Classical Guitar with Pamela Goldsmith

The origins of the classical guitar date back to the fifteenth century. The vihuela, lute, and baroque guitar are the early predecessors of the guitar. With its origins reaching deep into the past, the classical guitar repertoire spans over five hundred years worth of material. Pamela Goldsmith explains the techniques necessary to mastering this timeless art form.

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Classical Guitar with Pamela Goldsmith

About this course

The origins of the classical guitar date back to the fifteenth century. The vihuela, lute, and baroque guitar are the early predecessors of the guitar. With its origins reaching deep into the past, the classical guitar repertoire spans over five hundred years worth of material. Pamela Goldsmith explains the techniques necessary to mastering this timeless art form.

What you'll learn

  • Execute PIMI arpeggio pattern with consistent rhythm and tone
  • Navigate complex chord changes while maintaining steady arpeggio
  • Apply alternating i-m plucking pattern to scale passages
  • Control unwanted string resonance through proper dampening
  • Understand and apply closed position scale patterns for transposition
Release date: 05/10/2011 • 10h 35m runtime
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Sample lessons
Lesson 3: Working in the Key of C (1st Position)
Lesson 3: Working in the Key of C (1st Position)
Working in The Key of C
More Picking Technique
More Picking Technique
Advanced Picking Technique
Learn Slurring Techniques
Learn Slurring Techniques
Learn Slurring Techniques
Etude Inspired by Leo Brouwer
Etude Inspired by Leo Brouwer
Leo Brouwer Inspired Etude

What's included

47 lessons • 24 charts

Introducing Pamela Goldsmith With Classical Guitar
Here we go JamPlay! A new instructor is joining the squad. Her name is Pamela Goldsmith, and she is here to teach us about classical guitar.
Introducing Pamela Goldsmith With Classical Guitar
Here we go JamPlay! A new instructor is joining the squad. Her name is Pamela Goldsmith, and she is here to teach us about classical guitar.
Picking Technique
In lesson 2, Pamela provides more introductory information about playing classical guitar. You will learn about nail care and proper tone production.
Lesson 3: Working in the Key of C (1st Position)
Pamela demonstrates how to get your fingers warmed up while working in the key of C. Using The "PIMA" technique, this lesson will help open doors to classical style playing. Enjoy!
Lesson 3: Working in the Key of C (1st Position)
Pamela demonstrates how to get your fingers warmed up while working in the key of C. Using The "PIMA" technique, this lesson will help open doors to classical style playing. Enjoy!
Working in C Major (2nd Position)
In lesson 4, Pamela continues from her last lesson by moving the C major scale to second position. She demonstrates a few new technical exercises in this position.
Working in C Major (2nd Position)
In lesson 4, Pamela continues from her last lesson by moving the C major scale to second position. She demonstrates a few new technical exercises in this position.

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Reviews

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mccambda

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01/05/26

Classical guitar with Pamela Goldsmith

This is one of the best guitar tutorials I purchased. Relating exercises with chords helped my fingerstyle a lot. I look forward to another lesson from this tutor. Thank you. Danny McCambridge

ramoncandido

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01/04/26

The Best

you should be an intermediate to know the chords of the etudes . Sight reading and the CAGED system plus the melody voicings .

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