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

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?

Wonderful review. Thank you.

Bummer you don't have a tab version.

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!

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.

Beautiful! Wish I could find a simple chord sheet on this ( I can’t read music) Any suggestions?

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. ☹

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!

This is an amazing version of this artwork. Thanks a lot!

A beautiful piece. Just started learning at a ripe old age. I enjoyed this video thank you.

Beautifully played. Do you ever get jobs recording tracks for Hollywood or any movie studios anywhere?

Bradford, Could you publish this in Tab? I can't read sheet music.

This KZbin series and accompanying book has rejuvenated my guitar love. Thank you.

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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

I enjoyed it. Thank you

Excellent job!!!

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.

Learning “verano porteno” by piazoolla thanks for the excises will definitely help!!

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 🙏👍👌🎉

Just strap around a standard piezo and save 300 $

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..

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?

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(*˘︶˘*).｡.:*♡ステキ～💕 素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます💐🌹🌹🌹。

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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.

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(*˘︶˘*).｡.:*♡ステキ～💕 素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます💐🌹🍷🧀😊👏👏👏

Unfortunately, the exact amount (€6.20), which is calculated based on artistic considerations, cannot be set here.

Nice piece, I ove those Middle Ages sounding pieces.

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.

Really bad idea.

Oh, I really enjoyed that music. Have not played that before. Thank you for posting a wonderful lesson.

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.

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 😂)

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On a typical day of practicing about how long do you practice?

This is wonderful and inspiring composition! Thank you so much my friend 💯

Excellent class and fingering

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

I would fix it in the lower front horn as I found many sound engineers point mics there recording live sessions.

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!!

I think you should hit some notes stronger and do more vibratos to adjust the interval no matter if you play strong or not.

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.

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?