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Happy Easter
Spring’s in full swing, and this morning, I even found a chocolate bunny in my garden. This time, I have a nice little musical piece to share with you. It’s one of Niccolo Paganini’s 43 Ghiribizzi (also known as fantasies) for guitar. Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) was not only a famous virtuoso violinist but also ano…
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How to practice effectively
Through practice, we can improve and perfect any movement, whether it’s walking, cycling, crocheting, tennis, or playing an instrument. But how does it actually work? In the wonderful TED-Ed video “How to practice effectively… for just about anyting” Annie Bosler and Don Greene illustrate the principles of effective practicing. We learn about the plasticity of…
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Fresh from the press: Mauro Giuliani‘s Study for the Guitar: Studio per la Chitarra, Op.1 – In Standard Notation and Tablature
I’ve just published my new book “Mauro Giuliani‘s Study for the Guitar: Studio per la Chitarra, Op.1 – In Standard Notation and Tablature”. Mauro Giuliani (1781 – 1829) was an Italian guitarist and composer. In his youth, he studied guitar, violoncello, and flute; however, he devoted himself exclusively to playing the guitar over time. Giuliani…