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Bach Lute suite BWV 996
Hi there, I’d like to ask you if you know any good arrangements of Bach Lute suite in e minor. If yes, will you be able to share it with me? Thanks
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Polyphonic Playing with Peter Graneis
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Effortless Left-Hand Slurs with Arturo!
Interpreting Spanish Music with Eduardo Inestal
Three Finger Scales with Peter Graneis
‘Lego’ Guitar Technique with Emmanuel Sowicz
Healthy Guitar Practicing - With Dragos Ilie!
Staccato, Portato, or Legato with Sanel Redžić
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Right-Hand Cross-String with Tengyue Zhang aka TY
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