe)

A and B section (Guitar)

Choosing a classical guitar

Design Features

Strings

Flamenco guitar

What else to consider?

Playing position

How to hold the classical guitar

Plucking the strings

Nails are optional

1. Reexamine your posture and hand positions.Small adjustments in a number of places in your set up can make a big difference. Beginners need to constantly reevaluate.

2. Consider ergonomics on classical guitar.Beginners and intermediate students should closely watch for strange contortions and anything that is not ergonomic. Using a mirror can help.

3. Practice very slowly.I’ve rarely encountered a student who practices as slowly as I think they should. Practicing ultra slowly will ensure you are playing with your best hand positions, sound, confidence, relaxation, accuracy, and more. Once you can play something well at a slow tempo, you can speed it up while keeping an eye on the quality level.

4. Play the melody on its own, keep it simple.If you can't play the melody nicely on its own, how can you play all the note? Learn to play the melody nice and legato first and introduce the rest of the notes after.

5. Dive deeper into musicality.Students can get super caught up in their own technique and progress but remember to strive for better phrasing, dynamic shaping, and overall musicality.

6. Quality practice and happiness.Making your practice sessions enjoyable will be key to long-term musical success and development. When experiencing difficulties, break up the piece or exercise into small manageable goals at a speed you can accomplish successfully. Even if you only play a few notes at a time, playing successfully will improve your skills and give you a feeling of accomplishment.

7. Treat and reward yourself.Make your practice session an enjoyable and special time of your day. Have a treat or nice coffee, buy that nice music stand and metronome.

8. Playing well, don't compare yourself to others too much.Focus instead on having a solid rhythm, legato lines, confident and full tone. Forget about reaching fast tempos, develop a solid and beautiful foundation first.

9. Listen to more music, not just guitar.You must increase your awareness of the larger musical world. Guitar is great but it's only a small niche and won't inform you of all the musical eras diversity. Listen to piano, strings, symphonies, Bach cantatas, voice, lieder, and more.

10. Practice everyday, there are no bad days.I don’t believe in good or bad practice days. All days are good opportunities to practice something. On days when you are having trouble focusing or executing material cleanly, slow down your speed and use a metronome until you are playing well. You may have to play at half the speed you intended but you can still get in some quality practice.

How I got started

My journey in classical guitar

What you'll learn

Mock recital

Duet versions of famous classical guitar pieces

Conclusion

Goran Krivokapic plays Assagio in G minor by Johan Helmich Roman Allegro Arr. Carlo Marchione

Goran Krivokapic plays Assagio in G minor by Johan Helmich Roman Andante Arr. Carlo Marchione

Goran Krivokapic plays Assagio in G minor by Johan Helmich Roman Vif Arr. Carlo Marchione

Goran Krivokapic plays Rossiniana No. 1 Op. 119 by Mauro Giuliani

Goran Krivokapic plays Prelude 1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos

Goran Krivokapic plays Prelude 2 by Heitor Villa-Lobos

Goran Krivokapic plays Prelude 3 by Heitor Villa-Lobos

Goran Krivokapic plays Prelude 4 by Heitor Villa-Lobos

Goran Krivokapic plays Prelude 5 by Heitor Villa-Lobos

Goran Krivokapic plays Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Francisco Tárrega on a 1969 Hermann Hauser II