The One-Minute Problem-Solver Method for Guitar Pieces

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You’ll find some of the deepest-diving explorations of classical guitar and Spanish guitar pieces anywhere online, with step-by-step instructions on how to play guitar beautifully so that the music sings and connects with listeners (any yourself) on an emotional level. Music is not entirely subjective. Some ways of doing things are more effective than others. If you learn these basic “rules”, you’ll automatically play with more grace, beauty, and feeling.

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[ClassicalGuitarShed]

Hey! Use the One-Minute Problem-Solver to work through those difficult parts in your music. Click the link below for even more information:

[jamesdalian]

You're such a great teacher, Allen! I wish I could afford to join the Shed.

[cweshen]

Thank you, Allen, you are of course, correct. I have found that to be true in my own practices. Your instruction is spot on.

[jacquesd]

This has motivated me to try difficult passages again (which I have been avoiding out of frustration), with this new approach. Thanks!

[stevew]

For me its landing on B7 during Spanish Romance in the Min section...Thanks Alan

[uj]

Great video! A little (perfect) practise everyday on a difficult passage would probably yield better results than mindlessly playing for hours and giving up. I often get frustrated by difficult passages, I will try this approach instead.

[waynzwhirled]

Great lesson. Although I haven't followed this exact approach, I have practiced and played long enough to know this really works.

[matiassoto]

Hi could you please learn dance of the knights song and share with us the tab of that arrangement? Hahaa i know thats a big ask for, but please please. Thank you,

[robertnewell]

Thanks so much for saying 'build the synapses' (correct physiology) instead of 'build muscle memory' (incorrect physiology AKA nonsense)!