Kansas City, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2017-08-05 | Hi All,This is a one minute homage to the place I've called home for over 40 years. "Kansas City" is from the 1943 musical "Oklahoma" by Rodgers and Hammerstein (not to be confused with the 1952 rock hit with the same name). This tune is another example of how Richard Rodgers really knew what he was doing as a song writer. For example, in addition to being very catchy, "Kansas City" makes effective and creative use of augmented chords as well as the whole tone scale. I hope you enjoy my arrangement!LarryPlease visit my website, Facebook, and Instagram for links to more videos:Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/lbeekmanguitarstudioFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudio
I Will, for solo guitar #shorts #beatles #classicalguitar Larry Beekman 2024-10-02 | This is a short version of the wonderful Beatle tune, "I Will". The full version is also on YouTube, and the sheet music is in my book, "Beatles for Classical Guitar". I hope you enjoy it, LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana), by Larry Beekman Larry Beekman 2024-09-25 | "Half Moon" is another piece from my collection of classical guitar solos, "Asanas for Classical Guitar", inspired by the practice of yoga. I wrote this one several years ago but just got around to recording (and of course tweaking) it. I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
The Cobra (Bhujangasana) Larry Beekman 2024-08-31 | This is another piece inspired by my practice of yoga. I wrote it several years ago, but recently tweaked it, and this is the "tweaked version". It's included in the collection, "Asanas for Classical Guitar". I hope you enjoy it,Larry(note: While there are no actual cobras in the video, I did the best I could)Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
The Camel (Ustrasana) Larry Beekman 2024-08-20 | Several years ago I wrote a series of pieces inspired by yoga. “The Camel” (Ustrasana) was one of these pieces. About a week ago it mysteriously popped back into my head so I decided to look back at it and ended up tweaking it a bit. This is the “tweaked” version. Due to various health issues, I can no longer even think about performing the camel yoga pose, but at least I can still play this tune! I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Invisible String, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2024-08-02 | "Invisible String" is a beautiful song by Taylor Swift from her 2020 recording "Folklore". The lyrics are wonderful, but a requirement for me as a classical guitarist is that a song must hold up without the lyrics, and this one definitely does. That being said, to me the message of the song is that everything and everyone is connected with "invisible strings"; what affects one of us affects all of us. I hope you enjoy it. #invisiblestring #taylorswift #folklore #classicalguitarLarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Beautiful Boy, for solo guitar #shorts #johnlennon #beautifulboy Larry Beekman 2024-07-06 | "Beautiful Boy" is my favorite tune from John Lennon's 1980 recording, "Double Fantasy", and also the first song I arranged for the book, "John Lennon for Classical Guitar". I hope you enjoy this short version.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2024-06-25 | "If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out" is a joyful song by Cat Stevens. It first appeared in the 1971 movie, "Harold and Maude". I saw the film in the mid 1980s and have been a fan of both the movie and the song ever since, but I didn't get around to arranging it for solo guitar until recently. It turns out that it's very fun to play! The photos in this video are mostly of people and other creatures "singing out". I hope you enjoy it. #catstevens #ifyouwanttosingoutsingout #haroldandmaudeIPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Hello in There, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2024-06-09 | “Hello in There” was included on John Prine’s first album in 1971. It’s a touching song about the isolation of aging (which is remarkable knowing that John was just 22 when he wrote it). I learned the tune years ago from a singer I was working with at the time. Recently it popped into my head again and refused to leave (maybe because I’m approaching the age of some of people he’s singing about?). Anyway, I decided to create this arrangement for classical guitar. I’m happy with the result, and I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Willow, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2024-05-10 | “Willow” is from Taylor Swift’s 2020 recording, “Evermore”. My arrangement is much shorter than Taylor’s original version (and it’s also missing the interesting story). Nevertheless, I think it works well in this form, and it’s fun to play. I hope you enjoy it.Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Borrowed Time, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2024-04-22 | “Borrowed Time” is a great tune from John Lennon’s last recording, “Milk and Honey”. I thought about including in my book, “John Lennon for Classical Guitar”, but at the time I couldn’t make it work. It apparently took about 10 years of “borrowed time” to change my mind about that. I hope you enjoy this arrangement, LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Embryonic Journey, by Jorma Kaukonen Larry Beekman 2024-03-09 | For me, “Embryonic Journey” is a journey into the past. When it appeared on the Jefferson Airplane album, "Surrealistic Pillow" in 1966 I liked it, but I didn’t know what to make of it. Being a novice guitar player, I had no idea it was just one person. When I realized it was just one guy, I couldn’t resist trying to learn it. It ended up being the first guitar solo I learned by ear, and I still like playing it. I consider Jorma one of the teachers I never met. I hope you enjoy this “organic echo” performance, compliments of our halfway remodeled, temporarily empty dining room.Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Nobody Told Me, for solo guitar #shorts #guitar #johnlennon Larry Beekman 2024-03-04 | This is an excerpt of my arrangement of "Nobody Told Me" from John Lennon's 1983 (and last) recording, "Milk and Honey". I still remember my confusion and surprise at hearing this great song for the first time, knowing it was John Lennon, and also knowing he had been gone for three years. I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Seven, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2024-02-23 | Last week I asked one of my younger students what she would recommend I listen to as an introduction to Taylor Swift's music (I'm embarrassed to say I knew next to nothing about her, except that she seems to be a very good person). My student suggested the CD, "Folklore". I listened to it, and "Seven" immediately got my attention. I hope you enjoy this solo guitar version.Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Greece, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2024-01-30 | "Greece" is a catchy tune from George Harrison's 1982 recording, "Gone Troppo". I never attempted to arrange it for solo guitar until recently because I wasn't sure if it would work. But, I'm happy to say it does and I hope you enjoy it. LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Im Happy Just to Dance With You, for solo guitar #Shorts #guitar Larry Beekman 2024-01-07 | This is a short version of one of my favorite my arrangements from “Beatles for Classical Guitar” - I'm Happy Just to Dance With You". I hope you enjoy it (the full one is around here somewhere).Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Empty Garden, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2023-12-08 | Sadly, John Lennon died on this day, 43 years ago. I’ve always thought that “Empty Garden”, written by Elton John in 1982 (lyrics Bernie Taupin) was one of the most beautiful tributes to Lennon. The release of what will probably be the last Beatle recording, “Now and Then” inspired me to arrange “Empty Garden” for solo guitar. I’m happy with how it came out, and now the world has one more tribute to a great musician. I hope you enjoy it. Larry(Note: most of the photos are from the Kauffman Memorial Garden in Kansas City. It’s rarely “empty”, but on this cold and dreary day a few weeks ago, it definitely was.) Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Julia, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2023-10-21 | This beautiful Beatle (John Lennon) tune practically arranged itself. On the original, John accompanies himself on an acoustic guitar. It wasn't too difficult to add the melody to his accompaniment. This is another tune that I regret is not in my book, "Beatles for Classical Guitar". I hope you enjoy it,LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
You Aint Goin Nowhere, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2023-09-12 | “You Ain't Goin' Nowhere" is a catchy tune written by Bob Dylan. It was a hit for the Byrds in 1968. My arrangement is based on the Byrd’s version. My daughter's steel string guitar, which I'm temporarily in custody of (too long of a story for YouTube) was the perfect choice for this tune. I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Michelle, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2023-08-28 | "Michelle" is a beautiful tune from the Beatles 1965 recording, "Rubber Soul". Theoretically it's an interesting tune because it seems like it can't make up its mind whether it's in Major or Minor. Amazingly (at least to me), until about a week ago I'd never arranged it for solo guitar. Now I regret that's it's not in my book, "Beatles for Classical Guitar"; it would have been a great addition. I hope you enjoy this version.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Im a Believer, for solo guitar #Shorts Larry Beekman 2023-08-25 | "I'm a Believer", written by Neil Diamond, was a big hit for the Monkees in 1966. It's a fun tune to play as a guitar solo. I hope you enjoy this excerpt.Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Younger Generation, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2023-08-10 | "Younger Generation" is a beautiful tune written by John Sebastian. It's about the crazy transition from being a kid to a parent. First released by the Lovin' Spoonful in 1968, John performed it one year later at the Woodstock Music Festival. I've always liked the tune and recently decided to arrange it for solo guitar. I was pleasantly surprised to find that without the lyrics it almost sounds like something Antonio Carlos Jobim would have written. I hope you enjoy my arrangement.Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Beware of Darkness, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2023-07-20 | "Beware of Darkness" is one of the great tunes from George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" album. I think it t has one the most unusual and haunting chord progressions in popular music. And it turns out that it's also a fun tune to play on solo guitar. I hope you enjoy this arrangement..Larry Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Every Breath Breath You Take, for solo guitar #Shorts Larry Beekman 2023-07-04 | Every Breath You Take" was a huge hit for the Police in 1983. In fact, it was voted the best song of that year. It uses the simple I - vi - IV - V chord progression, but is made more interesting by the use of all added 9th chords. This arrangement was included in my (unfortunately) out of book, "Popular Hits for Classical Guitar". For anyone who has the book, I hope this helps in learning it, and for everyone else, I hope you enjoy it!LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
If Not for You, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2023-06-30 | "If Not for You" was included on Bob Dylan's 1970 recording, "New Morning", and later that same year on George Harrison's, "All Things Must Pass". This solo guitar version is based on Harrison's arrangement. I'd also like to say that, due to health reasons, this the first video recording I've been able to do since February. It's sort of a "thank you" to all people who have helped through a challenging time. I hope you enjoy it,LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Rainbow Connection #Shorts Larry Beekman 2023-06-18 | "Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection"(I thought my Cordoba travel guitar was the perfect choice for this tune)Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
For Free, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2023-06-08 | "For Free" is a beautiful song from Joni Mitchell's 1970 recording, "Ladies of the Canyon. Joni accompanied herself on piano on the original recording. I was happy to find that it also worked nicely as a guitar solo. This song has always resonated with me because most of what I do (and I'm guessing most musicians) is pretty much for free. In fact, the photos are of musicians I've experienced through the years "playing real good for free". I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Whats Love Got To Do With It, for solo guitar #Shorts Larry Beekman 2023-05-25 | A short homage to TinaPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Wing and a Prayer, for flute and guitar Larry Beekman 2023-04-12 | The backstory: On April 3rd I had a surgery (which I’m thankfully slowly recovering from). Since that surgery, this tune, which I wrote many years ago in memory of my father-in-law and friend, Ted Riegelman, has been constantly going through my head. Ted was a dentist and a pilot. He tragically died in a skiing accident in 1988. I mentioned this sudden song obsession to my wife (and flutist) Kathy. She reminded me that her dad died on April 3 (coincidence?) This is from a recording we made shortly after Ted’s death.Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Brown Eyed Girl, for solo guitar #Shorts Larry Beekman 2023-03-25 | This is a short version of "Brown Eyed Girl", by Van Morrison. I posted a longer version a few months ago. "Brown Eyed Girl" has a special meaning to me because the person who inspired me to arrange it has been very helpful to me. We all help each other in different ways. I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Do You Believe in Magic, for solo guitar #Shorts Larry Beekman 2023-03-17 | John Sebastian wrote some very catchy tune for The Lovin' Spoonful and "Do You Believe in Magic" is definitely one of them. This is a short version of an arrangement I posted earlier. I hope you enjoy it,Larry Please visit my website, Instagram, and Facebook for links to more videos:Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/lbeekmanguitarstudioFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudio
Crackerbox Palace, for solo guitar #Shorts Larry Beekman 2023-03-15 | Crackerbox Palace is one of my all-time favorite post-Beatle tunes. It is from George Harrison's 1976 recording, "Thirty Three & 1/3". This is a shorter version of one I posted a few years ago. I hope you enjoy it.Please visit my website, Instagram, and Facebook for links to more videos:Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/lbeekmanguitarstudioFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudio
Yesterdays Songs, for solo guitar #Shorts Larry Beekman 2023-03-13 | "Yesterday's Songs", by Neil Diamond was written in 1981. It’s weird to think that it has truly become one of “yesterday’s songs”. I recorded a longer version of this tune a few years ago; this was an experiment with "shorts".I hope you enjoy it,LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and Facebook for links to more videos:Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/lbeekmanguitarstudioFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudio
Sweet Survivor, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2023-02-24 | "Sweet Survivor" is my favorite track from Peter, Paul and Mary's 1978 album, "Reunion". It's a hopeful tune, and I think that feeling comes through even without the lyrics. I wanted a hymn like quality, so this version is slower than the original. For me, it's therapeutic this way. I hope you enjoy it.Larry"For everything that matters, carry on."Please visit me on my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Wasted on the Way, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2023-02-07 | "Wasted on the Way", by Graham Nash is from Crosby, Stills, and Nash's 1982 album, "Daylight Again". It's always been one of my favorites by the group. Especially with the lyrics, it somehow manages to be both sad and hopeful at the same time. The recent passing of David Crosby inspired me to create this solo guitar arrangement. I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit me on my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
The Rudolph Rag, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2023-01-19 | I originally wrote this piece in 2002. It was then called "The Confusion Rag" because of the weird rhythmic patterns. Then, in 2014 I revised it and named it after our dog, Rudy. This is yet another (and probably final) revision. The main difference here is a better video, and a shorter introduction (as anyone who's met him knows, Rudy hardly needs an introduction). I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit me on my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
If You Believe, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-12-28 | "If You Believe" was the final track on George Harrison's self titled recording. It's a beautiful tune, and I think the positive message comes through even without the vocal: "Everything you thought is possible if you believe". I hope you enjoy this arrangement.LarryPlease visit me on my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Any Road, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-12-07 | "Any Road" is one of the last tunes George Harrison wrote, and also the last one he ever played live. It was the first song on the 2002 recording, "Brainwashed", and now that I've learned it, it's also one of my favorites of his to play as a guitar solo. I hope you enjoy this arrangement.Larry"If you don't know where you're going, any road'll take you there" -George Harrison Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Art of Dying, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-11-27 | This arrangement of “Art of Dying” is dedicated to the memory of George Harrison, who died on November 29, 2001. “Art of Dying” was included on his first solo recording, “All Things Must Pass” which was released exactly 52 years ago, on November 27, 1970, when Harrison was 27. He had wisdom beyond his years.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Brown Eyed Girl, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-11-10 | ""Brown Eyed Girl" was a big hit for Van Morrison in 1967. It came up in a conversation I had with someone recently. That discussion made me think about trying to arrangement it for solo guitar. I think it came out well, and I'm grateful to the person who inspired me. I hope you enjoy it,LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Honeysuckle Rose, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-10-24 | Honeysuckle Rose was written by Fats Waller in 1929. It has been recorded by many people, and was included in my (unfortunately out of print) collection, "Broadway Hits for Classical Guitar". Someone recently asked me about hearing my arrangement. I didn't realize I hadn’t recorded it, so I remedied that. I hope you enjoy it,LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Do You Believe in Magic, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-09-14 | John Sebastian wrote some very catchy tunes, and "Do You Believe in Magic" is definitely one of them. I liked it as a kid, but as a beginning guitarist I never considered that it could be played as a guitar solo. It turns out that it works really well! I hope you enjoy this arrangement.Larry Please visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Daydream, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-08-30 | My second favorite group from the 60's was the Lovin' Spoonful, but for some reason, until now I've never arranged any John Sebastian songs. "Daydream" was a good choice to remedy that situation. The Spoonful did "Daydream" in C. I've transposed it to G for this solo guitar version. I tried to incorporate the jug band feel as much as possible (and that's a little challenging on classical guitar!) I hope you enjoy it,LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
All of Me, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-07-26 | “All of Me” is a great tune that I’ve known for a long time. It was actually part of my “audition” to arrange for Hal Leonard many years ago, but I had forgotten about it until recently, and I’m glad to have it back in my repertoire! Note: the guitar I’m playing was owned by, Greg, a former student of mine who sadly passed away due to Covid in January. I think he would be happy to know his guitar is being put to good use. I hope you enjoy this tune (and I also hope the filter makes me look passable as a cartoon character).LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Human Nature, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-07-15 | This arrangement is dedicated to my former student, Greg, who tragically passed away due to Covid in January, 2022. Greg started lessons when he was in high school, and I was a young teacher just starting out. He returned for a few more lessons as an adult, and somewhere in that time he had become a Michael Jackson fan. This is one of the tunes I helped Greg learn. Human Nature was written by Steve Porcaro, and became a hit for Michael Jackson in 1983. I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Nightshift, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-06-27 | Nightshift is a great song, and was a big hit for the Commodores in 1985. This arrangement was included in the book, "Popular Hits for Classical Guitar", which is sadly out of print. For some reason, I never (until now) got around to learning it well enough to play in public. I remember that it was a challenging song to arrange, but I'm happy with how it came out. I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
San Juanito, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-05-21 | I’m a big fan of the Chilean group, Inti-Illimani. My wife and I play many of their tunes as flute/guitar duets, but this is the only one I’ve attempted as a solo, mainly because it’s hard to simulate high pitched stringed instruments and flutes on solo guitar. But, my capo and I decided to take a shot at it anyway. I hope you enjoy it!LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Stuck Inside a Cloud, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-04-27 | To me, "Stuck Inside a Cloud" is one of George Harrison's most beautiful tunes, and at the same time one of his saddest. It was released in 2002 on his posthumous album, "Brainwashed". Without the lyrics, it's simply a beautiful tune that works well on classical guitar. I hope you enjoy it.LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Dream Away, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-04-06 | ""Dream Away" was featured in the movie, "Time Bandits", and was included on George Harrison's 1982 recording, "Gone Troppo". It's not one of his better known tunes, but I've always liked it, and it works well as a guitar solo (not to mention it’s a nice thought that, whatever you might be hoping for, maybe “it’s only dream away”). I hope you enjoy it,LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Every Breath You Take, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-03-16 | Every Breath You Take" was a huge hit for the Police in 1983. In fact, it was voted the best song of that year. It uses the simple I - vi - IV - V chord progression, but is made more interesting by the use of all added 9th chords. This arrangement was included in my (unfortunately) out of book, "Popular Hits for Classical Guitar". For anyone who has the book, I hope this helps in learning it, and for everyone else, I hope you enjoy it!LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
Blow Away, for solo guitar Larry Beekman 2022-03-08 | "Blow Away" was the opening track on George Harrison's 1979 self titled album, and it was also a big hit for him that year. On the original, the introduction was played on a slide guitar. It was a bit of a challenge to interpret it on a classical guitar, but I had fun with it. I hope you enjoy it,LarryPlease visit my website, Instagram, and facebook: Website: http://www.larrybeekman.comInstagram: instagram.com/larrybeekmanFacebook: facebook.com/larrybeekmanguitarstudioekmanguitarstudio
