Classical Guitar Canada
Ricercare XVI by Francesco Canova da Milano (Free Sheet Music)
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 06 Sep 2010 at 9:25 AM
Check out: Classical Guitar Canada Editions. Most of the scores are free of charge so check for updates. In addition to the page Sheet Music & Publications I will be posting, and sometimes re-posting,
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My new guitar by Marcus Dominelli, Victoria BC
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 05 Sep 2010 at 5:05 PM
I recently bought a new instrument by Marcus Dominelli of Victoria BC, Canada. I've been playing a cedar top Stephan Connor from Boston for the past few years but I'm excited about having a spruce top.
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Jerome Ducharme plays Ballade from by Jacques Hétu
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 01 Sep 2010 at 9:57 AM
Wednesday's are Movie Night in Canada! Every Wednesday I'll be featuring a video by a Canadian guitarist or a guitar work by a Canadian composer. Jerome Ducharme: "Ballade” Suite Jacques Hétu Artist
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Classical Guitar Canada wants to work for you…for free!
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 30 Aug 2010 at 9:07 AM
Are you eligible for free news posts and promotion on Classical Guitar Canada? If you fit into one of the pants below then yes: Guitar Societies and non-profit organizations A prominent concert guitari
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Guitar Society of Toronto: Guitar Orchestra
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 30 Aug 2010 at 8:24 AM
Dear Friends, The Education and Outreach Committee of the Toronto Guitar Society is pleased to introduce The Toronto Guitar Society Orchestra - a new community based guitar ensemble, whose purpose is t
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Rhythm Trainer #11
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 29 Aug 2010 at 9:39 AM
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication "Guitar Victoria - Studio Series Vol. 2?. EXERCISE #11 The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for use
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CD Review: Bruno Jacques Pelletier - Musique Ancienne
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 28 Aug 2010 at 8:52 AM
Share this content and help support Canadian artists! Musique Ancienne performed by Bruno Jacques Pelletier Works of: Bach, Vallet, Dowland, Weiss © 2010 Les Productions Discorde Artist Website: www.b
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For Sale: Jean Rompre Guitar
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 27 Aug 2010 at 10:10 PM
Jean Rompre guitar for sale Year 2003 cedar top Madagascar Palissandra for back and side Rogers tuner Elevated Fingerboard Information: pierret@pierretci.com 450-346-6141 See Jean Rompre work at his we
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eBook Launch: Guitar Victoria Method Book Vol. 2 - Intermediate Level
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 18 Aug 2010 at 7:12 PM
Hi everyone, I'm very pleased to announce that my Guitar Victoria Volume 2 method book is now available as a downloadable eBook!!! Guitar Victoria • Studio Series Volume II • Intermediate Bradford
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CD Review: Jean-Francois Desrosby
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 17 Aug 2010 at 11:03 AM
Jean-Francois Desrosby Giuliani • Torroba • Sasseville-Quoquochi © Jean-Francois Desrosby 2009 Artist Website: www.desrosby.com Buy the Recording From: Amazon.ca (Canada) or Amazon.com (US/Interna
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Classical Guitar Sheet Music For Beginners (Free)
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 14 Aug 2010 at 11:05 AM
Many readers that come to Classical Guitar Canada are beginners looking for resource material and free sheet music so I've decided to offer a post just for them. When I refer to beginners I am thinking
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Book Review: The Doctrine of Affections by Paul Headrick
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 13 Aug 2010 at 8:58 AM
The Doctrine of Affections by Paul Headrick (Canadian Author) Publisher: FreeHand Books (April 2010) ISBN-10: 1551119781 ISBN-13: 978-1551119786 Product Description from http://paulheadrick.blogspot.co
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For Sale: 8-string guitar by Darren Hippner
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 09 Aug 2010 at 7:27 AM
Description: 8-string guitar by the popular American Luthier Darren Hippner. I bought this guitar from Andrew Schulman, who performed on this guitar regularly. This guitar is perfect for arranging Bach
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Guitar Society of Toronto presents: Marko Feri
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 08 Aug 2010 at 7:47 AM
Marko Feri DATE: Sunday August 22, TIME: 3pm VENUE: Toronto Heliconian Club, 35 Hazelton Ave., Toronto General Admission $25/20 Member discounts apply Marko Feri took his Diploma in guitar at the "G.Ta
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Janet Grohovac - St. David's by the Sea Summer Music Series
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 31 Jul 2010 at 11:47 AM
Janet Grohovac - St. David's-by-the-Sea Summer Music Series DATE: Saturday, August 7, 2010 TIME: 7:00PM LOCATION: St. David's-by-the-Sea, 5182 Cordova Bay Rd. ADMISSION: by donation Featuring works by
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Nocturne No. 2, Op. 4 by Johann Mertz (Free Sheet Music)
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 10:08 AM
Check out: Classical Guitar Canada Editions. Most of the scores are free of charge so check for updates. In addition to the page Sheet Music & Publications I will be posting, and sometimes re-posting,
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Guitar Society of Toronto presents: Jason Vieaux
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 10:20 AM
Guitar Society of Toronto presents a concert by classical guitarist Jason Vieaux Website Link: http://www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com Phone number: 416-964-8298 Event Details DATE: Saturday Sept. 18, 8p
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2010 Guitar by Tim Harris
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 25 Jul 2010 at 8:57 AM
2010 Guitar by Tim Harris Double top cedar 650mm scale length Sound portals Raised fingerboard Gotoh tuners Mint condition This instrument has excellent playability and remarkable projection, typical o
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Guitars for sale: Richard Berg, Ken Hill, Yamaha
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 24 Jul 2010 at 8:45 AM
1. Concert Classical Guitar handmade by Richard Berg, 1973, serial number 21-5. Excellent condition, one owner since new, made by renowned Ottawa luthier Richard Berg (see http://www.civilization.c
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Divertimento I Op. 13 by François de Fossa (Free Sheet Music)
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 24 Jul 2010 at 8:13 AM
Check out: Classical Guitar Canada Editions. Most of the scores are free of charge so check for updates. In addition to the page Sheet Music & Publications I will be posting, and sometimes re-posting,
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Scale Work: Right-hand alternation on open-strings
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 21 Jul 2010 at 11:29 AM
See more of Classical Guitar Canada's Lessons at: The Lesson Archive Scale Work: Right-hand alternation on open-strings Download the free PDF of this exercise: CLICK HERE Start the metronome at about 4
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Classical Guitar Blog Review
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 21 Jul 2010 at 9:37 AM
Christopher Davis from the Classical Guitar Blog reviewed my book Guitar Victoria Studio Series Volume 1! Check it out: http://www.classicalguitarblog.net/2010/07/book-review-guitar-victoria-method-boo
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Summary: VCM Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 19 Jul 2010 at 8:15 AM
VCM Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010 July 5 - 9, 2010 I had a wonderful time directing the 2010 Summer Guitar Academy at the Victoria Conservatory of Music! Not only were there some great stu
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Etude No. 2 Op. 38 by Coste (Free Sheet Music)
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 19 Jul 2010 at 7:50 AM
Check out: Classical Guitar Canada Editions. Most of the scores are free of charge so check for updates. In addition to the page Sheet Music & Publications I will be posting, and sometimes re-posting,
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Rhythm Trainer #10
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 16 Jul 2010 at 9:16 AM
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication "Guitar Victoria - Studio Series Vol. 2?. EXERCISE #10 The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for use
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Sauble GuitarFest July 15th registration!
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 13 Jul 2010 at 12:26 PM
A quick reminder from Jeffrey McFadden, Dear Friends: Just a reminder about this year's Sauble Beach Festival of the Guitar! Our 2010 program, features the extraordinary Italian guitarist Marko Feri,
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E-Book Launch: Guitar Victoria Method Book Vol. 1
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 13 Jul 2010 at 7:51 AM
Hi everyone, I'm very pleased to announce that my Guitar Victoria Volume 1 method book is now available as a downloadable E-Book!!! Guitar Victoria • Studio Series Volume I • Beginner Bradford Wern
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Boston GuitarFest & Competition Winners 2010
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 12 Jul 2010 at 5:18 PM
A small report on the Boston GuitarFest. See videos of the competition winners below. Dr. Alexander Dunn reports: "Canadian Connection at Boston GuitarFest The 2010 Boston GuitarFest (Artistic Director
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Etude No. 1 Op. 38 by Coste (Free Sheet Music)
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 11 Jul 2010 at 1:54 PM
Check out: Classical Guitar Canada Editions. Most of the scores are free of charge so check for updates. In addition to the page Sheet Music & Publications I will be posting, and sometimes re-posting,
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Peter Powell and Brett Gunther
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 10 Jul 2010 at 8:31 AM
Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010 Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Location: St. Stephen's Anglican Church Street: 21 14 Ave. SW City/Town: Calgary, AB Peter Powell and Brett Gunther have teamed up to present a selec
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Camp Musicale des Laurentides 2010
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 10 Jul 2010 at 8:20 AM
Official Website: Camp Musical des Laurentides (English Below) Chers guitaristes, Je tiens, par la présente, à vous annoncer la tenue du deuxième volet *Guitare Classique*, qui se déroulera entre l
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Etude No. 7 Op. 60 by Carcassi (Free Sheet Music)
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 06 Jul 2010 at 7:31 AM
Check out: Classical Guitar Canada Editions. Most of the scores are free of charge so check for updates. In addition to the page Sheet Music & Publications I will be posting, and sometimes re-posting,
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Update and Subscribe
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 04 Jul 2010 at 6:22 PM
Just a quick update, I'll be quite busy over the next week with the VCM Summer Guitar Academy which I'm directing. So, there might not be a post for just a little while. However, if you subscribe to Cl
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Brouwer Etudes
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 03 Jul 2010 at 10:25 AM
The infamously expensive Brouwer Etudes have been released by Hal Leonard/Eschig for a new low price of $19.95! The book includes the entire collection of Brouwer Etudes and some other fine gems as wel
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GFA Youth Winners 2010
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 02 Jul 2010 at 9:33 AM
VI International Youth Competition Senior Division 1st Place: Tengyue Zhang (China) 2nd Place: Colin Fullerton (USA) 3rd Place: Alec Holcomb (USA) 4th Place: Chaconne Klaverenga (USA) VI International
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Shon Boublil - Winner of the Lee Ritenour Yamaha Six String Theory Guitar Competi
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 30 Jun 2010 at 5:49 PM
Congratulations to young Montreal guitarist Shon Boublil, winner of the Lee Ritenour Yamaha Six String Theory Guitar Competition. Other achievements from Shon include: 2009 1st place at the Internati
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GFA Winner 2010: Johannes Moller
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 29 Jun 2010 at 8:31 AM
Johannes Moller, 2010 Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) winner. Congrats to him and all the other competitors. Ananda - Johannes Möller from reijgerrecs on Vimeo. Johannes Moller - a star in the sky,
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Estudio No. 3 by Barrios (free sheet music)
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 28 Jun 2010 at 9:53 AM
Notice: Classical Guitar Canada has removed its Free Sheet Music Archive. The site will only be offering Classical Guitar Canada Editions. Most of the scores will remain to be free of charge so check f
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Prelude BWV 999 by J.S. Bach (free sheet music)
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 26 Jun 2010 at 4:40 PM
As many of you have by now noticed Classical Guitar Canada has removed its Free Sheet Music Archive. This decision was made despite the fact that it was the most popular area of the site. To explain, I
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Rhythm Trainer #9
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 25 Jun 2010 at 12:26 PM
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication "Guitar Victoria - Studio Series Vol. 2?. EXERCISE #9 The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for use
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VCM Summer Guitar Academy 2010: Concerts
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 21 Jun 2010 at 12:54 PM
Featured Performer: Janet Grohovac Janet Grohovac Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 7:30pm Wood Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music $15 adults, $10 students Janet Grohovac, recent winner of the 2009 Northwest G
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CD Review: Trio Alla Grande
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 21 Jun 2010 at 11:23 AM
A new recording from TRIO ALLA GRANDE / Trio Alla Grande Buy the recording: http://www.productionsdoz.com/c277195p17579044.1.html Repertoire: Baiao de Gude, by P. Bellinati Soupirs d'espace, by P. Sass
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Jerome Ducharme at Midsummer Music Dream
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 21 Jun 2010 at 9:31 AM
Jerome Ducharme at Midsummer Music Dream Festival August 4th, 2010, 8:00pm Marie Fitzbach Chapel, St-Georges, Quebec Program will include: Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Takemitsu, Roux, McKinley and Milan. http
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Carulli - Ferdinando (Free Sheet Music)
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 20 Jun 2010 at 11:48 AM
Ferdinando Carulli (1770 - 1841) Other editions on the web (external links): From: http://imslp.org/ C Capriccio (Carulli, Ferdinando) Concerto for Guitar and Strings (Carulli, Ferdinando) D 3 Duets,
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FREE CD GIVEAWAY: Trio Alla Grande
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 17 Jun 2010 at 8:07 AM
In anticipation of my upcoming review I'm having a free giveaway of Trio Alla Grande's new recording.
What you have to do to win? Simply leave a comment on this post answering the following question:
N
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A Work for two guitars and strings - de Fossa
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 15 Jun 2010 at 11:26 AM
I've been looking for a project with two guitars and strings for Quelus Duo (Bradford Werner & Michael Dias).
This work for 2 guitars, violin and cello (optional viola to replace guitar two) by Francoi
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For Sale: Guitar by Jean Rompre 2007
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 14 Jun 2010 at 11:10 AM
Jean Rompre 2007
Cedar Top
Indian Rosewood Arched Back
Elevated Fingerboard
Gotoh Tuners
For more information:
guitare@desrosby.com
514-445-5149
Click image to enlarge:
Connect with other guitarists:
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Rhythm Trainer #13
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 13 Jun 2010 at 10:55 AM
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication "Guitar Victoria - Studio Series Vol. 2?.
EXERCISE #13
The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended
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Le Trio Alla Grande play Imagerie by Kleynjans
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 11 Jun 2010 at 11:26 AM
Le Trio Alla Grande joue "Imagerie” de F. Kleynjans, novembre 2009.
Continuing the feature on Le Trio Alla Grande this week in anticipation for the review of their new recording.
Le Trio Alla Grand
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Trio Alla Grande play Rhûn by Bernard Piris
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 10 Jun 2010 at 10:05 AM
Le Trio Alla Grande joue "Rhûn” de Bernard Piris
I thought I'd feature Trio Alla Grande this week in anticipation for the review of their new recording.
Connect with other guitarists: Fan our Face
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Rhythm Trainer #16
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 03 Jun 2010 at 10:32 AM
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication "Guitar Victoria - Studio Series Vol. 2?.
EXERCISE #16 - "SOFIA'S RHYTHM”
The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower
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New Release: Trio Alla Grande
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 03 Jun 2010 at 10:01 AM
Just a news update: A new recording from TRIO ALLA GRANDE / Trio Alla Grande
Disque compact
Buy the recording: http://www.productionsdoz.com/c277195p17579044.1.html
contenu du CD
Baiao de Gude,
by P.
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Burnaby Summer Sundays Program (Ming Huang, guitar)
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 01 Jun 2010 at 11:12 AM
Classical Guitar Solo Recital for Summer Sundays Program
City of Burnaby Summer Sundays Program (Ming Huang, guitar)
Sun, July 18, 3:00 - 3:45 pm
Civic Square, Burnaby
Works of J.S.Bach, H.Villa-Lobos
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CD Review: Henderson-Kolk Duo
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 01 Jun 2010 at 8:39 AM
Henderson-Kolk Duo
Bach • Ravel • Castelnuovo-Tedesco • L'hoyer
© Henderson-Kolk Duo 2009
Artist Website: www.hkguitarduo.com
Buy the Recording From: CD BABY, iTunes
Repertoire:
Arrangements:
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Paul Galbraith - Bajo La Palmera - Albeniz
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 28 May 2010 at 10:23 AM
Hi Folks,
Sorry for the recent lack of posts, I've been busy with end of term teaching and Summer Guitar Academy registrations. Upcoming posts will include a CD review of the spectacular Henderson-Kolk
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Roots and Branches - Ancient and Contemporary Music For Voices
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 20 May 2010 at 10:27 AM
Roots and Branches - Ancient and Contemporary Music For Voices
SOUNDINGS VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Other Contributing Musicians:
Douglas Hensley, Lute and Guitar
Saturday, June 12, 2010
8:00 PM
St. Andrew's
Presb
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Carlo Aonzo Vancouver Mandolin Workshop
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 20 May 2010 at 9:59 AM
To see Carlo play live I've included a video at the bottom of this post: Scarlatti - check it out!
Carlo Aonzo Vancouver Mandolin Workshop
Saturday, June 12, 1 pm to 5 pm
Italian Cultural Centre, 307
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Found: Hamilton Guitar Society
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 15 May 2010 at 7:18 AM
I was doing my usual scanning of the web for Canadian guitar activity and came across something I didn't know about: The Hamilton Guitar Society (www.guitarhamilton.com).
From the Hamilton Site:
Guitar
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CD Review: Oberon Guitar Trio - Music of Our Time
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 11 May 2010 at 10:45 AM
The Oberon Guitar Trio
Music of Our Time
© Copyright-The Oberon Guitar Trio
Record Label: Titania Music and Discs
Recorded in the Joyce and Quentin Doolittle Fine Arts Studio, University of Calgary,
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For Sale: 1992 Pedro de Miguel Flamenco Negra
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 10 May 2010 at 1:20 PM
1992 Pedro de Miguel Flamenco Negra
Pedro de Miguel info: http://www.zavaletas-guitarras.com/files/dmiguel.htm
Asking $3,800. (all offers considered)
Top: German Spruce
Back & Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
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Julian Bream plays for Stravinsky
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 09 May 2010 at 9:16 PM
I've been scanning YouTube for Stravinsky and Guitar works and finding some gems including this video with some slightly dated commentary.
Also, coincidentally, I just saw that Christopher Davis posted
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Stravinsky's The Rite Of Spring on Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 09 May 2010 at 8:50 AM
I know, I know, the site says, "classical guitar” but let us not use titles and descriptions to discriminate.
I just found this oddity video:
The Rite Of Spring - Igor Stravinsky - Electric Guitar pl
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New Category: Instruments for sale
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 09 May 2010 at 8:28 AM
Just an update for everyone.
We now have a category for instruments for sale. You can send your info to Classical Guitar Canada by visiting our submit page: Submit
You can also submit by emailing: admi
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Edel Munoz - Winner Montreal Classical Guitar Festival
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 07 May 2010 at 9:20 AM
News Update:
Edel Munoz, First Prize. Montreal International Classical Guitar Festival and Competition, Canada.
Congratulations Edel.
If anyone has more info on the Montreal International Classical
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Rhythm Trainer #8
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 05 May 2010 at 11:11 AM
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication "Guitar Victoria - Studio Series Vol. 2?.
EXERCISE #8
The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for
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Alexander Dunn & Francois Koh with Vancouver Camerata
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 05 May 2010 at 11:06 AM
Vancouver Camerata
Music for String Orchestra & Guitar
Francois Koh, director & guitar
Alexander Dunn, guitar
Giuliani - Concerto for Guitar & Strings Op. 70
Beethoven - Works for Two Guitars (with Fr
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VCM Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 03 May 2010 at 12:27 PM
Victoria Conservatory of Music Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010
Please visit the official website for applications and brochures and more:
www.vcm.bc.ca (see Summer Academies -> Guitar)
V
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David Russell Masterclass
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 02 May 2010 at 9:56 AM
Guest post by Bonnie Stenstrom. Bonnie is a local classical guitarist in Victoria. She currently studies with Bradford Werner at the Victoria Conservatory, plays in the VCM Guitar Orchestra, and is act
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Winnipeg: Ryszard Tyborowski with Maria Luz Alvarez
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 28 Apr 2010 at 10:02 AM
Info collected from: www.winnipegclassicalguitarsociety.com/tyborowski.html
Ryszard Tyborowski
*in concert with Maria Luz Alvarez
May 22, 2010 | 8 p.m. Saturday
Visit Ryszard's Myspace
Manitoba Muse
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Facebook Update: 250!
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 23 Apr 2010 at 10:25 PM
We reached 250 fans on our facebook today folks which is a good start to networking with other classical guitarists. Invite your guitar friends and colleagues to build the group even more.
Don't forget
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Vancouver Society - Chroma Duo
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 22 Apr 2010 at 2:19 PM
Welcome to Vancouver Classic Guitar Society presents: Croma Duo
Sunday, May 9, 2010, 4:00 pm
St. Mark's Anglican Church, 1805 Larch Street, at West 2nd Ave
Vancouver, BC
Connect with other guitarists
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Rhythm Trainer #7
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 20 Apr 2010 at 9:15 AM
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication "Guitar Victoria - Studio Series Vol. 2?.
EXERCISE #7
The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for
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The Week in Links (April 18th)
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 17 Apr 2010 at 8:07 PM
In the news:
Concert preview: Rosette Guitar Duo (www.edmontonjournal.com)
The Montreal International Classical Guitar Festival… (www.thesuburbannews.ca/content/en/3772)
Argentine Guitarist Ro
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Dunn performs Oliver Concerto with VSO
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 17 Apr 2010 at 8:09 AM
Alexander Dunn & The Vancouver Symphony at the Roundhouse Series
The Symphony at the Roundhouse series features contemporary music in the funky, intimate surroundings of the Roundhouse Community Centre
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Duo Verdejo plays John Cage, Jan Jarvlepp, and Eric Schwartz
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 16 Apr 2010 at 11:51 AM
Onward with the West Coast Week! I just attended the Duo Verdejo Concert last weekend. This concert the audience had the treat of hearing electric guitar and viola works. Duo Verdejo delivered one of t
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Ottawa Guitar Society presents Roberto Aussel
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 16 Apr 2010 at 8:50 AM
Roberto Aussel
Classical Guitar
April 17 2010, 8 :00 pm
St-Giles church (174 First Avenue, at Bank, in Ottawa)
$25 regular, $15 seniors and OGS members.
Works by Praetorius, Weiss, Falla, Obrovska, Pi
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Robert Ward plays Villa-Lobos with Brian Robison (theremin)
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 15 Apr 2010 at 8:20 AM
Robert Ward played in Pepe Romero's concert last weekend and then adjudicated many of our students at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festivals. This is brilliant find if not slightly on the bizar
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Stephen Lochbaum plays Bach
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 15 Apr 2010 at 8:12 AM
I thought I'd look around for online materials related to the Northwest Festival performers. It's a West Coast theme for the week!
Stephen Lochbaum gave an amazing concert last weekend filled with a so
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A message from composer John Oliver
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 14 Apr 2010 at 9:43 AM
Hello Northwest Guitar Festival performers and participants,
It was a real pleasure to meet you and to hear you play during the festival. I had a really great time. Many of you were involved in play
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Sauble Beach Guitar Festival 2010
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 13 Apr 2010 at 9:00 PM
Sauble Beach Guitar Festival, August 18-21 2010, Artistic Director Jeffrey McFadden
Summer study in one of Canada's most beautiful natural locations.
Be part of the summer study class taking pla
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Northwest Guitar Festival 2010 - Conclusion
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 12 Apr 2010 at 7:22 PM
by Bradford Werner
The last few days have been busy in Victoria, BC. The 2010 Northwest Guitar Festival took place at he Victoria Conservatory of Music with artists, composers, and presenters. I played
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International Guitar Night in Duncan BC
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 08 Apr 2010 at 10:18 AM
International Guitar Night, 11th Edition - Concert and Live Recording
May 2nd at the Cowichan Theatre in Duncan BC: Click here for information and tickets!
We'll be back at the venerable Cowichan Th
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An Interview with Carlos Barbos-Lima on Vimeo
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 08 Apr 2010 at 10:10 AM
I just saw this video pop up in vimeo and four classical guitar blogs in my reader so I guess we should ALL watch it! It's a small world of classical guitar folks.
Video info: Interview with the classi
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Fraser Valley Acoustic Guitar Festival - Montreal Guitar Trio
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 06 Apr 2010 at 9:39 PM
The 13th Annual Fraser Valley Acoustic Guitar Festival is pleased to present the . . .
Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3)
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 - 7:30 pm
Auditorium - Langley Campus
Kwantlen Polytech
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Roland Dyens plays Chopin Waltz
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 04 Apr 2010 at 9:03 PM
Roland Dyen plays Frederic Chopin - Waltz Op.69 No.2
Did you know?
There is an official Classical Guitar Canada amazon store. When you buy products from our store you are helping the site. It's be
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Eliot Fisk and Angel Romero play Spanish Dance No. 5
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 03 Apr 2010 at 5:27 PM
Classical guitarists Eliot Fisk and Angel Romero perform "Spanish Dance No. 5? by Enrique Granados at Boston Guitarfest 2008.
Did you know?
There is an official Classical Guitar Canada amazon st
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Albeniz - Isaac (Free Sheet Music)
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 02 Apr 2010 at 5:30 PM
Isaac Albeniz Free Sheet Music in PDF format:
Isaac Albéniz i Pascual (Spanish pronunciation: [i?sak al??eni?]) (29 May 1860, Camprodon - 18 May 1909, Cambo-les-Bains ) was a Spanish Catalan pia
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Rhythm Trainer #6
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 02 Apr 2010 at 11:14 AM
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication "Guitar Victoria - Studio Series Vol. 2?.
EXERCISE #6
The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended f
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Le Festival et Compétition Internationale de Guitare Classique de Montréal
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 31 Mar 2010 at 8:39 AM
(English below)
Chers amis de la guitare,
Le Festival et Compétition Internationale de Guitare Classique de Montréal en est à présent à sa 9ème édition, et le thème de l'événement pour c
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Use good posture - not guitar posture
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 30 Mar 2010 at 11:11 AM
Working on your posture does not require an in-depth conversation about 'guitar posture', instead use 'good posture'. Good posture both while playing the guitar and away from the guitar can improve you
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Review: Play Piazzolla - 13 Tangos for Guitar
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 29 Mar 2010 at 7:29 AM
Play Piazzolla: 13 Tangos for Easy Guitar
by Gary Ryan (arranger), Astor Piazzolla (Composer)
Paperback: 28 pages
Publisher: Boosey and Hawkes; 1 edition (Jan 1 2009)
Language: English
I found this
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Rhythm Trainer #5
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 29 Mar 2010 at 6:28 AM
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication "Guitar Victoria - Studio Series Vol. 2?.
EXERCISE #5
The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended f
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The Week in Links (March 27th)
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 28 Mar 2010 at 10:06 AM
Canadian News:
Victoria: 2010 Northwest Guitar Festival in Victoria, BC (April 9-11) (www.guitarvictoria.com)
Edmonton: Grégoire Gagnon (April 16) & The Rosette Guitar Duo (April 9th) (www.edmonton
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Winnipeg Guitar Society: Arc Duo
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 28 Mar 2010 at 9:56 AM
Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society Present:
Arc Duo
April 17, 2010 | 8 p.m. Saturday
Manitoba Museum Planetarium Auditorium
From: http://www.winnipegclassicalguitarsociety.com/arcduo.html
In their home
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Rhythm Trainer #4
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 28 Mar 2010 at 9:29 AM
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication "Guitar Victoria - Studio Series Vol. 2?.
EXERCISE #4
The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for
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Rhythm Trainer #15
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 25 Mar 2010 at 4:43 PM
EXERCISE #15
*The lessons are progressive so you may wish to not practise this one until having gone through all 14 before it.
Example 15 with metronome
Example 15 without metronome
Be careful to obs
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Rhythm Trainer #3
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 25 Mar 2010 at 10:52 AM
EXERCISE #3
The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for use after the upper system has been confidently mastered. Do not play the two staves as a duet.
As in Exe
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Rhythm Trainer #2
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 25 Mar 2010 at 10:47 AM
EXERCISE #2
The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for use after the upper system has been confidently mastered. Do not play the two staves as a duet.
The below
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Rhythm Trainer Sample (#1 and #15)
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 25 Mar 2010 at 9:57 AM
EXERCISE #1
The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for use after the upper system has been confidently mastered. Do not play the two staves as a duet.
Example
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Toronto: Detlev Bork classical guitar and flamenco guitar
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 24 Mar 2010 at 8:12 AM
Guitar Society of Toronto presents a concert by classical guitarist Detlev Bork
Event website link: http://www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com/
Saturday April 10th:
Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave
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Review: Practicing by Glenn Kurtz
Classical Guitar Canada on Tue 23 Mar 2010 at 9:50 AM
Practicing: A Musician's Return to Music
Glenn Kurtz (Author)
Publisher: Knopf (June 19, 2007)
ISBN-10: 030726615X
ISBN-13: 978-0307266156
This is a great book filled with classical guitar history and
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Week in Links (March 21st)
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 21 Mar 2010 at 8:36 AM
Canadian News:
Junkhouse guitarist Achen dies playing hockey
I'm not joking over this loss but isn't that headline perfect. Guitar/Hockey, how Canadian!
Gabriel Bianco - gave a wonderful concert in
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John Dearman - Developing Evenness in Arpeggios
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 19 Mar 2010 at 9:28 AM
John Dearman of L.A. Guitar Quartet on Developing Evenness in Arpeggios
John Dearman
Originally from Minneapolis, John Dearman is a versatile guitarist whose repertoire ranges from samba to bluegrass,
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We want to promote you for free Canada!
Classical Guitar Canada on Thu 18 Mar 2010 at 11:19 AM
Did you know that Classical Guitar Canada wants to promote you for free? Yes, free!
If you are a classical guitarist from Canada we want to promote your:
activities
concerts
events
festivals
Did you
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Florian Larousse plays Coste
Classical Guitar Canada on Wed 17 Mar 2010 at 8:06 AM
2009 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition. Florian Larousse First Prize Winner. Performing Napolean Coste "Fantasie Dramatique”.
I like posting videos of recent G
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Le Trio Alla Grande play Carnaval by Roux
Classical Guitar Canada on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 10:40 AM
Le Trio Alla Grande play Carnaval by Patrick Roux (both Canadian).
I recently played this work with the Victoria Trio, a nice job played here by Le Trio Alla Grande. For those who don't know this piece
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The Week in Links (March 13th)
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 13 Mar 2010 at 10:36 PM
Canadian News:
Bianco A World Class Act: Award-winning French guitarist becomes part of the classical guitar revolution [www.seemagazine.com]
Other links:
An Interview with Stephen Aron (www.classic
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Pat Metheny Interview - Orchestrion
Classical Guitar Canada on Sat 13 Mar 2010 at 7:15 PM
I know this isn't classical guitar but it's at least darn interesting!
Pat Methany talks about his new album Orchestrion.
This is pretty brilliant, the instruments react to his midi control on his guit
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Pepe Romero - Northwest Guitar Festival 2010
Classical Guitar Canada on Fri 12 Mar 2010 at 6:28 PM
PEPE ROMERO
Sunday, April 11, 8pm. Alix Goolden Hall
Victoria Conservatory of Music (Pandora & Quadra)
Tickets - $38.50 ($5 student discount) and are available through the
McPherson Box Office (Pepe R
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Alice in Wonderland - Oberon Guitar Trio
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 08 Mar 2010 at 2:10 PM
The Oberon Guitar Trio performs movements I and II of Claude Gagnon's "Alice au pays des merveilles.” First of three videos.
Oberon Guitar Trio (Calgary, Alberta)
Website: http://www.oberonguitartrio
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Sheet Music Collection
Classical Guitar Canada on Mon 08 Mar 2010 at 1:05 PM
I recently had 3 e-mails asking if we had a sheet music collection. Most people know about our "Free Sheet Music Archive” on the taskbar below our website header, but for those of you just recieving
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Events in Victoria
07 Sep 2010
Cut Offs -Theme Party- Jeremy Baker (The Zone), Arowbe of Times Neue Roman, Dj Nigel at Lucky Bar
3:30 PM
MAX & RUBY LIVE at Royal Theatre
6:30 PM
MAX & RUBY LIVE at Royal Theatre
7:00 PM
SEBASTIAN BRITNEFF at The Superior
08 Sep 2010
Victoria Welsh Society presents: Cor Godre'r Aran, Welsh Male Voice Choir at Alix Goolden Hall
Rock Island Ramblers at Hermann's Jazz Club
