I am continuing my spotlight on classical arias and arranging them for the nylon guitar. I have been playing this aria for a while but in a different key and without much detail so I decided to try a more detailed and in depth version in the original key of D major. The second […]
Here is a video discussing the mixolydian scale applications, namely over the D dominant chords.
The Habanera is one of the most famous arias from Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen, composed in 1875. Officially titled “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle” (“Love is a rebellious bird”), it is sung by the character Carmen in Act I. Bizet based the melody on a Cuban dance rhythm known as the habanera, giving the piece […]
In this video I go through some ideas around the Lydian scale as it rallies to Latin jazz guitar and flamenco. I use the loop pedal to set up a lydian loop and show some lydian scale ideas. Then talk through some different improv options.
The Libertango full tutorial is now available in the Members Portal! You can visit the tutorial and sheet music here
Here’s a fun arrangement of Beethoven’s famous piano piece Fur Elise. I was playing around on a Godin guitar synth with a piano sound and started trying to play it. Then I realised that it works quite well on guitar! Interactive Play-Along Track
Here is the second instalment of my Four Seasons by Vivaldi guitar arrangements. This is the presto from Summer which I have modulated to Am from Gm minor. It is quite advanced, I hope you enjoy! Interactive Play-Along Track
Astor Piazzola was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player, and arranger. His works revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. One of his most famous pieces is called Libertango which roughly translates to freedom tango. The Tango feel should be brought out […]
This is a new composition written in a Zapateado triplet feel. It’s a great work out on the hands as it pushes through constant dance like quaver feel. There are also some stretches and great cross string passages. Hope you enjoy! Sheet music and TAB
Here is a new arrangement of this beautiful Latin Jazz standard made popular by Dean Martin and Laufey. Sheet music and TAB