Chordplay - Classical Guitar Primer

Here's the next episode of Chordplay with a Classical Guitar Primer.
This lesson focuses on some simple, yet effective exercises and music examples that will help you gain control of playing the guitar using a fingerstyle/fingerpicking technique, not to mention getting a better basic understanding of how you can approach learning classical guitar music and shares numerous ideas that may inspire you to pursue studying this challenging and historic style of music.
The ideas revealed in this episode range from basic fingerpicking exercises and general approaches which will help you get a feel of using a fingerstyle technique, along with exposing some solid starting points and suggestions that will help you get acquainted with learning how to perform classical guitar music.
This lesson finishes with focusing on a very famous classical guitar piece from the 19th century, along with identifying a little of the influence classical guitar music has had on rock, metal, and popular music - including quick performances near the end of songs from groups such as Metallica, White Lion, and more.
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[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I was super-lucky as a kid. My dad was stationed in Europe all through the '70s and '80s. We spent a year in Spain and our landlord was somehow related to Segovia. I started tinkering with a guitar in her apartment (she lived on the top floor of this building) and she mentioned she could get me lessons if I was interested. My mom (who is also Spanish) decided I wanted lessons (haha) and I went to Segovia's school for about nine months. I don't honestly remember meeting him, since I was eight, but my parents say that I did. I still have two hand-made classical instruments in my 20+ guitar collection and they sound incredible more than 40 years later. I wish I'd been older, and been able to stay longer, but I'm grateful for the start of my musical journey. I hate when I hear people knock the nylon-string guitar as some "kid's toy." It taught me more about ear training than anything else I've ever learned. Another great post... of course. Cheers, David.

[@teresathomley3703]

You're a damn good teacher, pal.

[@cooley23]

David, I appreciate all that you do! A down-to-earth guy presenting these lessons and ideas in a very down-to-earth way!

[@mikeriesco6174]

You're one of the best teachers on YT. I originally learned on a nylon string guitar as a kid, and picked up some classical technique as a result, then moved to electric and steel string acoustic. I started with simple pieces like Romanza, Greensleeves, etc...eventually working up to Mood for a Day, Horizons, etc (huge Yes and Hackett fan, etc). Anyway, found that a foundation in classical, even at a self-taught level, helped immensely in learning other styles later on. Thanks for the great lesson, and stay safe!

[@lynington]

As usual, great lesson David, this was one of the first songs I learned as a teenager from listening to John Williams although never quite got to grips with the major part which I found a lot more challenging. I think there is a lazy side to me which stops me from learning pieces in their entirety. Another example of this is the song Bouree, probably because playing the first few measures was enough to impress my friends. This lesson has inspired to go back and learn them all the way through, thanks for all you do.

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

Hey, I play that tune at the beginning all the time!! Sweet! 🐰✌

[@polygraphovich]

Romanza brought to mind Blood on the Rooftops intro.

[@johnmason9150]

I would love for you to do more of the classical guitar lessons, this was awesome, thank you!

[@uncleremus5046]

FANTASTIC 🍺’SKI!🤘

[@jkris2361]

David...Thank You so much for all the work you put into these videos....honestly, your videos have helped me get back into the guitar after being away for a while..You are awesome!

[@wulfenii64]

I'm looking forward to more of this. Thanks man.

[@luisvillarreal5262]

Hello David. I took classical guitar lessons during my high school years from a woman from Germany named Desiree. She lived a block from me, so I would ride my bike with classical guitar in case behind my back. Romanza was the first piece she had me learn, since I already had a certain amount of guitar experience. The next piece was Italiana. I credit her for my ability to read sheet music. When I found out about her through a friend of mine, I immediately looked her up. I blame Randy Rhoads for this spark of interest in classical guitar, LOL. I too miss Vito Bratta. What an awesome guitar genius. I could go on and on. Thanks for this lesson David. \m/

[@andychase7693]

This is fantastic! Keep it going. I'd love to see more classical guitar oriented content!

[@Gohanndes1]

that piece is the first part of the Romanza by an unknown author. The Giuliani, Mauro 120 Right hand studies are very good and build stamina on the left hand too.

[@voronOsphere]

This will broaden everyone's horizons! Thanks for taking the time to put this lesson together, David!!!

[@uneedtherapy42]

My opinion... the best version of Romance (Romanaza) is by Jack Marshall. Jack arranged this piece and Christopher Parkening recorded it on his In The Spanish Style album. Why I think it is the best is he uses an F# note on the fourth string in the first measure (quite a stretch to achieve) along with the first string B natural note. The arrangement is in G major. Check it out if anyone reads this and is interested (if you have never heard it) Again I believe it to the "fullest" and most "complete" expression of this piece.

[@deltafour1212]

You sure wouldn't hurt my feeling at all, if you made more instructional videos just for Classical Guitar Primer for the complete beginner.

[@davevowels7568]

IM..ALSO FROM EVANSVILLE AND STUDIED WITH RENATO FOR 10 YEARS .AS A KID FROM 1989-1999..(do you recall what years you were here ?)....just discovered your channel...

[@Blue_3rd]

That’s a lovely sounding guitar. Thanks, Dave.

[@arturoromero1871]

When I learned that minor part of Romanza, that is when people notice there was someone with a guitar in the room🎸😎👍 great lesson 🙏