Classical Guitar
Genre and Style Guitar Course from Danny Voris
The origins of the classical guitar date back to the fifteenth century. The vihuela, lute, and baroque guitar are the early predecessors of the guitar. With its origins reaching deep into the past, the classical guitar repertoire spans over five hundred years worth of material. Danny Voris explains the techniques necessary to mastering this timeless art form.
15 Lessons
Complete course with step-by-step lessons and practice examples.
Multi-Camera
Course filmed with 6 cameras for the perfect angles.
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Full Course Breakdown
Danny Voris begins this lesson set by explaining the basics of the classical guitar. He includes topics such as the origin of the guitar, installation of nylon strings, and shaping the fingernails. He progresses to cover all aspects of classical guitar technique. Along the way, Danny will teach important repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods.
Overview of the Classical Guitar
Danny provides an overview of the topics that will be discussed in this lesson set. He also explains the origin of the classical guitar.
5:57 Runtime
0.5 Difficulty
Preparing to Play the Classical Guitar
In this lesson, Danny covers proper posture and how to hold the classical guitar. He also explains how to shape the nails in order to produce the best tone possible.
19:44 Runtime
0.5 Difficulty
Installing Nylon Strings
Danny demonstrates how to install nylon strings on a classical guitar.
12:58 Runtime
1.0 Difficulty
Left Hand Technique
Danny covers the basics of left hand techniques for classical guitar.
20:19 Runtime
0.5 Difficulty
Finger Independence
For lesson five, Danny discusses left hand finger independence. He also discusses hammer-on and pull-off technique.
17:06 Runtime
1.0 Difficulty
Right Hand Technique
In lesson 6, Danny discusses and demonstrates right hand technique for the classical style.
24:26 Runtime
1.5 Difficulty
Arpeggios
Lesson 7 is all about arpeggios. Danny provides discussion and exercises designed to build your right hand skills.
8:43 Runtime
1.5 Difficulty
The Importance of Scales
Lesson 8 covers scale exercises in the classical format. Danny provides a few patterns that focus on finger independence and position shifts.
6:26 Runtime
1.0 Difficulty
Renaissance Period
In lesson 9, Danny begins discussion of the five different musical periods of classical guitar music. He starts with the Renaissance.
40:19 Runtime
2.0 Difficulty
Robert Johnson's Alman
In lesson 10, Danny takes a more in depth look at a Robert Johnson's "Alman." This lesson contains a detailed explanation of fingering.
27:36 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Behind the Scenes with Danny Voris
Danny Voris discusses the major music periods and the advent of tonality.
7:19 Runtime
0.5 Difficulty
Baroque Period
Danny discusses and demonstrates a piece from the Baroque period.
22:17 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Classical Period
In lesson 13, Danny discusses the Classical period of music.
20:53 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Romantic Period
In lesson 14, Danny discusses the Romantic period of music. He demonstrates a famous piece from this period commonly referred to as "Romance."
21:11 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
The 20th Century
In this lesson, Danny discusses the 20th century influence on classical guitar.
22:43 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
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