Presented by Guitars International, in cooperation with the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Case Western Reserve University Department of Music, this September’s Classical Guitar Weekend features recitals by:

• Colin Davin, guitar—Friday, September 5 at 8:00 PM—Cleveland Institute of Music, Mixon Hall

• Ellen Hargis, soprano & Paul O’Dette, lute—Saturday, September 6 at 4:00 PM—Case Western Reserve University, Harkness Chapel

• Ricardo Gallen, guitar—Saturday, September 6 at 8:00 PM—Cleveland Institute of Music, Mixon Hall

• Jason Vieaux, guitar, Jung-En Oh, soprano, and Regina Mushabac, cello—Sunday, September 7 at 4:00 PM—Cleveland Institute of Music, Kulas Hall

Also Master Classes & Presentations

For ticket information, maps, artists’ biographies, and sound and video clips of the artists please go to:
http://www.guitarsint.com/concert_series.cfm

Or call Guitars International at (216) 752-7502.

From Piano to Guitar . . . and Back Again

Sheet music to Albeniz’s Asturias for Guitar

Asturias By Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909), arranged by Jose Azpiazu. Guitar solo single for solo guitar. E Minor. 5 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.50022920) See more info…

Isaac Albeniz: 26 Pieces Arranged for Guitar Transcribed by Stanley Yates. For Guitar (Classical). Solos. Stanley Yates Gtr. Classic. Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Book. 192 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (97344) See more info…

Suite Espanola, Opus 47 (for Piano) By Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909). Collection for solo piano. Composed 1886. 50 pages. Published by International Music Co. (IM.834) See more info…

Karl Wohlwend offers his thoughts on the tremolo technique via quicktime audio recording. And you can read through suggestions and tips for developing the tremolo technique on a blog he helped with (which may be the best resource on the net for learning the tremolo technique) at recuerdosdelaalhambra.com

Classical guitar news provides a very basic introduction to the tremolo technique on classical guitar. This is a good article to get you started if you are completely new to the tremolo technique on classical guitar or even if you just need a quick refresher. I disagree with their tip to start by bringing the left hand into the process. I’d rather start with the right hand alone. Like their thought on sympathetic motion: “When all three [fingers] are ready, extend them to their starting position at the same time as the thumb is moving in to perform its pluck.”

Another interesting tip: “Simply play at a slightly slower speed than normal and then instead of playing pami, try other sequences, such as pima, pmia etc. ” I’ll have to give that a try and report back.

The Washington Guitar Society has a couple good tips on their classical guitar tremolo page. Play a scale using the tremolo on each of the scale notes. Also, they provide an example from the School of Tarrega for switching strings while using the tremolo technique.

Stanley Yates offers a good tip for practicing the tremolo for classical guitar. I really don’t think I can summarize it here so go to his page and check it out.

Philip Hii offers one of the better articles on the net about tremolo technique for the classical guitar. Not sure what he means about the “hand bouncing” exercise but I do like his thoughts on practicing the tremolo on muted strings, starting out with a tremolo version of Romanza instead of Recuerdos, and on speed bursts. This article is not for the beginner but more geared for the intermediate classical guitar player.

Delcamp.net has an interesting discussion in its forum on developing the tremolo technique for classical guitar. Read through the several posts (three pages at this point in time) of the users and see what you think.

Some posts of note: “I’m an advocate of slow practice BUT the slow practice has to be done correctly or else it will only create a ceiling above which your tremolo will never rise. I had a student who was doing the slow tremolo practice “with planting” as instructed in Duncan’s book. He had been doing it for weeks with no progress. I had him do it for me. It was easy to see why he wasn’t making progress. He was practicing tremolo in a way that could NEVER be speeded up.”

“‘I can’t remember which online source it was, but it suggested playing it really fast, right off, and add control later.’
I have to admit, that may be the worst advice ive ever heard on any forum, anywhere.”

Douglas Neidt has a great article on the tremolo technique for classical guitar. I really like his thought on setting the metronome to beat on p and m stroke and to accent the m stroke. A must read for anyone trying to develop their tremolo technique.

Secrets to Mastering Recuerdos and the Tremolo Technique is a great guide book that takes you through the process of learning and developing the tremolo technique.

Listen to BWV 1006a now

The Solo Lute Works Of Johan Sebastian Bach By Frank Koonce. For guitar. Guitar. Intermediate Guitar Solo Level piece for the Guitar Events with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Festivals Bulletin 2008-2009-2010. Classical. Music Book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company. (WG100) See more info…

Sonata romantica (Homage to F. Schubert): Allegro moderato, Andante epressivo, Allegretto vivo, Allegro non troppo e serioso

Listen to Sonata romantica now

Sonata Romantica: Homage to Schubert Guitar Solo. By Manuel Ponce. Arranged by Andres Segovia. Schott. 16 pages. Published by Schott. (49010686) See more info…

Danza Mora, Vals, Capricho Arabe

Listen to Danza Mora, Capricho Arabe and Vals now

Library Of Guitar Classics 2 Edited by Jerry Willard. Guitar solo book (spiral bound) for guitar. 240 pages. Published by Amsco. (MS.AM943261) See more info…

5 Bagatelles

Listen to 5 Bagatelles now

Classical Guitar Music - Volume I (Version 2.0) By Various. (Guitar). CD Sheet Music (Version 2.0). CD-ROM only. 8 pages. Published by CD Sheet Music. (220552) See more info…

The Troubadours Three - still searching for this piece

Listen to The Troubadours Three now

Review: You won’t want to miss W.Va. Symphony concert
Daily Mail - Charleston - Charleston,WV,USA
Another example on this concert’s program is Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” featuring solo guitarist Ana Vidovic. Vidovic has the meat and …

present

Carlos Enrique

In Concert at the Sears Auditorium, University of Dayton
Date: 14 October 2007
Time: 7:00 PM

Sensitive? Original? Refreshing?

His Classical and Latin American music will captivate you
and provide for a delightful evening!

The Dayton Classical Guitar Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the guitar in its rich history and artistry.

Dues are $20/yr, and may be made payable to the DCGS and sent to 8530 Cherrycreek Drive, Dayton OH 45458-3215.

Gary Demos is a luthier located in Columbus, Ohio. He has been an accomplished carpenter and craftsman for over 30 years. Gary has made harps, dulcimers, and classical and steel string guitars.

His “day-job” is president of Dave Fox Remodeling. He built his first guitar in 1992 along with 3 harps and 3 dulcimers. He got back into guitar building last summer (of 2006).

played wonderfully, and he very much appreciated the warm reception he received.
We’ll keep you informed about his future concerts in the greater
Cleveland area.

Second, it’s getting close to that time again:

Cleveland Classical Guitar Society Open Recital
Saturday, October 27, 2007—7:00 pm
The Beck Center for the Arts

17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood

CCGS Open Recitals are free and open to players of all
ages and levels. If you wish to perform, contact Tom
Poore at
augustineregal@yahoo.com. Be sure to include
your name, the name of the piece and composer, and an

approximate timing for your performance. Also, if you
wish, you can include a brief bio about yourself.

Finally, please note that the Cleveland
Classical Guitar Society
web site is now at a new location. You can find it

here:

http://www.clevelandguitarsociety.com

Sincerely,
Tom Poore

Cleveland Classical Guitar Society