Now in one volume, much of what the novice classical guitarist will need to know to place him or her on the recital stage. From proper Instrument care and maintenance to the necessary technical skills, musical mindset and the standard repertoire?all is exposed and explored in enough detail and insight that the student will wish to keep this book close at hand for years to come top serve as a ready reference source.

Complete in three volumes, this widely used text presents classical guitar instruction in a logical and clear manner. the student is thoroughly grounded in left and right hand technical studies and is acquainted with the works of the masters. In notation only.

From the best-selling author of Pumping Nylon, Alfred introduces the third book in Scott Tennant's Basic Classical Guitar Method series. This book offers a step-by-step approach for learning how to play new techniques such as barres, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and grace notes and how to play in different positions on the fingerboards. The book includes pieces by Bach, Sor, Giuliani, Carulli, and Carcassi, plus many helpful photographs and drawings. Collect the entire trilogy and start playing classical guitar now!

Mel Bay's own method for the classic guitar, featuring a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of music and reading guitar notation, plus graded studies and pieces. This book presents classic guitar technique in a manner that anyone can easily follow. Musical and technical concepts are introduced gradually as needed throughout the text and driven home with ample musical illustrations. Information is provided on: basic right and left-hand techniques, reading standard notation, harmonics, and playing in various keys and positions. In addition to the many classical etudes included here by Aguado, Bach, Carcassi, Carulli, Diabelli, Giuliani, Sor, and others, Mel Bay has made a significant contribution to the student guitar repertoire by transcribing works by Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Mozart, Pleyel, Rubenstein, and others in the classical style. The pieces and exercises are arranged to progress systematically through various keys and playing positions. Written entirely in standard notation only.

Complete in three volumes, this widely used method series presents classical guitar instruction in a logical and clear manner. the student is thoroughly grounded in left and right hand technical studies and is acquainted with the works of the masters. In this volume, the student will be introduced to the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Positions. There is complete treatment for the development of these positions including etudes, solos, duets, and chord studies. This book gives much attention to keys seldom presented in detail in other methods, namely the keys of E flat, C Minor, A flat, F Minor, D flat, B flat Minor, G flat, E flat Minor, F sharp, and D sharp Minor. This volume will be a valuable asset to the student desiring to master these more difficult positions and keys. Notation only. the companion CD demonstrates most of the exercises and solos in the book at performance tempo.

Complete in three volumes, this widely used method series presents classical guitar instruction in a logical and clear manner. The student is thoroughly grounded in left and right hand technical studies and is acquainted with the works of the masters. In this volume, the student will be introduced to the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Positions. There is complete treatment for the development of these positions including etudes, solos, duets, and chord studies. This book gives much attention to keys seldom presented in detail in other methods, namely the keys of E flat, C Minor, A flat, F Minor, D flat, B flat Minor, G flat, E flat Minor, F sharp, and D sharp Minor. This volume will be a valuable asset to the student desiring to master these more difficult positions and keys. Notation only. The companion CD demonstrates most of the exercises and solos in the book at performance tempo.

The book - My Guitar Method Book 1, has been written for the beginner with a teacher as a guide. Different from most of the classical guitar methods, My Guitar Method is a practical approach method to guitar playing, which is to learn a simple system of notation for guitar without the need for long verbal explanation and theory at the beginning. The system is known as “tablature” or “ TAB” – which has been using in various forms since the sixteen century. From the method, students will be first trained with standard fingering plucking and exercise with a more efficient method, in order to provide them with general basic on-finger skills for further progression. After a few technique lessons for both hands, the student will start learning how to read standard notation and apply it to guitar playing. The book also provides some basic theory, simple chord strumming, and sight-reading exercise. Anyway, none of the method will suite to all types of students, they are always encouraged to refer others method which is recommended by their instructor in a different level. My hope is that all the learners of this book will have an enjoyable and meaningful experience.

(Guitar Method). This premier method for the beginning classical guitarist, by one of the world's pre-eminent virtuosos and the recognized heir to the legacy of Andres Segovia, is now completely revised and updated! Guitarists will learn basic classical technique by playing over 50 beautiful classical pieces, 26 exercises and 14 duets, and through numerous photos and illustrations. The method covers: rudiments of classical technique, note reading and music theory, selection and care of guitars, strategies for effective practicing, and much more!

Complete in three volumes, this widely used method series presents classical guitar instruction in a logical and clear manner. The student is thoroughlygrounded in left and right hand technical studies and is acquainted with the works of the masters. In this volume, the student will be introduced to the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Positions. There is complete treatment for the development of these positions including etudes, solos, duets, and chord studies. This book gives much attention to keys seldom presented in detailin other methods, namely the keys of E flat, C Minor, A flat, F Minor, D flat, B flatMinor, G flat, E flat Minor, F sharp, and D sharp Minor. This volume will be a valuable asset to the student desiring to master these more difficult positions and keys. Notation only. Includes access to online audio which demonstrates most of the exercises and solos in the book at performance tempo

Complete in three volumes, this widely used text presents classical guitar instruction in a logical and clear manner. the student is thoroughly grounded in left and right hand technical studies and is acquainted with the works of the masters. In notation only.