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Classical guitarists, have you ever wondered whether the Flamenco position would be beneficial for you as a classical guitar player? As both a classical and a Flamenco guitar instructor, I have received many questions over the years about what variations of the basic classical guitar position would be feasible--and help players to achieve the highest degree of musicianship at their respective levels. As a guitar instructor, I welcome questions from students who seek innovative ways to achieve...
•Online Guitar Lessons: A Brief History of the Guitar
As early as the thirty-seventh century B. C., people have played the ancestors of the modern guitar. Apparently, even the King of Thebes was an enthusiast of the plucked string instrument. A sculpture on his tomb gives us a three-dimensional view of this instrument, which bears a close resemblance to today's guitar, having similarly curved sides. In another instance, a relief sculpture found in Cappadocia, dated approximately 1000 B. C., portrays a fretted Egyptian instrument. Archaeologists...
•Online Guitar Lessons: Arpeggios
Introduction to Arpeggios
Arpeggios are chords whose notes are played separately, in succession. The simplest arpeggios involve playing the notes in the chord one after another, in order. The steps outlined below will give you the tools to play an upward arpeggio, one that moves from lower-pitched notes to higher ones. You will need to prepare the notes of the chord that you want to play before trying to execute the arpeggio. The following are the instructions for a simple upward arpeggio,...
•Online Guitar Lessons: Right-hand Techniques
Playing the melody on your guitar with your fingers, as opposed to a pick, is essential for classical guitarists and fingerstyle players. It is, however, a skill that all guitarists should seek to acquire. Some techniques, such as arpeggios (chords that are played by sounding one note at a time, quickly followed by the others) are easier to play with your fingers. Learning to play with your fingers can add a powerful tool to your arsenal as a guitarist.
Alternation
Generally speaking, do...
•Online Guitar Lessons: Caring for Your Guitar
Online guitar lessons are a great opportunity for people who do not have the time or money to invest in lessons from a studio. Beginners, however, need to get some good advice on how to take care of their instrument. In a studio environment, of course, the instructor would take care of those valuable bits of advice. Some online guitar lesson providers provide their students with articles or files containing this information. In case your provider does not furnish you with this information, this...
•What Is the Difference Between Flamenco and Classical Guitars?
If you are considering taking Flamenco guitar lessons, you might want to give some thought to the type of instrument you will need. At first glance, the Flamenco guitar looks very much like the classical guitar. There are, however, important differences.
For instance, one might disregard the importance of mere wood, but it makes a big difference in the tone quality of the instrument. Light-colored Spanish cypress wood is the material of choice for the sides and back of the Flamenco guitar,...
•Classical Guitar Practice Tips: Avoiding Tension
Classical guitarists, particularly those just beginning their study or those who are working on difficult sections, should try to avoid excessive tension as they play. Tension causes pain, which in turn can cause lack of focus, and ultimately, mistakes. The following list presents the most common tension points for classical guitarists:
- Hunching shoulders
- Applying excess pressure of the right arm to the guitar (This common problem arises from trying too hard in order to control the...
•Soleares, the Soul of Flamenco Music
Soleares is perhaps the most important toque (rhythmic form) in the study of the Flamenco guitar. Soleares epitomizes the soul of Flamenco music, embodying its vital core: rhythm and harmony. In fact, the rhythmic structure, called the compas, plays such a central role, that when a guitarist truly masters the compas, he or she is well on the road toward becoming a skilled virtuoso in the art of Flamenco guitar.
In Andalusia, the region of Spain where Flamenco got its start, every student of...
•Flamenco Guitar Lessons: How to Play in Compas
Compas is the basic unit of rhythm in Flamenco music. Its name means simply "compass," or "measure." Each compas is a repeating pattern of accented beats, giving the pulse of the rhythm its forward impulsion, as well as its metrical form. Each type of compas has its own pattern. Oft-repeated, the patterns create that vital pulse which is the very heartbeat of Flamenco music, bringing to life its eloquence and passion.
When beginning to learn to play the Flamenco guitar, it is paramount for...
•Online Flamenco Guitar Lessons Practice Tips: Holding Your Guitar
Playing the Flamenco guitar requires a slightly different position from that of other styles. These tips will help you play more efficiently, making the most of your online Flamenco guitar lessons, and helping you to achieve better results in less time.
Take a Seat
Choose an armless chair that will allow your legs to hold a correct position comfortably. Your thighs should align with the floor at a parallel angle, but slightly inclined, your knees higher than your hip joint. This position...
•Classical Guitar Practice Tips: Use Your Kinesthetic Sense to Produce Fruitful Results
Your kinesthetic sense (the sense that allows you to be aware of your touch (pressure), position, tension, and movement) helps you become keenly aware of the tension your muscles produce while you play. Without a well-developed kinesthetic sense, it will be difficult to achieve the balance of tension and relaxation that will ultimately lead to a better performance.
Many classical guitarists, particularly those in beginning and intermediate levels, have little awareness of their bodies. For...
•Classical Guitar Practice Tips: Letting Go of Intrusive Thoughts
Two of the biggest roadblocks to progress in playing the classical guitar are intrusive thoughts: negative self-talk and random mental chatter. These distracting thoughts seem to pop into your head despite your best intentions.
Negative self-talk is the collection of put-downs that form inside of your head when you are experiencing a roadblock in your practice session, or perhaps after a mistake during a performance. Mental chatter often intrudes during practice, especially when you must...
•Classical Guitar Technique: Produce Tones Like the Masters
Guitarists, are you wondering how to make your instrument produce the kinds of tones that stir listeners' emotions? If so, you will want to take a look at the classical guitar technique that the world's best classical guitar players use to make their music thrill audiences.
A stellar operatic tenor makes his living by producing tones that send fans into shivers of ecstasy. If his voice were hoarse or scratchy, he would never inspire his listeners. Good tone production is what sets apart the...
•Taking Online Flamenco Guitar Lessons? Let the Music's Roots Inspire You!
Are you fascinated by all things Flamenco? Have you ever wondered about the culture that introduced the world to this passionate music? Learn about the roots of this fiery music with your fellow aficionados at the Los Angeles Guitar Academy through our online Flamenco guitar lessons. We believe that by learning the history and culture of Flamenco music, you will unleash its potential to inspire you and all who hear you play.
Flamenco music has enticed many of its fans to search for its...
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