Tools

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

Tools

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

ST

Scott Tennant

09/16/18

@ tonebase Guitar

In my approach to playing harpsichord music on guitar, I try to avoid cross-string trills unless the piece was originally written for instruments like the lute or theorbo.

Video

S1E1: Scott Tennant - The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast

@ tonebase Guitar

S1E1: Scott Tennant - The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast

09/16/18

Related Takeaways

Leo Brouwer

11/04/22

@ tonebase Guitar

In my music, I avoid standard major and minor tonalities, often using poly-modal harmonies instead.

Angel Romero

04/14/24

@ tonebase Guitar

In modern guitar playing, many players incorrectly mimic techniques suited for the cello, which can hinder their performance on the guitar.

Classical Guitar Corner Cast

07/11/21

@ Classical Guitar Corner

When crossing strings, lift both fingers to play the open string, as blending notes can create unwanted sounds in certain contexts.

tonebase Guitar Cast

11/25/24

@ tonebase Guitar

When playing barre chords, avoid pulling back with your fingers, as this can lead to uneven pressure on the strings and limit your range of motion.

Classical Guitar Corner Cast

10/03/21

@ Classical Guitar Corner

String noise is part of playing the guitar, but we want to minimize it so it doesn't distract from the music.

tonebase Guitar Cast

11/25/24

@ tonebase Guitar

When practicing barre chords, it's important to focus on which strings you actually need to press down, rather than pressing all the strings hard.

Stephen Goss

09/22/19

@ tonebase Guitar

Writing for orchestras requires a more conservative approach compared to writing for soloists or chamber groups, where I can take bigger risks.

Emmanuel Sowicz

05/22/21

@ tonebase Guitar

Playing notes on different strings presents a challenge in maintaining a consistent tone due to the different timbres of the strings.

Stephanie Jones

05/26/21

@ tonebase Guitar

When playing the melody without accompaniment, focus solely on it to avoid getting distracted by the harmony or technique.