I appreciate that you play it at a tempo where the piece breathes. You don’t choke the life out of it by playing it super fast
@DisruptiveRam23 сағат бұрын
Thank you for these reviews! Cordoba is definately going to be my pick for a first classical guitar. But I am curious. What's the general opinion on classical guitars with a cutout? The Cordoba C5-CE is a little more expensive but i'm wondering if it would still be a great first classical to learn on, or if i should just go with one without the cutout. What do classical guitar teachers think about them? Would it be worth it as a beginner to be able to reach those lower frets? Does the cutout actually affect the sound?
@dividedwestand2467Күн бұрын
Wonderful review. Thank you.
@billychow6400Күн бұрын
Bummer you don't have a tab version.
@ThisisclassicalguitarКүн бұрын
Ya sorry about that one, my educational series does not have tab. But my easy collections Volume 1 and 2 do have tab! www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/easy-classical-guitar-pieces-volume-1/
@denniswade4998Күн бұрын
Thank you for such valuable solid advice! I am looking forward to working through it all and learning to apply it all as I learn to play! As a new beginner I have been thinking a lot about how to approach this, and there are two things that have really stood out. The first is that I immediately saw how important it will be to approach it as a hobby, and not just as a goal. Both are important, but if I am not enjoying the day-by-day practice times it increases the chance of discouragement. A hobby is something that you love just for the doing of it, and that is what I want. The second thing is that as I practice and learn proper technique, i also want to take time to learn some pieces that I really love and that touch my heart. Playing pieces just to be able to have better technique is necessary for growth, but I also want to learn how to express the soul of a piece, and I think that will include choosing pieces that move my soul. Just the other day I came across a video of a classical guitarist playing "Yesterday Once More" by The Carpenters, and she played it with such feeling that all of the beauty and melody came across. Although I love so much of the classical repertoire, I do think that taking the time to learn other "more popular" songs that speak to my heart will be of immense benefit in so many ways. I have just found your free pdf of "Classical Guitar Method Book Vol. 1" to start with, and want to say "Thank You" for making this available. I have a strong feeling that I will be looking into more of your course in the future!
@ThisisclassicalguitarКүн бұрын
Glad you found the video beneficial. Yes, no one course will have all the music to inspire you so students should indeed seek out additional repertoire to play.
@mzhubenКүн бұрын
I am following your books to learn classical guitar. It's been fun so far. This piece is so challenging, when you add all those ornamentation. Do you expect your students to learn each piece to play just like you play? I appreciate your response in advance.
@ThisisclassicalguitarКүн бұрын
No, to be clear, I present the videos as examples to listen to for context or inspiration but not for exact emulatation. In particular, tempos should be at your own level and you never want to play faster than you can play well. Also, ornamentation at this level, although in my book, should be practiced but can be left out when performing.
@mzhubenКүн бұрын
@@Thisisclassicalguitar Thank you!!!
@garybourdon23013 күн бұрын
Beautiful! Wish I could find a simple chord sheet on this ( I can’t read music) Any suggestions?
@sujitliddle73083 күн бұрын
Sky Guitar has a simplified version which I had to unlearn when I found out it was simplified and wanted to go for the actual version. ☹
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
Really? I didn't know they did that, too bad. Anyway, so is the way of the internet. Did they change it much or just get rid of a few tricky notes?
@sujitliddle73082 күн бұрын
They got rid of all the eighth notes, the hinge barre of course, and some chords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5qXh6Wlrc2Niac
@denniswade49983 күн бұрын
I know this video is now a year old, but here's hoping you can answer a question. I have a Cordoba C9 Parlor guitar and am wondering if this support would work on a guitar with a 7/8 size body? Thank you!
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
If you go to minute 12:35 on my full review you can see it on my 7/8 size yamaha: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5TUmZaOobyne6csi=K8L9wiv1RQDuPr3_
@denniswade49982 күн бұрын
@@Thisisclassicalguitar Thank you for taking the time to reply.❤
@beyhanalkanozcan75983 күн бұрын
This is an amazing version of this artwork. Thanks a lot!
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
Glad you like it!
@RobertDans4 күн бұрын
A beautiful piece. Just started learning at a ripe old age. I enjoyed this video thank you.
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mscir4 күн бұрын
Beautifully played. Do you ever get jobs recording tracks for Hollywood or any movie studios anywhere?
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
I do not. When will my big break happen! Haha.
@micheleobara9164 күн бұрын
Bradford, Could you publish this in Tab? I can't read sheet music.
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
Sorry, my method books are in notation only as they, in part, methods on how to read music on guitar.
@ryanbartlett6724 күн бұрын
This KZbin series and accompanying book has rejuvenated my guitar love. Thank you.
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks so much,
@miguelmattesco4 күн бұрын
1:22 - with counting 2:57 - without counting
@miguelmattesco4 күн бұрын
1:33 - 2:58
@Thisisclassicalguitar4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. Here's the link to my book: wernerguitareditions.com/products/grade1-repertoire-supplement-pdf This is for use after my Grade 1 Lesson Book: wernerguitareditions.com/products/classical-guitar-repertoire-lessons-grade-1
@SpanishbuSS5 күн бұрын
I enjoyed it. Thank you
@LetzBeaFranque5 күн бұрын
Excellent job!!!
@dw82116 күн бұрын
Great review, thank you. The multiple contact points might mean I finally stop going back to the footstand (and regretting it). Looks like it might not be great for a classical with a cutaway but the strap looks like a dream when messing with sheet music etc. Looking forward to trying this.
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
Ya, I don't think it will work with a cutaway. Maybe the GuitarLift would be a better choice in that situation.
@soopperson59536 күн бұрын
Learning “verano porteno” by piazoolla thanks for the excises will definitely help!!
@dharmendrathacker1656 күн бұрын
Ohhhhhh Voooooowww Sir..!!! This is what I have been needing and searching for a long time.! My left hand thumb just stucks while doing spider 🕷️ exercises and particularly while shifting from A to D Chord..!!! And I needed this guidance..!! Thank you soooooo much for the same. Lord Swaminarayan bless you and your family and your Team 🙏👍👌🎉
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mathquir1906 күн бұрын
Just strap around a standard piezo and save 300 $
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
What do you mean? Like install one inside the guitar and drill a hole for the cable? Also, this only costs around $130.
@mathquir1902 күн бұрын
@@Thisisclassicalguitar piezo + preamp cost like 60 $ at worst. You just wrap the piezo bar inside.
@maskaypacha6 күн бұрын
Hmm. When you say you are short, would you mind giving us an idea of how short? I am a short person 160 cm tall but most importantly my hands are small and i have always thought this is the reason why my index makes the cords sound so terribly awful [particularly first position on the neck).. like i cannot press enough or i cannot put it in the right position. I noticed when i place the neck steep it improves. So i thought this support may help me but I may be too short for this to be confortable..
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
I'm about 5'7" so not sure. Maybe the GuitarLift would be a safer bet but I sure do like Le Support. It just barely works for me but mainly due to my smaller guitar rather than my height.
@kavertx91676 күн бұрын
At the end of the piece on the 17th measure, I accidentally played G instead of B and kind of like it that way also. Is it wrong to play it like that and should I stick to the original instead?
@Thisisclassicalguitar2 күн бұрын
If you KNOW that you are changing the note then I think that is fine, if you like it do it. O'Carolan's music is not strict anyway, lots of variations on the notes. Unlike Bach or something where the motif is very important and not to be changed (if possible or preferable).
@user-mk6ro6dw3l7 күн бұрын
(*˘︶˘*).。.:*♡ステキ~💕 素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます😊💐🌹🍷🧀👏👏👏、、、。
@user-mk6ro6dw3l7 күн бұрын
(*˘︶˘*).。.:*♡ステキ~💕 素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます💐🌹🌹🌹。
@user-mk6ro6dw3l7 күн бұрын
(・・;⚡?abc....,📝✎✨Thank you😊😊😊
@user-mk6ro6dw3l7 күн бұрын
(*˘︶˘*).。.:*♡ステキ~💕✨✨✨✨✨素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます💐🌹🌹🌹🍷🧀
@Blipsop7 күн бұрын
The angle of your strings towards the saddle doesn’t change. That angle is determined by where the holes in your bridge are, not by the height of the pickup.
@user-mk6ro6dw3l7 күн бұрын
(・・;⚡?📝✎abc...
@user-mk6ro6dw3l7 күн бұрын
(*˘︶˘*).。.:*♡ステキ~💕 素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます💐🌹🍷🧀😊👏👏👏
@guenterraab7 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, the exact amount (€6.20), which is calculated based on artistic considerations, cannot be set here.
@Thisisclassicalguitar7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for your support!
@mscir8 күн бұрын
Nice piece, I ove those Middle Ages sounding pieces.
@Thisisclassicalguitar8 күн бұрын
Thanks, yes, I also really enjoy the Renaissance repertoire. It's less formal than Baroque or Classical but still complex in different ways.
@mscir7 күн бұрын
@@Thisisclassicalguitar Thank you for introducing so many good pieces to us.
@JapbikesRule-rb2wk8 күн бұрын
Best discussion of this study I have found. Studying alone, so you helped confirm some of my assumptions, and corrected even more. Thank you maestro and subscribed.
@Thisisclassicalguitar8 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Was there anything specifically you were investigating?
@JapbikesRule-rb2wk7 күн бұрын
@@Thisisclassicalguitar Greetings from Australia. I was looking for commentary on rest vs free stroke. Your lesson covers many questions that a student would raise. Super helpful and I returned to the study with renewed enthusiasm. Thanks again. Tony
@hargisP28 күн бұрын
Really bad idea.
@classicG3428 күн бұрын
Oh, I really enjoyed that music. Have not played that before. Thank you for posting a wonderful lesson.
@danielmckibbin19798 күн бұрын
Why doesn't the notation specify a fingering of 0 or the string number for open strings in the upper position. For example the chord in 4th position in bar 3. Normally I'd assume the G and B lower on the staff should be fretted notes in 4th position because it doesn't specify it should be open (which isn't in position 4). I had to check the tab to verify it should be B and G open strings. Thats very confusing for me.
@Thisisclassicalguitar8 күн бұрын
Good point, I shouldn't assume that it is implied by the texture. I'll add fingering there on the next revision.
@rlgibson28 күн бұрын
I continue to be surprised by how musical these “baby” pieces at grade 1 can sound for the guitar! Thanks for posting this ( but I feel like you did quite the challenge move by telling us newbies to skip the cool trills 😂)
@classicG3428 күн бұрын
I love these little gems for relaxing warm-ups, especially during winter months before tackling tremolos, etc.
@miguelmattesco8 күн бұрын
1:25
@miguelmattesco8 күн бұрын
1:33
@MrThinkingahead8 күн бұрын
On a typical day of practicing about how long do you practice?
@Thisisclassicalguitar8 күн бұрын
Well, lately the website (and life, house, dogs, etc) is a full time job and I'm very overwhelmed so I've only been practicing about 1 hour a day or maybe 1 and half. I would like to get minimum 2 hours in but I just can't at the moment. That said, I do 'deal' with guitar throughout the day as a make sheet music etc.
@MrThinkingahead8 күн бұрын
@@Thisisclassicalguitar My inspiration to practice goes up and down - some days I practice a lot and others a little. Thanks for the reply.
@xaz70888 күн бұрын
@@MrThinkingaheadme too mate. The days you’re tired and don’t want to pratice, pratice the mechanics of the right hand while you do something else
@RealLiveKakashi7 күн бұрын
@@Thisisclassicalguitar Great lesson as always! Someone has to water those plants, so I get how that cuts into practice time, haha
@user-ox8uj4sy9k8 күн бұрын
This is wonderful and inspiring composition! Thank you so much my friend 💯
@Thisisclassicalguitar8 күн бұрын
Thanks for listening!
@LauraDCuba8 күн бұрын
Excellent class and fingering
@Thisisclassicalguitar8 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Thisisclassicalguitar8 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. Here's the link to my book: wernerguitareditions.com/products/grade1-repertoire-supplement-pdf This is for after my Grade 1 Lesson Book: wernerguitareditions.com/products/classical-guitar-repertoire-lessons-grade-1
@marksadventures388910 күн бұрын
I would fix it in the lower front horn as I found many sound engineers point mics there recording live sessions.
@Cerebelluminhawaii10 күн бұрын
I bought Le support based on your review. I agree, it is an excellent product. My other supports would slip off my leg or the guitar would suddenly come loose. This support delivers. I had to buy a static plastic film for use on one of my guitars that has a satin finish. Thank you for your review!!
@coursdeguitare270110 күн бұрын
I think you should hit some notes stronger and do more vibratos to adjust the interval no matter if you play strong or not.
@sarahbane469611 күн бұрын
Good evening Bradford, thank you - I have only started learning to play guitar and am in my 60's. Your book Classical Guitar Volume 1 and the instructive video lessons are clear concise and so encouraging. Thank you - I have watched all the first lesson through and now back to practice. I was not 100% sure of what style I wanted to play but have fallen in love with listening and watching pieces by Alexandra Whittingham which led me to feel classical was what I really do want to learn to play in my heart and I will continue to work my way through Volume 1 with your help. I also have signed up for the newsletter and Facebook and Instragram. If only I had known about you years ago, I may have had the courage to pick up a guitar to learn earlier. Thank you.
@PhraseSavvy12 күн бұрын
What is the difference between legato, hammer ons and pull off? I don't understand this? is it the same way? or are they different?