Learn to Play Fernando Sor's "Study in B minor" (Udemy.com)
Play a work by a classical guitar master and take your playing to the next level
Created by: Brian Riggs
Last updated December 2015
What you will learn
- You'll be able to perform the piece all the way through up to performance standard
- You'll make your playing sound more complex and expressive by bringing a melody voice while playing an arpeggio texture at the same time
- You'll build good habits and avoid frustration by learning how to practice the tricky parts of the Study in B minor
How it compares
Against the other 183 rated Udemy courses in Guitar on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.8 out of 5higher than 81% of them
- Reviews21#183 of 184 by number of reviews
- Length0.7 hoursshorter than 98% of them
- Last updatedDecember 2015earlier than 93% of them
Course Description
By the end of this course, you'll be to play one of the favorite pieces for classical guitar, Fernando Sor's "Study in B minor." The course is split up into small, manageable sections so you'll be able to learn quickly and see progress immediately. By taking this course you'll join a group of over 1300 guitarists, and be able to play this piece up to a performance standard.
By the end of this course, you can expect to:
- Be able to play a simple but beautiful piece of music from beginning to end
- Learn how advanced players bring out the melody while playing an arpeggio texutre
- Have tools for problem-solving and know exactly how to practice tricky sections.
This is a relatively short, easy-to-follow course on a commonly played and taught composition for classical guitar. It's so commonly played for a reason, and it's a great piece that can help you get better and move to the next level as a classical guitarist.
The Study in B minor is that difficult, but by approaching it as it was meant to be approached, as a study, you can start building good habits and improving your classical guitar playing.
You'll have a great time going through this course and you'll be able to learn easily because you can clearly see the hands from a variety of angles (a must in any guitar course). You'll have lifetime access to the course and you'll be able to download PDF files of the sheet music for the music.
You can start playing better and having a great piece of music that you can perform and play for others (or just yourself), but you have to start sometime. You can click the button that says "Start Learning Now" to start playing Fernando Sor's "Study in B minor."
Instructor Details
- 4.8 Rating
21 Reviews
Brian Riggs
My name is Brian Riggs and I am a classical guitarist and guitar teacher from Chicago, IL. I have a degree in classical guitar performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts, and I've played in master classes with some amazing guitarists, most notably Christopher Parkening at his class at Montana State University.
I want to share what I've learned from those experiences with as many people as possible; Some of my most satisfying musical experiences have been seeing students make progress and become musicians in their own right. I've taught thousands of lessons in person and I've had the great experience of helping people fulfill their musical goals and realizing their potential as guitarists.
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Reviews
By Terry Quick on 3/10/2025
I loved that he took time to explaining the small details. It makes a major difference.
By Deborah Huck Taglicht on 1/28/2024
It was a very good course. Sometimes I felt there where some esplanations missing, specially with what was going on on the right hand. But after listening the lessons again I got the idea, especially since Brian is such a great guitar player and every note sounds so clear! Thank you!
By EMBERT-JAN van Uitregt on 1/4/2024
He is one of the best teachers of the world wide web. Clear explanation .
By Luis Angel Cortes on 11/7/2020
not for beginners
By Mike Poe on 6/10/2019
Good instructor
By Ah LEE on 8/8/2018
Clear explanation.
By Neil Mo on 3/2/2018
the tutor is confident, reassuring and often lands on the exact thing I was thinking about a piece or how it should be played . . .here h reminds us of the underlying melody and why it needs to be kept top of mind
By Celia on 11/9/2017
Really helped me to conquer some tricky parts. Thanks!
By Rob Orbea on 10/16/2016
patient and clear instructor. thx!
By Luis Asar on 12/19/2015
Brian is not only a competent player on classical guitar but an excellent teacher. Does a great job of giving you small phrases at a time till you're able to internalize it where eventually he gives great instruction on how to make the piece sound interesting and pleasing. Would recommend his lessons to anyone thinking of taking classical guitar you will be amazed at your progress following Brian's quality and easy to understand instructions
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Overall Score : 96 / 100












