“Scordatura,” in Italian literally meaning “discord,” refers to retuning the standard tuning of a string instrument.
Search Results
More advanced
One-hand guitar harmonics
Темрява—Temryava (pronounced “tem-ye-vah,” meaning “darkness” in Ukrainian) is an intermediate level piece that features one-hand harmonics.
Playing in Higher Positions
Nearly all beginning guitar method books start in the open position for good reason. The left hand stays fixed in place, oriented at the first fret.
Rubato and Glissando
Prayer is an intermediate-level piece that features sections of flexible rhythm, meter, and tempo in a playing style called rubato, a piacere, or ad libitum
How can I play louder?
The skill of playing loudly is a vital one for our instrument based on the comparative overall dynamic range of the classical guitar.
Mindful Learning
This video series, Mindful Learning from the Online Supplement accompanies the 3-volume Shearer Method and represents the cornerstone of Shearer teaching.
Three Tools for a Successful Performance
While the art of being on stage as a guitarist can be a mystery, there are clear ways to ensure success when approaching performing. When it comes to performance skills, we sometimes think…
Judge’s Corner
Guitarists often ask me, “What gets a player out of the semi’s and into the final round?” For me there are four main factors: 1) The clarity of the inner voice; 2) Tempo: 3) Situational awareness; and 4) Tuning.
Our Hands, Our Bodies
We often forget that our hands are connected to our minds and the rest of our physical body. In other words, our hands are affected by what we eat, how tired we are, how in shape we are, and how we treat ourselves.
Pre-Reading Using Aim-Directed Movement
Aim Directed Movement” or ADM is a really simple concept that allows the player to see in their mind’s eye, thus creating an“aim” which directs the movement of their hands on the guitar.
