Ray Ludwig
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New Q&A: Is it better to memorize pieces? Short answer: yes. Long answer: depends on the situation. I try to cover the reasons for and against the question but generally lean toward yes. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/is-it-better...
Is it better to memorize my music?
Question and Answer: Is it better to memorize pieces in music and classical guitar? Yes, it is better but that depends on a number of variables so the answer is not as simple as a yes or no. In this p...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
New Q&A: Is it better to memorize pieces? Short answer: yes. Long answer: depends on the situation. I try to cover the reasons for and against the question but generally lean toward yes. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/is-it-better...
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The sixth work in the series is now posted. VI. Cantilène from Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 (1964) by Belgian composer Jean Absil (1893-1974). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/pieces-carac...
Pièces caractéristiques Op.123 by Jean Absil | This is Classical Guitar
Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 (1964) by Belgian composer Jean Absil (1893-1974). Performed by Bradford Werner. Works: Prélude, Invention, Pastorale, Humoresque, Valse, Cantilène, Scherz...
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December 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The sixth work in the series is now posted. VI. Cantilène from Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 (1964) by Belgian composer Jean Absil (1893-1974). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/pieces-carac...
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Seems there is yet another app using the ICEBlock logo and charging people for access. It’s called ICEBlocker and it is not us.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD or pay. Best we can tell is it’s Russian.
We would never ask for money.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD or pay. Best we can tell is it’s Russian.
We would never ask for money.
December 27, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Seems there is yet another app using the ICEBlock logo and charging people for access. It’s called ICEBlocker and it is not us.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD or pay. Best we can tell is it’s Russian.
We would never ask for money.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD or pay. Best we can tell is it’s Russian.
We would never ask for money.
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Beautiful! SoloDuo (Lorenzo Micheli & Matteo Mela) perform Intermezzo Op. 118, No.2 by Johanes Brahms (1833-1897). Arranged for two guitars by Lorenzo Micheli. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/soloduo-inte...
SoloDuo Perform Intermezzo Op. 118, No.2 by Brahms
Classical guitarists SoloDuo (Lorenzo Micheli & Matteo Mela) perform Intermezzo Op. 118, No.2 by Johanes Brahms (1833-1897). Arranged for two guitars by Lorenzo Micheli.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Beautiful! SoloDuo (Lorenzo Micheli & Matteo Mela) perform Intermezzo Op. 118, No.2 by Johanes Brahms (1833-1897). Arranged for two guitars by Lorenzo Micheli. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/soloduo-inte...
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Canadian classical guitarist Simon Farintosh has a new album of Christmas song arrangements in all 24 major & minor keys titled A Well-Tempered Christmas. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/a-well-tempe...
A Well-Tempered Christmas by Simon Farintosh
Canadian guitarist Simon Farintosh has a new album of Christmas song arrangements in all 24 major & minor keys titled A Well-Tempered Christmas.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Canadian classical guitarist Simon Farintosh has a new album of Christmas song arrangements in all 24 major & minor keys titled A Well-Tempered Christmas. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/a-well-tempe...
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Unbelievable performance! Classical guitarist Meng Su performs Where the Echo Sings by Viet Cuong (b.1990) via the Omni Foundation. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/meng-su-wher...
Meng Su Performs Where the Echo Sings by Viet Cuong
Classical guitarist Meng Su performs Where the Echo Sings by Viet Cuong (b.1990) via the Omni Foundation.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Unbelievable performance! Classical guitarist Meng Su performs Where the Echo Sings by Viet Cuong (b.1990) via the Omni Foundation. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/meng-su-wher...
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It was super interesting reviewing the UpGuitarbus stand and support for classical guitar. This is a high quality and fully adjustable guitar stand allowing you to play while standing promoting stability, good posture, and customizable positioning. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/review-upgui...
Review: UpGuitarbus Stand and Support
A review of the UpGuitarbus Stand and Support for Classical Guitar. This is a high quality and fully adjustable guitar stand allowing you to play while standing promoting stability, good posture, and ...
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December 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
It was super interesting reviewing the UpGuitarbus stand and support for classical guitar. This is a high quality and fully adjustable guitar stand allowing you to play while standing promoting stability, good posture, and customizable positioning. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/review-upgui...
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The most recent Q&A post from a follower: Does the headstock have to be at eye level for classical guitar? www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/headstock-at...
Does the headstock have to be at eye level for classical guitar?
A Question and Answer post for: Does the headstock have to be at eye level for classical guitar? It's mainly a guideline that helps to ensure a healthy 45 degree angle or steeper for your guitar posit...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The most recent Q&A post from a follower: Does the headstock have to be at eye level for classical guitar? www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/headstock-at...
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New Q&A lesson on the site: How proficient should I be at a piece before I continue to the next one? I try to answer this in general but also more specifically in relation to using method books. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/when-to-move...
When Should I Move on to the Next Piece of Music? | This is Classical Guitar
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December 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
New Q&A lesson on the site: How proficient should I be at a piece before I continue to the next one? I try to answer this in general but also more specifically in relation to using method books. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/when-to-move...
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“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
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It’s so great to hear this concerto which coincidentally got released while I'm busy recording Absil’s little works Pièces caractéristiques, Op.123.
Sam Desmet Plays Concerto pour guitare et petit orchestre, Op. 155 by Absil
Classical guitarist Sam Desmet performs Concerto pour guitare et petit orchestre, Op. 155 by Jean Absil (1893–1974) with the Casco Phil Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Haemhouts, in Waregem, Belgium.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
It’s so great to hear this concerto which coincidentally got released while I'm busy recording Absil’s little works Pièces caractéristiques, Op.123.
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Sam Desmet performs Concerto pour guitare et petit orchestre, Op. 155 by Jean Absil (1893–1974) with the Casco Phil Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Haemhouts, in Waregem, Belgium. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/sam-desmet-c...
Sam Desmet Plays Concerto pour guitare et petit orchestre, Op. 155 by Absil
Classical guitarist Sam Desmet performs Concerto pour guitare et petit orchestre, Op. 155 by Jean Absil (1893–1974) with the Casco Phil Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Haemhouts, in Waregem, Belgium.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Sam Desmet performs Concerto pour guitare et petit orchestre, Op. 155 by Jean Absil (1893–1974) with the Casco Phil Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Haemhouts, in Waregem, Belgium. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/sam-desmet-c...
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New sheet music arrangement for two guitars! Big thanks to my good friend and colleague Nicole Payie for joining me in the performance video. Enfantillages Pittoresques by Erik Satie (1866-1925). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/enfantillage... #classicalguitar
Enfantillages Pittoresques by Erik Satie
Enfantillages Pittoresques by Erik Satie (1866-1925) arranged for classical guitar duo. Originally for solo piano. PDF sheet music for classical guitar duet including a notation edition with left hand...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
New sheet music arrangement for two guitars! Big thanks to my good friend and colleague Nicole Payie for joining me in the performance video. Enfantillages Pittoresques by Erik Satie (1866-1925). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/enfantillage... #classicalguitar
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New Q&A from a subscriber: How can I improve my tremolo technique on classical guitar?
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How can I improve my tremolo technique on classical guitar? | This is Classical Guitar
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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
New Q&A from a subscriber: How can I improve my tremolo technique on classical guitar?
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Impressed by The GFA Community Orchestra with Check Hulihan conducting, performing Folds by Ryan Ayers at the 2024 Convention in Fullerton, California. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/gfa-orchestr...
GFA Orchestra Play Folds by Ayers
The GFA Community Orchestra with Check Hulihan conducting, perform Folds by Ryan Ayers at the 2024 Convention in Fullerton, California.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Impressed by The GFA Community Orchestra with Check Hulihan conducting, performing Folds by Ryan Ayers at the 2024 Convention in Fullerton, California. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/gfa-orchestr...
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Brilliant performance breathing new life into these studies. Antonio Rugolo performs the Complete 24 Exercises (Studies) Op.48 by by Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/rugolo-studi...
Antonio Rugolo Plays Complete Studies Op.48 by Giuliani
Classical guitarist Antonio Rugolo performs the Complete 24 Exercises (Studies) Op.48 by by Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829).
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November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Brilliant performance breathing new life into these studies. Antonio Rugolo performs the Complete 24 Exercises (Studies) Op.48 by by Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/rugolo-studi...
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Music Theory Lesson No.2a: Why do we use music notation? In this lesson I examine the following explanation: Written Pitch and Rhythm allows for a relatively consistent performance in a universal musical language. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/why-do-we-us...
Why do we use music notation? | This is Classical Guitar
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November 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Music Theory Lesson No.2a: Why do we use music notation? In this lesson I examine the following explanation: Written Pitch and Rhythm allows for a relatively consistent performance in a universal musical language. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/why-do-we-us...
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The third movement is now available. III. Pastorale by Jean Absil from Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 for Classical Guitar. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/pieces-carac...
Pièces caractéristiques Op.123 by Jean Absil | This is Classical Guitar
Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 (1964) by Belgian composer Jean Absil (1893-1974). Performed by Bradford Werner. Works: Prélude, Invention, Pastorale, Humoresque, Valse, Cantilène, Scherz...
www.thisisclassicalguitar.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The third movement is now available. III. Pastorale by Jean Absil from Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 for Classical Guitar. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/pieces-carac...
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Vladimir Gorbach teaches a technique lesson on practicing scales with a focus on planting and timing as a way to build control, speed, and tone quality. Framing the discussion is maintenance of tension and reflexive relaxation in practice at slow tempos. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/gorbach-tech...
Vladimir Gorbach Technique Lesson on Practicing and Developing Scales
Vladimir Gorbach teaches a technique lesson on practicing scales with a focus on planting and timing as a way to build control, speed, and tone quality.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Vladimir Gorbach teaches a technique lesson on practicing scales with a focus on planting and timing as a way to build control, speed, and tone quality. Framing the discussion is maintenance of tension and reflexive relaxation in practice at slow tempos. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/gorbach-tech...
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New Q&A: What notation software do you use for creating classical guitar scores? www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/what-softwar...
What notation software do you use for creating classical guitar scores?
A Q&A post for: What software do you use for creating classical guitar scores? I mainly use two software programs for creating music notation: MuseScore and Sibelius, but Dorico by Steinberg is my rec...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
New Q&A: What notation software do you use for creating classical guitar scores? www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/what-softwar...
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Paul Bizot performs Quatre pièces pour la guitare by Sir Lennox Berkeley (1903–1989) via Siccas Guitars. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/paul-bizot-q...
Paul Bizot Plays Quatre pièces pour la guitare by Berkeley
Classical guitarist Paul Bizot performs Quatre pièces pour la guitare by Sir Lennox Berkeley (1903–1989) via Siccas Guitars.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Paul Bizot performs Quatre pièces pour la guitare by Sir Lennox Berkeley (1903–1989) via Siccas Guitars. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/paul-bizot-q...
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Music Theory Lesson No.1b: Musical Time (Pulse, Beat, Tempo, Meter, Rhythm). In this lesson I discuss some terminology for musical time including: pulse, beat, tempo, meter, and rhythm. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/music-theory...
Music Theory Lesson No.1b: Musical Time
Music Theory Lesson No.1b: Musical Time (Pulse, Beat, Tempo, Meter, Rhythm). In this lesson I discuss some terminology for musical time including: pulse, beat, tempo, meter, and rhythm.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Music Theory Lesson No.1b: Musical Time (Pulse, Beat, Tempo, Meter, Rhythm). In this lesson I discuss some terminology for musical time including: pulse, beat, tempo, meter, and rhythm. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/music-theory...
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It’s unfair that Trump gets to sleep through his presidency and the rest of us have to be awake for it
November 9, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It’s unfair that Trump gets to sleep through his presidency and the rest of us have to be awake for it
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If you haven't noticed, I have a new Q&A section to the site. Here is the most recent question from a follower: How do I get back into regular practice after a long break? www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/get-back-int...
How do I get back into regular practicing after taking a long break? | This is Classical Guitar
Question: How do I get back into regular practicing after taking a long break from music and classical guitar? The key to success is making your practice sessions enjoyable and special and slowly intr...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
If you haven't noticed, I have a new Q&A section to the site. Here is the most recent question from a follower: How do I get back into regular practice after a long break? www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/get-back-int...
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Starting a much needed new section to the site. Music Theory Lessons. I'll be relating each lesson to guitar, keyboard, and notation. The first lesson might seem very rudimentary but it is an essential orientation for the lessons. More to come soon. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/music-theory...
Music Theory Lesson No.1 – Pitch Direction and Letter Names | This is Classical Guitar
Music Theory Lesson No.1 for Classical Guitar: Pitch Direction and Letter Names. A classical music theory lesson including reference to the keyboard, guitar, and music notation.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Starting a much needed new section to the site. Music Theory Lessons. I'll be relating each lesson to guitar, keyboard, and notation. The first lesson might seem very rudimentary but it is an essential orientation for the lessons. More to come soon. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/music-theory...