Lesson: Tips and Advice for Beginner Classical Guitarists

[@lelaarneson3147]

Bradford - there's so much I could say but all I will say is - you are a treasure! Thank you for all you do for us!

[@terriswig493]

Thank you so much for your method books. I am a beginner and can not afford a teacher, I think of you as my teacher. I use your book and the ones you mentioned on your web site, I can not wait for your new book to come out. Thank you so much again for helping us with your knowledge.

[@nicolasgimbatti4905]

Are his books uploaded somewhere?

[@terriswig493]

@@nicolasgimbatti4905 I saw a new beginner course recently and he said he has a volume 2 out, may look under video or his website!

[@wiii7216]

@@terriswig493 what is your guitar level right now ?

[@terriswig493]

@@wiii7216 I am on his 2nd method book!

[@nope24601]

@@nicolasgimbatti4905 At his website. The first book is a free download. The others are about $10.

[@EHzRacingCollecting]

I just found your site, books, and resources a week or so ago and will be getting my C5 to start following your method the first week of 2021. Thank you.

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy it!

[@TheKrazyLobster]

"Puzzle". I love it. Now I can tell people I've been struggling with a puzzle instead of saying HOW THE HELL DO I REACH THAT STRING WITH THAT FINGER?

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

:)

[@davidtheiss7108]

Seriously... Thank you. I really like your teaching style. I live in a very rural town and finding a teacher is next to impossible. You seem to have a lot of passion and patience, and that's what I am looking for.

[@rersr]

I have played guitar, mostly jazz guitar, for "many" years. I have recently become interested in classical guitar and want to develop good technique from the beginning. Thank you so much for your advice. It all makes perfect sense to me!

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bigpiper2103]

You are an amazing teacher - and that comes from a fellow teacher (although not a music one). :) Thank you for all your great advice!

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Thanks so much. I think the key is to ramble endlessly until the point is made!

[@CTBlankenship63]

I’m sure you’ve heard this before ... my fingers are too short that I’ll never be able to reach the span that you do. I’ll take your advice and use some creative solutions to make up for this shortfall. Thank you so much. I can’t afford to pay an instructor and you are helping me through learning the basics and developing a sound technique before playing ever more complex repertoire.

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Check out this video on how to accomplish stretches for the left hand: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/lesson-left-hand-stretches-on-guitar/

[@2write2sing2dance]

You are a master! I'm buying all my gear to go with my classical guitars (I have two) and I'm excited to dive in and learn from a master. Thank you!

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Thanks for watching!

[@2write2sing2dance]

@@Thisisclassicalguitar You’re welcome! Much love from a fellow Canuck! I am going to enjoy going through all your books! 😁

[@animamusicale3721]

I'm so glad I've found your videos - so precious and helpful for a beginner! Thank you so much!

[@nageshm2017]

Great advice, Thank You from India

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@siddhantritwick287]

Wonderful work . Take a bow .

[@phobia6661]

Wow, that was really informative, and it's was well thought through. A big thank you for all the valuable advice :)

[@ritesideofthefence5857]

You have helped to make my decision between starting with steel string guitar or a classical guitar. I’ve played accordion for many years and have decided to play guitar and will do so with a classical guitar playing classical music.

[@mrincodi]

Thank you very much for this video. I think it’s super important to cultivate that musical spirit and actually “feel” the music while it’s being played. I also liked your advice of finishing practice with a piece you play well. My favorite video so far. Thanks a lot.

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Telestrat67]

Thanks some great advice , even helps for the more advanced guitarist

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Yes, true for everyone. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@steveb9325]

What's a good way and , book, to learn the names of the notes on the whole fretboard? KZbin has a bunch mostly; learn the fretboard in 10 minutes...I I know that doesn't work. At least for me. I know it'll take work. I'd appreciate your info as you're an excellent teacher. Thank you!

[@garrydeegan3108]

This is the most useful lesson that I have come across. Thank you very much.

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

You're welcome, glad it was of help. More lessons here: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/lessons/

[@ChildrensSongStorytimeCorner]

Thank you...will be following you for sure to learn more!

[@perlajurado8953]

I can't convince my family to get me a teacher, and I'm so invested in learning ing, they say I could watch KZbin vids and learn which maybe it's true, but I'll never know what I'm doing wrong, what I could better, the next piece to play.

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Yes, having an in-person teacher is still the best way to learn. That said, you can check out my lesson page: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/lessons/

[@jimmy2035]

Thank you, your videos are always helpful. One question if I may: is it ok to swap nylon guitars? For instance, I have an old artist guitar that I enjoy playing and it's low action which i particularly like. However, I've bought a Cordoba C5 and the action is high and it's louder so I avoid playing it. Should I adjust the action and force myself to play cordoba or just continue playing with the guitar I am used to? Thanks again for your videos, I've been following you for a few years now and its a joy viewing and learning.

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Tough to say, I mean play whichever you feel is better for you. Pros need high action because they tend to dig in harder than the average student so it just ends up being high, but I alway have a luthier adjust it as low as it won't buzz when I play loud.

[@sandralima8777]

Wonderful tips! Thank you much!

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

You are very welcome

[@maxwatkins5166]

what a great first taste

[@michaelwall1481]

Beautiful rich tone on that guitar. What guitar are you playing in the video?

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

That one is a Marcus Dominelli guitar but you can see my current gear here: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/classical-guitar-store-reviews/

[@abhijitbillampalli6553]

Which is good classical guitar for fingerstyle. What shud be the size of the body of that guitar. Which nylon strings r good to play with

[@martyjames6204]

excellent - thanks

[@geneventimiglia5413]

I was just enjoying your lesson for beginers. Thanks What pice of music are you using I would like to see the music and try to use it for learning..

[@maxi8891]

Is the upcoming method book different from the one that's now on your site? BTW, thank you so much for everything that you do!

[@Krachuken]

Is it recommended to get a 1.75" or a 2.00" nut size and Epiphone PRO-1 Classic ?

[@robdonell9915]

Hi, I need help on where my right thumb should be on the guitar. I tend to keep raised a few inches above the strings.

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Check out the thumb video on this page: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/right-hand-technique-for-classical-guitar/

[@antonrupasinghe4676]

Great stuff. Woul you mind telling the name of the peace you play in this video?

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Pieces by Kellner, see all video here: wernerguitareditions.com/products/rondeau-pastorel-passepied-gig-kellner-guitar-pdf

[@antonrupasinghe4676]

Thank you

[@sandralima8777]

Hi Bradford I have a new student and she is lefty handed. She was advise to change the location of strings. However I am not sure this is necessary because she tun the guitar anyway! What do you suggest?

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Not sure. They do make specific left-handed guitars so I bet that is the way to go. I have heard that many left-handers simply play the same way and adapt. Anyone else know?

[@pjd1147]

@@Thisisclassicalguitar my brother suggested for my left handed son and I to play right handed, so glad he did!!

[@εεσ-ψ5ο]

Hello! I am a beginenr at notes reading and fingerstyle playing but quite a knower on how to solo on a guitar, how to play riffs etc. I 've quit playing the electric guitar and started playing classical. How should i start learning music for real??

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

I'd recommend you visit my lesson page first: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/lessons/ and also grab my free 100 page method book.

[@arvindrajgajendran2253]

hello sir I have a doubt, which book is better for learning classical guitar . A) The Bible of Classical Guitar Technique or B) A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Those are very different books. The Bible of Classical Guitar is a technique book whereas the Modern Approach is a beginner method book. Check out my sheet music page a scroll down to "Recommended" materials. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/sheet-music-for-classical-guitar/

[@jongord1148]

stress my biggest enemy, and my constant companion.

[@Muircure]

311

[@jadenyuki6558]

I'm 28 y.o I hope I'll be a virtuouso at age 85

[@spitsoutfeathers9990]

playing is practice correcting your technique is practice all attention to your tool is practice

[@jesuisravi]

what was that piece you wee playing at 4:50 or thereabouts?

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Those are the Kellner pieces: wernerguitareditions.com/products/rondeau-pastorel-passepied-gig-kellner-guitar-pdf

[@guillotinedeath]

what type of chair do you use? my chair always bothers me and makes me not want to practice

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

I like using a lowish stool with a round seat so corners don't dig into my leg but I'm not too picky. It's the height that makes the big difference for me. Experiment!

[@toniliveinlisbon]

What´s the music that you play at 4:16?

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Kellner, you can get the free music from my site: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/rondeau-in-a-kellner-guitar-free-pdf/

[@toniliveinlisbon]

This is Classical Guitar thank you!

[@antonrupasinghe4676]

Whod you mind telling the price you played

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

The little excerpt is from : www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/rondeau-in-a-kellner-guitar/

[@sergius28]

🎼👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎼

[@mralowen]

Why is classical guitar so addicting lol