One of the most overlooked—but essential—techniques on the guitar is the pull-off.
At first glance, it seems simple. But once you move beyond pulling off to an open string and start working between fretted notes, things get much more challenging.
In this lesson, I want to walk you through a musica...
The classical guitar technique book Pumping Nylon is full of great resources for the nylon string guitarist. When it comes to the left hand, I think these three exercises give us the greatest benefit and results:
What about the right hand? Here are 6 great arpeggio patterns that confuse your fin...
When you finally sit down with your instrument, you want your practice time to be focused on playing music, not just repeating drills. The secret? You can actually improve your flamenco guitar technique and finger coordin...
Rumba guitar is a vibrant, rhythmically engaging style that adds energy and flair to your playing. If you’ve ever wondered whether to incorporate the percussive slap or opt for a smoother, muted approach, this lesson explores both options and shows how combining them can create a dynamic and excitin...
When it comes to nylon string guitar playing, the right hand is central to achieving the dynamic and expressive sound Spanish guitar is known for. I believe the three most essential techniques every nylon string guitarist should master are: rasgueado, arpeggio, and picado. These techniques not only ...
We most often play guitar in 4/4 or 3/4 time - and that can give us enough trouble! However, I think practicing guitar in odd time signatures can heighten our rhythmic awareness and make us better guitarists overall. In this guitar tutorial, I show you how we can play a great little drill in 11/8 ti...
The bossa nova is one of the most popular Latin styles and one of the most fun things we can play on guitar. This is a style that is more often than not played on nylon string and offers a great "crossover" opportunity for classical and Spanish-style guitarists.
In this tutorial, we will break down...
One of the most-fun-to play styles of music for the nylon string guitar is the sub-genre of Bolero. You may have heard of Ravel's Bolero (which is in 3/4 time), but the Bolero we're talking about is actually a staight ahead 4/4 time beat that is the backbone and basis for tons of great old classic L...
The right hand guitar techniques for nylon string (Spanish guitar, classical, flamenco) are hard enough, but once we learn them it's very easy to accidentally get lopsided and not be rhythmically or dynamically consistent. The simple practice idea in this lesson can help us even out our right hand t...
Unlock the secrets of speed metal sweeping, a guitar technique that combines agility and precision to master arpeggios with speed and fluency. Ideal for both classical and metal guitarists, this guide will take you through the essential steps to elevate your play.
How to Understand Speed Metal Swee...
If you're just starting with Spanish guitar, understanding the symbols and notations can be confusing. From chord grids to tablature, it's essential to interpret these symbols correctly and learn how to count properly. In this guide, we will delve into the fundamentals ...
A riif is simply a term for a memorable short musical theme, and as guitarists we have hundreds if not thousands of famous guitar riffs we can learn and play for fun but also for technique development. One of the most famous and recognizable Spanish "ri...
Did you know that the song Roxanne from the Police is a tango? The Police were known for their reggae influences, and when we hear those opening chords of Roxanne we might think reggae is the groove we're hearing. However, those Roxanne chord "stabs" fall on the downbeat, and the hallmark of reggae ...
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