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Learn 10 Easy Classical Guitar Solos for Beginners

Name: Learn 10 Easy Classical Guitar Solos for Beginners
Rating: 4.8 (18 reviews)

Learn Classical Guitar and build a repertoire of solos by famous composers - for beginners & classical guitar "newbies"

Created byJohn Chamley

Last updated 12/2020

English

What you'll learn

Develop classical guitar technique through playing EASY guitar solos
Learn Classical Guitar fundamentals and terminology
Gain insites that you wouldn't easily understand if you only follow the book

Course content

11 sections • 50 lectures • 2h 55m total length

What's in the Course and What Can You Learn?4:09
Master the proper classical guitar hold, right- and left-hand techniques, and damping. Follow the play-through, tutorial, and slow notation with tab to learn in sections across keys and time signatures.
Nomenclature of the guitar3:57
Learn the guitar's nomenclature: body parts (top, back, sides), neck, frets on the fretboard, bridge and saddle, nut, head and tuners, heel, and string numbering up to six.
How to Hold Classical Guitar7:39
Learn the classical guitar hold with good posture, a raised left knee, three points of contact (knee, chest, guitar), and center-aligned body for optimal tone.
Playing Tirando - Right Hand Technique3:31
Explore essential classical guitar techniques for right and left hands, with a natural position, p i m a finger motion, push-return drills, thumb on the fifth string, and free-stroke plucking.
Playing Apoyando - Right Hand Technique3:19
Master the rest stroke (apoyando) right-hand technique by anchoring on the adjacent string, landing the index and middle fingers on alternating strings to create stable, anchored strokes.
Playing Block Chords4:37
Practice transitioning from single-note to two-note and four-note chords on the guitar by coordinating thumb and fingers, pulling and releasing to build block chords for the pieces.
Tablature and Standard Notation Explained8:42
Contrast tab and standard notation, showing how tab maps frets on six strings and open notes, while standard notation conveys pitch, tempo, and detailed fingering.
Fingernail Preparation12:26
Improve classical guitar tone by shaping fingernails for optimal string contact, balancing nail and flesh, and experimenting with left and right hand contact and ramps.

#1 Lesson - (Full Tempo)1:07
Begin with the first lesson in Learn 10 easy classical guitar solos for beginners, performed at full tempo to help practice timing and technique.
#1 Lesson Tutorial (Intro)2:03
This lesson introduces first piece in the book, called Lesson by Fernando Saw, and outlines left-hand fingering on frets 1–4, plus right-hand fingering with p i m and string-damping techniques.
#1 Lesson Tutorial (Page 1)7:22
Explore the p i m right-hand technique for classical guitar solos for beginners, using damping and rest-stroke methods to keep notes from ringing, with guidance through measures and page progression.
#1 Lesson Tutorial (Page 2)4:57
Demonstrate practical fingering in the second half of the lesson, using alternating i and m, p with i and m, and the home position to anchor notes across strings.
#1 Lesson, Fernando Sor (Slow)2:52
Beginner-friendly introduction to a slow Fernando Sor classical guitar solo from the first lesson, as part of learn 10 easy classical guitar solos for beginners.
#1 Lesson, Fernando Sor (Slow - TAB)2:48
Master a Fernando Sor piece at a slow tempo using tablature in the first lesson of the 10 easy classical guitar solos for beginners course.

#2 Study in C (Full Tempo)1:16
Master study in C at full tempo by practicing one of ten easy classical guitar solos for beginners.
Solo 2 Tutorial3:47
Demonstrates alternate fingering on the high strings without the thumb, using a right-hand i-m-i-a pattern and P on bass strings. Practice through the halves and at half speed.
#2 Study in C - (Slow)3:04
Practice a slow study in c, building classical guitar solo technique and musical phrasing for beginners from the course on easy solos.
#2 Study in C - (Slow - TAB)3:04
Learn a slow study in C arrangement using tab notation, as part of the 10 easy classical guitar solos for beginners course.

#3 Andantino (Full Tempo)1:07
Master andantino, the third piece at full tempo, from the learn 10 easy classical guitar solos for beginners course.
#3 Andantino, Küffner (Tutorial)4:19
Learn andantino by Küffner for beginners, focusing on right-hand technique with alternating fingering and the thumb, including double notes, string ringing, and rest vs free stroke.
#3 Andantino, Küffner (Slow)2:26
Practice Andantino by Küffner at a slow tempo as part of ten easy classical guitar solos for beginners.
#3 Andantino, Küffner (Slow -TAB)2:21
Practice the third piece, Andantino by Küffner, at a slow tempo using tablature, as part of the 10 easy classical guitar solos for beginners.

#4 Andantino(2), Küffner Playthrough1:10
Learn a Küffner playthrough of an andantino piece, as part of a beginner-friendly set of easy classical guitar solos.
#4 Andantino(2), Tutorial3:10
Learn alternating right-hand fingering on a classical guitar piece, using p, m, i with base notes and top notes, following a repeat pattern and half-speed practice.
#4 Andantino(2), Joseph Küffner (Slow)2:11
Explore 10 easy classical guitar solos for beginners, including andantino (2) by Joseph Küffner at a slow tempo, designed to build technique and musicality.
#4 Andantino(2), Joseph Küffner (Slow -TAB)2:11
Master andantino (2) by Joseph Küffner at a slow tempo with tab, as part of the 10 easy classical guitar solos for beginners.

#5 Waltz, Dionisio Aguado - Playthrough0:51
Explore a beginner-friendly playthrough of the fifth piece, a waltz by Dionisio Aguado, as part of a course on easy classical guitar solos.
#5 Waltz, Aguado (Tutorial)3:04
Master smooth left-hand technique for Aguado's waltz: maintain finger placement, shift to third position, and preserve shape while executing repeated patterns and thirds for beginner classical guitar.
#5 Waltz, Dionisio Aguado (Slow)2:24
Learn the slow waltz by Dionisio Aguado as part of a beginner-friendly collection of 10 easy classical guitar solos.
#5 Waltz, Dionisio Aguado (Slow - TAB)2:20
Learn to play a slow waltz by Dionisio Aguado using tab notation, tailored for beginners to practice a classical guitar solo.

#6 Andantino, Matteo Carcassi Playthrough1:03
Watch a clear playthrough of andantino by Matteo Carcassi as part of a beginner-friendly course on 10 easy classical guitar solos, building technique and musicality.
#6 Andantino, Carcassi (Tutorial)5:25
Explore Andantino by Carcassi, focusing on right-hand fingering, home position, and a melody in quarter notes with eighth-note bass, using a pickup measure and half-speed practice.
#6 Andantino, Matteo Carcassi (Slow)3:29
Explore the slow andantino by Matteo Carcassi as part of ten easy classical guitar solos for beginners, focusing on technique and musical phrasing.
#6 Andantino, Matteo Carcassi (Slow - TAB)3:30
Master the sixth piece, Andantino by Matteo Carcassi, at a slow tempo with tab, as you learn ten easy classical guitar solos for beginners.

#7 Waltz, Carrulli (Playthrough)1:22
Explore a beginner friendly Carulli waltz through a guided playthrough. Build technique for easy classical guitar solos in this course.
#7 Waltz, Carrulli (Tutorial)5:27
Explore the Waltz in three eighth notes per measure, detailing classical guitar fingering for the right and left hands, home-position patterns, and efficient finger progressions for smooth playing.
#7 Waltz, Ferdinando Carrulli (Slow)4:33
Learn a slow rendition of the Waltz by Ferdinando Carrulli as part of easy classical guitar solos for beginners, focusing on approachable technique and musical phrasing.
#7 Waltz, Ferdinando Carrulli (Slow - TAB)4:33
Learn the seventh piece, a slow waltz by Ferdinando Carrulli, with TAB guidance for beginners in the course Learn 10 easy classical guitar solos for beginners.

#8 - Study, Carulli (Playthrough)2:01
Explore Carulli's study through a clear playthrough, guiding beginners through one of ten easy classical guitar solos.
#8 Study, Carrulli (Tutorial)4:26
Explore Study by Ferdinando Kirrily, featuring quarter notes and bass of eighth notes, repeats and damping, with left- and right-hand fingering in G, F-sharp, and free and rest strokes.
#8 - Study, Carulli (Slow)3:24
Practice Carulli's slow study piece to build technique and musicality for beginners learning easy classical guitar solos.
#8 - Study, Carulli (Slow - TAB)3:24
Practice the slow Carulli study with tab to master an easy classical guitar solo for beginners.

#9 Andantino, Sor (Playthrough)0:57
Master the ninth piece, andantino by Sor, through a clear playthrough that helps beginners learn this easy classical guitar solo.
#9 Andantino, Sor (Tutorial)4:15
Follow along with andantino tutorial detailing a bass line and melody, using pull-offs and hammer-ons, pinky-assisted pulls from the third to the first fret, and precise fingering with right-hand walking.
#9 Andantino, Fernando Sor (Slow)3:30
Practice andantino by Fernando Sor at a slow tempo to build beginner-friendly classical guitar solos for beginners from this course.
#9 Andantino, Fernando Sor (Slow - TAB)3:30
Learn the slow andantino by Fernando Sor through a beginner-friendly classical guitar solo with tab, as part of a course on 10 easy classical guitar solos for beginners.

Requirements

Reading music is not required, but is a plus
A guitar to practice on: Classical nylon string is best, although acoustic, or even electric can be used to begin your journey into the classical guitar world
Taking the "Learn Fingerstyle Guitar & Read Music" course together, or before this one will help

Description

Learn the fundamentals of Classical Guitar while building a repertoire of solos. Solos are written by famous guitar, and non-guitar, composers.

This class is suitable for:

classical guitar beginners
players of other styles wishing to learn classical guitar technique
those who want to develop their music reading and playing skills in 1st position on guitar

The first solo in the course is the most simple. This allows you focus on the finer points of classical playing. Then, as you progress through the course, each solo builds on techniques learned from previous pieces.

These music pieces are the same as the first 10 solos from the book, 50 Easy Classical Guitar Solos, by Jerry Willard. Jerry's compilation of pieces was done thoughtfully so that the order of pieces is in order of progressive difficulty.

The book is published with both Standard Notation and Tabulated Notation (TAB). Tutorial videos in this course also have both standard notation and TAB throughout.

There are two sets of play-along videos provided. Choose from either the dual TAB and standard notation, or use the standard notation only. Or, begin by using the dual notation, then try using the standard notation only.

Jerry Willard's book is recommended for practice away from the videos, but is not required for the course.

Pdf copies of standard notation ONLY are provided as a resource in the course:

to help move away from dependence on the TAB
to offer additional fingerings throughout where they are not shown in the book

You are also encouraged to post questions and comments through the Q and A part of the course. This can not only help you, but also others who may have the same concerns.

Who this course is for:

Classical guitar beginners, or players of other styles who want to learn classical guitar technique

Learn 10 Easy Classical Guitar Solos for Beginners

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Course content

Introduction to Basic Classical Guitar Techniques8 lectures • 48min

Solo 1 - Lesson, Fernando Sor6 lectures • 21min

Solo 2 - Study in C, Fernando Sor4 lectures • 11min

Solo 3 - Andantino, Joseph Küffner4 lectures • 10min

Solo 4 - Andantino(2), Joseph Küffner4 lectures • 9min

Solo 5 - Waltz, Dionisio Aguado4 lectures • 9min

Solo 6 - Andantino, Matteo Carcassi4 lectures • 13min

Solo 7 - Waltz, Ferdinando Carrulli4 lectures • 16min

Solo 8 - Study, Ferdinando Carulli4 lectures • 13min

Solo 9 - Andantino, Fernando Sor4 lectures • 12min

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