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Robert Guthrie | An Honorary Tribute

Robert Guthrie | An Honorary Tribute Robert Guthrie (December 26, 1943 – January 17, 2023) International Concert Artist, Teacher, & Composer B. A. (1969) | Classical Guitar | North Carolina School of the Arts Professor of Classical Guitar | SMU  | 1973-2022 Robert (Bob) Guthrie was a world-class guitarist, international concert artist, teacher, and composer who was the second person in the United States to receive a degree in classical guitar performance under a scholarship… Read More

By Stacy Arnold, ago

Study Concepts & Study Plans by Robert Guthrie

Study Concepts | Study Plans | Right & Left-Hand Concepts   by Robert Guthrie This documents on Study Concepts, Study Plans, and Right and Left-Hand Concepts documents were written by Robert Guthrie, the professor of classical guitar studies at Southern Methodist University (1973-2022). These documents serve to guide both students and professional concert artists alike in the practicalities of study (practice) and how to achieve superior results for each study session to perform the literature… Read More

By Stacy Arnold, ago

Pumping Nylon

Upon its first publication in 1995, Pumping Nylon became an instant classic and must-have technique handbook for all classical guitarists, and many players of other styles as well. Scott Tennant’s encouraging style, sense of humor, and unique approach to technical training have garnered Pumping Nylon devotees throughout the world. At the heart of it all is the famous “Daily Warm-Up Routine,” which includes 11 clever, helpful exercises to get both hands in shape and ready… Read More

By Stacy Arnold, ago

Three-Finger Right-Hand Scale Fingerings

Three-finger Right-Hand Scale Fingerings by Robert Guthrie View the Document Three-Finger Right-Hand Scales This document on Three-Finger Right-Hand Scales fingering is written by Robert Guthrie, the professor of classical guitar studies at Southern Methodist University. This fingering system uses an advanced a-m-i scale fingering for right hand scales. This fingering system gives more fingering possibilities for fast scales in the repertory of the classical guitar and, in general,  gives more agility and speed as well… Read More

By Stacy Arnold, ago