Serving the Classical Guitar Community in South Africa
Allan writes; ‘Bar chords are strenuous. They take strength and endurance. They are hard to get right and easy to get wrong. But there are ways to make them more likely to work. If we use our bodies well, bar chords can be, if not comfortable, at least doable’.
It’s hard to execute Barre technique correctly and I have found them very difficult in certain positions. So, any help with this appreciated… Thanks, Allan and Matthew
I have avoided using the word ‘best’ when referring to this list because of how different folk understand this ascription. Some comments to previous posts are; “there is no ‘best’, just opinions”, and “the best players are those who embrace the ‘new’ compositions”, and “No way! Eliot Fisk is the best because of his innovation and energy”. I guess we could have a shot at determining who the best players are by adopting a comprehensive set of criteria and an impartial assessment methodology, but what’s the point? Certainly, my reason for compiling these lists is to provide reference points, learning opportunities, and listening pleasure.
In the 3rd and final post in this series, I intend to feature another 10 fabulous players 35 years old and under.
Manhã de Carnaval by Luiz Bonfá
Gnossienne No. 1 by Erik Satie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj4jve_D4n0
Embedding disabled on youtube – click on above link to access the video.
Russian gypsy song “Otchi chornie”
https://www.jorgecaballeroguitar.com/
Capriccio Espagnol by Rimsky Korsakov
Bajo La Palmera by Albeniz
http://www.volterraguitar.org/bio-margarita-escarpa.html
F. TÁRREGA (1852-1909): “Endecha”, “Oremus”, “Capricho Árabe”
https://www.facebook.com/martelliguitar/
Remembrance by Sergio Assad
Scottish Lute Pieces
www.amandacook.co.uk/wordpress/
Zalopojka from Balkan Miniatures by Bogdanović
Prelude to Lute Suite no.4 BWV.1006a by Bach
Matthew McAllister plays with his usual competence and style – you can view his website HERE. The piece, Bardenklänge, Op. 13, No. 1, is by J.K.Mertz, a 19th century virtuoso and composer. He was married to a concert pianist and his compositions reflect her influence on his music.