Pieces I played as a beginner

Pieces I played as a beginner | PART 1

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Hi everyone! In this video I'll take you from complete-beginner level through to playing a piece like Lagrima by Francisco Tárrega. BUT I'll be purely using sheet music I've found from when I first learned the guitar all those years ago! I've split the material into four groups (you can find the last two groups in 'Part 2'). Watch the second part here: • Pieces I played as a b... .
GROUP 1
04:49 - Learning to read music
06:20 - Learning the notes on the guitar
08:43 - Finger alternation (between i & m)
11:05 - Sight-reading
12:18 - Yellow Submarine
GROUP 2
15:05 - Russian Dance
16:30 - Etude (Ferdinando Carulli)
17:52 - Spring from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)
18:45 - Fandango
20:00 - Study No.1, Op.35 (Fernando Sor)
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@1cut1kill 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to you either play or talk for hours...you're a true joy and talent.

@datdang9113 2 жыл бұрын

she's so charming

@no-rq7fp 2 жыл бұрын

nope, she should stfu, go to the point and stop spamming ads. I'm using an adblocker from now on

@datdang9113 2 жыл бұрын

@@no-rq7fp Why making youtube videos when you can't make any money because you demonetize your video??

@bronxemail7180 Жыл бұрын

@@datdang9113 wut ?

@jimmorgan2992 2 жыл бұрын

What a great look back to your beginnings with the guitar. Thanks for sharing this peek at your history. It's great to see the steps of a great artist !!

@JKrantz846 Жыл бұрын

I've been playing guitar for a very long time. i recently decided to challenge myself with classical guitar. I thought I'd have an advantage in already knowing how to play the instrument. The differences have proved challenging though. I"d like to thank you for these videos. They've been very encouraging.

@juana1483 2 жыл бұрын

With your talent, I believe 200,000,000 persons would agree how beautiful you and your musical performances are!!! ❣❣

@thecatladytm7172 2 жыл бұрын

I got my first classical today! It's a Cordoba Dolce 7/8 (bc i have small hands). I've been playing classical at school and I really like it. The first solo I learned is Vals by Catalyud and I'm working on Tarrega's Study in E Minor to go to UIL in January.

@daver1024 2 жыл бұрын

Alexandra re-living childhood memories on the guitar -- priceless.

@robertsen7268 Жыл бұрын

Hi Alexandra! One year after you released this tutorial I still love to watch it. The explanation of the step by step progress is very interesting.

@annavg7294 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a cool idea, I can't wait to watch it!

@PeterOzanne 2 жыл бұрын

I love this: such a good idea, it reminds me of my own beginnings, and it's so nice to hear you chat about everything 🙂

@gothicwriter9897 Жыл бұрын

I am learning acoustic guitar but it's not easy. So it was lovely to watch and see that everyone starts in the same place. I'm 65 and my fingers appear to be half the length of yours so I doubt I will ever play Asturias or similar but I don't mind because I enjoy the challenge. Love your playing.

@brahim119 Жыл бұрын

*@Gothic Writer.* Please, please, please do not think that way. If you love it, arm yourself with patience, you can do it. Never get frustrated or discouraged while learning and practicing. As a baby, you fell down and got up many times before you finally enjoyed walking and running, and even climbing. During practice, isolate yourself somewhere and practice as long as your time permits. Keep it up. Please.

@gothicwriter9897 Жыл бұрын

@@brahim119 Thank you. I am still practising and learning. I never give up.

@gordyhydro5774 11 ай бұрын

I'm of the same age. If you enjoy it, keep practising. I must say 20 mins each day using Guilliani 120 study practice pieces has helped me a lot. All the best!!! .

@donthomas5136 Жыл бұрын

This old dog might never be able to get the proper techniques of a classical guitar down pact, but I really appreciate the advice of alternating the “i” and “m” fingering. Playing with only one finger and the thumb is quite challenging to learn complicated pieces of music. I surprised myself by learning how to play Lagrima even with my improper technique. Thanks for sharing, Alexandra. 💕💕💕

@brucelockwood4701 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this ENTIRE video! Thank you Alexandra! In addition any biographical vignettes or stories you can share would be of real interest to me. For example, a teacher or artist that inspired you; what caused you to progress from pop, rock and jazz to classical music; how you chose guitar over other instruments, etc. Congratulations on 200K subscribers! I wonder how your album sales are going and if you're booking concerts now? I hope you like your new home!

@sygu 2 жыл бұрын

I like this video!!! ! And even the simple pieces do sound so nice when you play them. I'm looking forward to watching part 2!!!👍 ☺️ Hope to recognize some pieces I try to play 😁

@ahinds100 2 жыл бұрын

Alexandra, even your I-M alternation exercise sounds fabulous to listen to. You're so great at what you do.

@OrganicGuitarExplorer 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing musical journey! 🎼 And appreciate your vulnerability and honesty. You are truly talented and have an amazing work ethic. Continued success.

@3koningen 2 жыл бұрын

That is a fun and inspiring idea. I will be watching.

@jayholewinski Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely incredible. Very inspirational. Thank you so much. I love your work. I love your channel

@aaronconner2010 2 жыл бұрын

Really takes me back to when I was 7-8 just learning how to play almost 20 years ago!! Very nostalgic and I grew up learning in very similar ways and can relate to a lot of your struggles. I wish no one would have ever taught me a system of numbering notes like 63 for low G or 50 for A. Really was a crutch for me not learning to sight read properly.

@TvDaddyAndTheTabloidArmy Жыл бұрын

posture and hand positioning, and then everything else, you give here, succinctly, excellent advice. God bless you

@stephenmichalski2643 2 жыл бұрын

This will be very very interesting to see....love it

@electricdynomitegamer3988 Жыл бұрын

Gosh I miss studying classical guitar. In college are classical guitar ensemble had a dozen or so players, best experience of my life. Truly amazing experience. Your content is fantastic! This takes me back to when I had time to play.

@user-gl9wr7fv5i 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! You are very talented person, Alexandra. Obviously this is just a beginning of your success. Wish you to have 1 mln soon. P.S. Your Russian dance is beautiful) Greetings from Russia!

@Oo-lg2vn 2 жыл бұрын

Aku Nikmati aja dgn keadanmu yg semula jadi berbakat..

@Oo-lg2vn 2 жыл бұрын

Terima kasih atas layananmu.. Anggap aku sebagai anakbuah aja lah..

@JohnStodden1 Жыл бұрын

lovely video to watch, thank you, very interesting to see the hard work behind the seemingly effortless playing of today

@terrythomas3755 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex. Great stuff.

@vinnynz 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Alex. Quality content thank you.

@romanwinter2140 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for pleasure getting more motivation to learn playing Gitarre’! You are great!

@RoscoeJames 2 жыл бұрын

I did Every Good Boy Does Fine. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

@Jonas-bs5bl 2 жыл бұрын

Your way of learning sheet music…. Why didn’t I ever think of that?!?! I did it for learning the names of the strings long before I learned how to read sheet music. I think I would have learned how to read sheet music twice as fast if I had done the same as you. And my teacher said I was his fasted student to learn how to read sheet music. Explains how logic it can be if you simplify it.

@guidofeliz8384 2 жыл бұрын

You are so young and so talented. Amazing guitarist. I would love to hear you play hymns of the church in the classical style.

@niceguitar6144 2 жыл бұрын

What a talented and likable girl. I love your videos, thank you

@Hermes1548 2 жыл бұрын

Charming. Thank you.

@classicalmusiclover6766 2 жыл бұрын

It’s lovely 💖

@DanielOliveiraViolao 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you!

@classicalmusiclover6766 Жыл бұрын

I love it. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@kerrysmythe4506 Жыл бұрын

You have a wonderful expression as you so very nicely articulate your thoughts. Love your friendly smile, and expressions as you share with us your background. You are so welcoming by allowing us into your home, and you are so very open with your true feelings. It simply goes to show that when you play, you are a natural, and you express yourself through your musical skills. Wonderful Job. Thanks again for greeting us and receiving us into your home setting.

@wayneb2662 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your work thank you for sharing keep it going

@begin-guitar 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos! You talk very well about the guitar, and you love this wonderful instrument! Thank you again very much!

@user-eu7dq6pr2r Жыл бұрын

ありがとうございます！

@thumba8014 Жыл бұрын

I have taught myself how to play the guitar and have been playing for 15 years. BUT thank you for teaching me how to read sheet music on the guitar.😄

@AndrewsGuitarChannel 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and love your stuff. I have switched from folk and rock to classical guitar and now I am trying to learn to read sheet music. I am literally back at square one with this...it so hard...but I am getting there......i m i m i m i m

@MarcoAurelio1987 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings Alexandra, thanks for sharing with us!!

@hermannortiz2707 Жыл бұрын

Hermosa guitarrista, parece un ángel.

@TheChickybastard 2 жыл бұрын

So much fun

@gerardpareja1222 2 жыл бұрын

you make youtube a happy experience...uppers...please continue to make us happy :)

@user-tt9jr7ps1v 2 жыл бұрын

Умница!!! Приятно видеть симпатичную девченку, ещё приятно слушать и наслаждаться её игрой. Большое тебе спасибо.

@woutmoerman711 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video! It ended more or less on the level I am at now. I haven't played for a long time but picked it up again. My main instrument the last 25 years is the double bass which feels a bit different under the fingers...

@tinnaing8000 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@MrBigdee183 2 жыл бұрын

Well dear, 199,999 of those subscriptions are me! HA! Love your videos and love to hear you play. I wish I could see you live.

@michaelmaker8169 Жыл бұрын

I remember music class years ago Every, good, boy, deserves, Fudge 😂 And the face. Always love good music and songs, but never learned to play. Maybe one day. God bless.

@ljcadenas.1588 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@monk6884 2 жыл бұрын

If I knew this 50 years ago, but it's not too late. Thank you.

@nurse9059 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent ! Il me tarde de voir cela:)

@aquilino1984 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video.

@drmichaelshea Жыл бұрын

I just sent this to my granddaughter, Lily, who is 7 and just starting to play the guitar.😊

@nothingtoseehere5760 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! Moar of these pls! Very helpful to hear them played properly lol but for real please more very nice content thank you!

@PetrieRobert 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. I can still play a handful of the grade 1 exam pieces from 40 years ago. Those early pieces stay put.

@davidpbailey 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Alex. Interesting

@guidofeliz8384 2 жыл бұрын

What finger exercises do you recommend to increase my speed on the fretboard?

@DV-ux8eg 2 жыл бұрын

my beautiful teacher

@babinm 2 жыл бұрын

Is that you playing the Augustine Barrios Val’s in the background? It takes a lot of patience to watch beginners learn. Thanks for reminding guitarists to be responsible for thinking about what helps beginners develop techniques and timing and where to find appropriate pieces.

@williambunter3311 2 жыл бұрын

The Carulli is beautiful!

@user-zd5yg1zj1v 2 жыл бұрын

Listening to your incredible beautiful music is a pleasure. Thank you Alexandra 👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.

@mosava2007 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, so this is beginner stage for you ... So long for me to be beginner then 😁 .. Well done Alexandra i like your videos really

@wildcatchannel-wl4jz 2 жыл бұрын

アレクサンドラ先生のギター教室を楽しみにしてます。🎶 日本語の字幕を付けて下さると有難いです

@rede2c273 2 жыл бұрын

What brand of guitar are you using in this video? I love your vids!

@mourababy3564 2 жыл бұрын

I love.

@maximodiaz6628 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@hayesdabney 2 жыл бұрын

Great guitarist.

@jankafka7330 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to hear your one-finger tremolo on a piece such as 'Recuerdos de la Alhambra'.

@jpaulgetty8998 2 жыл бұрын

Cool .

@doravillegas2758 2 жыл бұрын

Emprendimiento positivo a favor de los niños, participantes valiosos, Felicidades.

@dimitrijsprah926 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun decoreting your new masters chamber.

@mehrsahamidi2001 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@lionelignaziosantini 2 жыл бұрын

Cool Alexandra , i Will View from Argentina

@radiantchristina Жыл бұрын

This was great! I am in my mid 50s and took up classical guitar about 4 years ago. I am self taught and use tab instead of reading notes to make it easy on my old brain. I would say I'm probably at grade 2 -low 3 level. My problem is that I still play everything so choppy. How cam I work on that to make it sound smoother ?

@leondeste1 2 жыл бұрын

Você é maravilhosa!!!Beijos do Brasil! 💚💛💙🤍

@bautista10212 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@polygraphovich Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Which etude of Carulli did you play, please?

@WCGP 2 жыл бұрын

Fun video to watch. I have played some of those pieces in my studies. Who wrote the Fandango? Best wishes, Will

@josepaim2012 2 жыл бұрын

@bluestemFFD 2 жыл бұрын

@@josepaim2012 The inquiry was: "Who wrote the Fandango?." You put "33." How is that an answer? Do you actually know the composer?

@flumpaustin1994 Жыл бұрын

I want to know the same. I've copied the notes down as it's my favourite!

@WCGP Жыл бұрын

@@flumpaustin1994 I did too. Cheers.

@nickdryad 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to hear a Lite Fandango!

@richardwilliams3031 2 жыл бұрын

hi alex, you never got back to me. How did the concert go in Wells and how were the acustics compared to what you're used to.

@gustavovaquel182 5 ай бұрын

I love...❤

@meyrayaman Жыл бұрын

👏🎶🎸👏🎶🎸

@micheldelrio3514 2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour belle musicienne Bon dimanche et bon premier mai je suis fous de toi tu m'a envoûté avec ton savoir et délicatesse de bien joué merci à bientôt.michel.

@genelacaden4747 2 жыл бұрын

MAHALO for your great Guitar playing you are so good I like it ALOHA from Hawaii.

@user-vxymoqm 11 ай бұрын

音楽、レッスン共に楽しく素晴らしい！それよりも服が可愛いよ。

@delacruzaristeo395 2 жыл бұрын

Thank U ,,,i love you idol💓👍🏾

@crusiethmaximuss 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻😌💖

@paulberry1234 2 жыл бұрын

What was the book you mentioned? Please and thank you

@anderson9205 2 ай бұрын

Very cute when you were a kid. Are there no videos of you playing?

@mexantos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexandra i wanna ask you several questions that bugging me all the time when comes to music learning. btw i casually play guitar almost 2 decades(not that really 2 decades because i quit some time cause of study and focus on programming) but i still not that much in progression. so today i really enjoy classical music and wanna play some of them. i like pieces like paganini, libertango, asturias last two love your videos about that most of the time i like Bach. ok enough about that my questions is: 1. dou you have some timeline that have been through by casual guitarist if they wanna play classical guitar, my goal not to be pro just play some pieces and enjoy them. 2. how to read not in sight reading properly and quickly, what kind of stuff or exercises i need to achieve that. 3. learning guitar on youtube doesn't have some timeline no clear instruction where we start and what should we do next that's it maybe next time i still have some questions for you, thank you in advance