I start with the simple chord shapes, and then I use the same chords in different variations/voicings. Sometimes I add the 7 4 2 degree so the piece always sounds like its developing, even though I'm using the same chords.
This Brazillian music is a fusion of cool jazz elements with various rhythms, particularly the samba. I'm using a lot of maj7 & 7 chords such as Gmaj7 Cmaj7 B7 D7, and also dim chords.
The theme was written in two-part counterpoint. This variation is mostly single line, but it sounds like two parts are talking to each other like "question and answer".
This is the first lesson by our new instructor Vinod Saranga - Für Elise by Beethoven. The orginal piece is for piano, but it works for classical guitar too.
This tune has a very sad emotional tone. The lesson features nice chord shifting and the backing track is Am Dm C B(dim) Am Fmaj7 G. It should also be an excellent way for beginners to make more use of their standard chords!
Mauro Giuliani was one of the giant guitar heroes of 18-19th Century from Italy. He was a contemporary with Beethoven. It is said that Giuliani played the cello in the orchestra when Beethoven premiered his 7th Symphony in Vienna.
This classical sounding acoustic lesson will cover different voicings and variations of the chords Em D C B7. The backing works great as a jam track around E minor. Enjoy!
This acoustic lesson is in the country/blues style without the use of a pick. To do it right you need to block the rest of the strings. It's an excellent exercise that gives single line melodies a powerful sound.
Matteo Carcassi was 19th century guitarist from Italy, and he enjoyed international success in France and Germany. His classical guitar method became popular, and it's still in use.
A Rumba lesson using different popular chord changes that you will hear on many records. The chords are not that difficult, but to change with the rhythm is.