Free online courseFernando Sor Studies for Classical Guitar
Duration of the online course: 4 hours and 57 minutes
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Free classical guitar course covering Fernando Sor Op. 60 studies with guided lessons to build technique, tone, control, and musical phrasing.
In this free course, learn about
Course Orientation and How to Use Op. 60
Foundations: First Studies and Core Technique
Arpeggios and Texture Development
Balance, Emphasis, and Right-Hand Control
Rhythm, Coordination, and Musical Phrasing
Advanced Articulation, Editing Choices, and Performance Focus
Full Performance: Complete Op. 60 Set
Course Description
Fernando Sor Studies for Classical Guitar is a free online course from This is Classical Guitar designed to help classical guitarists build solid technique and musical confidence through Fernando Sor’s 25 Progressive Studies, Op. 60. Centered on clear, practical guidance, it supports players who want to refine fundamentals while developing a more expressive, classical sound.
Work through the complete set of studies in a structured way, with each lesson focusing on common technical and musical challenges found in Sor’s writing. You will strengthen right-hand control, left-hand coordination, tone production, articulation, balance between voices, and clean position changes, while also improving phrasing and musical direction.
As you progress from early to later studies, you will reinforce core skills such as steady rhythm, consistent dynamics, and accurate fretting, while learning how to practice efficiently and troubleshoot typical stumbling blocks. The course encourages thoughtful practice so you can move beyond simply getting the notes and toward playing with clarity, elegance, and stylistic awareness.
Ideal for students and self-taught guitarists exploring the classical repertoire, this course offers a complete guided path through Op. 60 that fits well alongside your regular practice routine. If you want a focused way to develop technique through time-tested études, this Sor studies course provides a reliable, repertoire-based approach.
Course content
Video class: Introduction to Fernando Sor's 25 Progressive Studies, Op.60 for Classical Guitar09m
Exercise: What is described as the primary pedagogical goal of Fernando Sor’s 25 Studies, Op. 60?
Video class: Study No.1, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar07m
Exercise: In Study No. 1 from Op. 60, what is the main advice for avoiding a "one note at a time" sound and creating harmony?
Video class: Study No.2, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar07m
Exercise: What is the main goal for making Study No. 2 sound rich, despite its simple notation?
Video class: Study No.3, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar08m
Exercise: What is the main technical focus of Fernando Sor Op. 60, Study No. 3 as described in the lesson?
Video class: Study No.4, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar09m
Exercise: In Study No. 4 (Op. 60), what key signature is emphasized, and which notes are flat because of it?
Video class: Study No.5, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar10m
Exercise: What overall form and key plan is described for Study No. 5 (Op. 60)?
Video class: Study No.6, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar11m
Exercise: In Study No. 6 (Op. 60), what is the main new technical focus compared to the earlier studies?
Video class: Study No.7, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar09m
Exercise: In Study No. 7 (Op. 60), what is the main right-hand fingering solution suggested when the initial arpeggio pattern “runs out of fingers”?
Video class: Study No.8, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar04m
Exercise: What is the main technical focus of Study No. 8 from Fernando Sor’s Op. 60 in this lesson?
Video class: Study No.9, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar08m
Exercise: How is Study No. 9 (Op. 60) mainly related to Study No. 8 in this set of etudes?
Video class: Study No.10, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar10m
Exercise: In Sor Op. 60 No. 10, what core right-hand concept is recommended for the arpeggio texture in the opening bars?
Video class: Study No.11, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar13m
Exercise: In Fernando Sor Study No. 11 (Op. 60), which right-hand finger should most often carry the emphasis to keep the balance and beat clear?
Video class: Study No.12, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar09m
Exercise: What is the main technical change introduced in Study No. 12 (Op. 60) compared to earlier studies?
Video class: Study No.13, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar08m
Exercise: In Study No. 13 (Op. 60), what interval is used throughout most of the piece to build the moving chords?
Video class: Study No.14, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar09m
Exercise: In Fernando Sor Op. 60 No. 14, what is identified as the primary musical task while playing the study?
Video class: Study No.15, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar10m
Exercise: In Study No. 15 (Op. 60), what right-hand technique is recommended from bar 5 as a useful skill to develop?
Video class: Study No.16, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar16m
Exercise: In Study No. 16 (Op. 60), what are the two challenging rhythms highlighted near the end of the piece?
Video class: Study No.17, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar10m
Exercise: What right-hand approach is recommended to simplify the fingering in Sor Op. 60 Study No. 17?
Video class: Study No.18, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar15m
Exercise: In Study No. 18 (Op. 60), what is highlighted as a key musical focus to tie the piece together?
Video class: Study No.19, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar07m
Exercise: In Study No. 19 (Op. 60), what is the main practice focus to bring out the musical line?
Video class: Study No.20, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar11m
Exercise: In Sor’s Study No. 20 (Op. 60), what key is highlighted as contributing to the piece’s sound?
Video class: Study No.21, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar10m
Exercise: What is the main technical focus of Fernando Sor Op. 60, Study No. 21 in this lesson?
Video class: Study No.22, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar14m
Exercise: When dealing with inconsistent slur markings in Study No. 22, what editing approach is used for bars 17–24?
Video class: Study No.23, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar11m
Exercise: In Study No. 23 (Op. 60), what is the primary performance goal regarding voicing?
Video class: Study No.24, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar10m
Exercise: In Sor’s Op. 60 Study No. 24, what is the main technical texture and pedagogical focus emphasized throughout the piece?
Video class: Study No.25, Op.60 by Fernando Sor and Lesson for Classical Guitar10m
Exercise: In Study No. 25 (Op. 60), what tuning adjustment is required for the 6th string?
Video class: Complete Sor Studies, Op.60 No.1-25 by Fernando Sor for Classical Guitar30m
This free course includes:
4 hours and 57 minutes of online video course
Digital certificate of course completion (Free)
Exercises to train your knowledge
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