Lesson 01 - 1/9/2026 19:00 - Music Village
Teacher: Daniel YarrituRepertoire: CGC Graded Repertoire Grade 1
Guitar: Suzuki Violin No. 34 Nylon String
1. Note length- most guitar music isn’t literal- often we let notes, especially arpeggios, ring into each other. However, I like the short sounds you’re using in the first piece.
1A. Shut strings off with the left hand (by staying in contact with the string) and with the right hand by touching strings or using rest strokes.
2. Rest strokes (apoyando) let us get more volume from the guitar. This is helpful for dynamics.
3. Classical thumb position is usually lower on the back of the neck. When it comes up high, it can prevent us from reaching our full fingers. Try to be flexible with the thumb position.
4. Work on the pressure/release concept with the left hand- try to avoid having fingers stick straight up.
5. We tried a diagonal fingering for G- the open G string note can also be played on the 4th string.
You’ll need a working 12th fret note by grade 6!
2. Rest strokes (apoyando) let us get more volume from the guitar. This is helpful for dynamics.
3. Classical thumb position is usually lower on the back of the neck. When it comes up high, it can prevent us from reaching our full fingers. Try to be flexible with the thumb position.
4. Work on the pressure/release concept with the left hand- try to avoid having fingers stick straight up.
5. We tried a diagonal fingering for G- the open G string note can also be played on the 4th string.
You’ll need a working 12th fret note by grade 6!
