Learn Classical Guitar 1 By Tariq Harb (Absolute Beginners)

“Canada’s next classical guitar superstar.” – CBC Music .

What you'll learn

Mastering Basic Techniques: Learn proper seating and hand positions, the use of nails, and foundational techniques like free stroke, rest stroke, and planting

Understanding Musical Elements: Gain knowledge of musical notation, music meter, and the C Major scale, alongside practicing exercises to improve note quality

Developing Synchronization Skills: Enhance left and right hand coordination through targeted exercises to achieve fluidity and balance in playing.

Playing Classical Guitar Music: Apply learned skills to perform your first classical guitar piece, "Andantino," as a culmination of the course.

Requirements

Designed for Absolute beginners , No prior Music Experience needed.

Classical nylon string Guitar and Foot Stool

Description

Learn Classical Guitar 1 is a beginner-friendly course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of classical guitar playing. Taught by award-winning guitarist Tariq Harb, this comprehensive course covers proper posture, hand positioning, nail care, basic playing techniques, chord and arpeggio performance, and the essentials of reading music. Through step-by-step lessons and practical exercises, students will develop coordination, rhythm, and tone quality. By the end of the course, students will confidently perform their first classical guitar piece, Andantino, while laying a solid foundation for further musical exploration. About the instructor : “Tariq Harb succeeded admirably… executing a blockbuster program with sureness and, what is rarer, sheer joy. Harb played with a panache that quickened the listener’s pulse. His guitar’s tone came across as full-voiced and clear, and with as precise intonation as this reviewer has ever heard in a fretted instrument.” – Paul Bonner, Triangle Guitar Society“Tariq is a world-class performer and a multiple prizewinner in international competitions. He has extraordinary technical ability, pin-point musical communication and a compelling stage presence that very powerfully draws audiences to his playing. His qualifications and capabilities as a top rank musician are unassailable.” – Dr. Jeffrey McFadden, University of Toronto.“In record time, Tariq Harb’s masterful command of melody and emotion shot him into the upper ranks of classical guitarists .” – TEDGlobal

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Posture and Hand Placement

Lecture 2 Seating position for the Classical Guitar

Lecture 3 Hands Position on Classical Guitar

Lecture 4 Right Hand Position

Section 3: Nail Preparation and Maintenance

Lecture 5 The Use of the Nails

Lecture 6 Shaping your nails

Lecture 7 Using sand paper

Section 4: Fundamental Playing Techniques

Lecture 8 Free stroke & rest stroke

Lecture 9 The rest stroke on classical guitar

Lecture 10 Planting before playing a note

Section 5: Chords, Arpeggios, and Hand Synchronization

Lecture 11 Block Chords

Lecture 12 Arpeggio planting

Lecture 13 Left and Right Hand Synchronization

Section 6: Guitar Maintenance

Lecture 14 How to string your Guitar

Lecture 15 How to tune your Guitar

Section 7: Reading Music

Lecture 16 How to read musical notes

Lecture 17 Music Meter

Section 8: Quality, Rhythm, and Exercises

Lecture 18 Quality of the notes

Lecture 19 Playing with a Metronome

Lecture 20 Exercises with a Metronome

Lecture 21 Exercises on Different Strings

Section 9: String-Specific Techniques

Lecture 22 The 4th String of the Guitar

Lecture 23 The 5th String of the Guitar

Lecture 24 Notes on the 6th String

Section 10: Scales and Performance

Lecture 25 The C Major Scale

Lecture 26 Your First Classical Guitar Piece: Andantino (Part I)

Lecture 27 Your First Classical Guitar Piece: Andantino (Part II)

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