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“Matt plays with energy, confidence and amazing virtuosity”
Lawrence Ferrara
Concert Guitarist
“I think Matthew Grasso is one of the most original, distinctive and accomplished guitarists that I have ever heard. His technique, intensity, tonal palette, and concentration make his performances unique and unforgettable experiences”
Marc Teicholz
Concert Guitarist
“Guitarist Matthew Grasso playing Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” plunged into the difficult work, no holds barred,
and with the musical sensitivity and skill that this three-part piece required. That is, exotic Spanish dance rhythms, liveliness, desperation, sorrow and reconciliation were all expressed. Grasso’s playing was astounding.”
Marilyn Mantay
Music Critic
"Guitarist Matthew Grasso plays with such extraordinary grace and beauty that his elegant music appears to be connected with a very deep, calm, meditative state of mind. Which is why I call him a magical musician and a musical magician!"
Brad Slocum
Program Director:
Music At Noon
Westminster Church
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Welcome to the official homepage of Matthew Grasso: improviser, composer, arranger, and musical instrument innovator. Matt plays the Extended 7-String classical guitar and unique 25-string Raga Guitar.
Here you will find audio samples from his CDs, and sample scans of his scores (both original compositions and guitar arrangements of other works).
If you live in Northern California, be sure to check out his upcoming concerts.
Two Guitars For Sale!
1) Six-String Classical Guitar For Sale:
1994 Greg Byers, spruce top, Indian back and sides. First string has 20 frets, produces a very loud, well balanced, very colorful and even sound. (click to see a photo)
Asking $3,800
Contact Matthew Grasso @ 530-759-9071
or mysticalsounds@yahoo.com
2) Extended Seven String Classical Guitar For Sale: 2005 Scott Richter, cedar top, Pau Ferro back and sides. First string has 22 frets, seventh string has two extra frets past the nut making a scale length of 730mm. The Seventh string can be tuned to a low “A” or low “G” below the low E string. Produces a very loud, well balanced and even sound. (click to see a photo)
Asking $3,900
(current Richter guitars sell for $6,000)
Contact Ramona Simko @ 530-750-2615 or email resimko@yahoo.com
New Guitar!
Waylin Carpenter has just finished a new 7-string for Matt. It is a shorter scale length than his previous guitars(614mm from 650). To find out more about Waylin and his work, check out this great article from the Sacramento Bee!
A Celebration of the 7-String Guitar!
The Day Of The 7-String (July 7th, or 07-07) has passed for another year... Thanks to all who joined in for the fantastic celebration of 7-String guitars and beyond at Watermelon Music! See you again next year!
Buy Matt's Albums Online
Head over to ClassicalYou to purchase the following albums online:
You can listen to clips of each track off of all these albums, so be sure to stop by!
Videos!
Check out these videos of Matt:
The Raga Guitar, explained
... also in a higher quality version.
Papamagama, featuring the Raga Guitar
part 1 | part 2 | part 3
Pavane For A Dead Princess
Adagio in G minor for organ and strings
The Five Deadly Talas
The new Nada Brahma album has been released!
To order, call (530) 759-9071 or email
You can also order the album and hear samples from all five tracks on CDBaby!
(click for larger version)
Album Review
Learn more about "Music for the Extended 7-String Guitar" in this new album review.
Article on Mel Bay's Guitar Sessions!
Check out Matt's article, "Playing the Extended 7-String Classic Guitar" on Mel Bay's website. If you're unfamiliar with the 7-string and want to know more, this is a great place to start! Also, be sure to check out an article by luthier Gregory Byers on "Construction of an Extended 7-String Guitar" . Be sure not to miss out on these excellent resources! |
