In this study, try to hold the bass notes for the correct length. In the first section, this means holding the C (bars 4-5), and in other...

This elegant study includes arpeggios in which the thumb plays two strings consecutively. Fernando Sor's right hand technique was based...

This study is based on open strings and is a very good study for the right hand. Use the tip of the thumb to mute any unwanted ringing...

This beautiful little study is in the unusual (for guitar) key of C minor. However, it is not especially challenging to play. Aim to get...

This is another inventive little study by Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839). It uses features just a single line, but includes some leaps and...

"Besame Mucho" (meaning "Kiss me a lot" in Spanish) is a must-know Latin classic. Originally written by Mexican songwriter Consuelo...

Continuing from yesterday's post (Op. 60, No. 1), here is another easy but effective piece by Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839). Again, it's...

The Spanish classical guitarist Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839) was a superb composer who also wrote music for piano, string quartet,...

The French classical guitarist Napoléon Coste was born on 27 June 1805 (215 years ago today). He studied with the great Fernando Sor in...

Did you know that our Administrative Coordinator Isako also plays guitar? Isako has been playing guitar for less than 2 years and has...