Teaches the essentials of classical guitar from beginning levels to late intermediate. Features lessons on right-and left-hand technique, posture, ornaments and slurs, performance aesthetics, fingernail care and more. Not intended for the absolute beginner.
Offering essays by the world's top experts in a full-color, coffee-table quality book, this is the first work to tell the complete story of the classical guitar and its repertoire, players and makers - from its 19th century European roots to modern international interpretations. This handsome softcover volume features lavish photography of classical guitars made by the best luthiers in the world. Additional essays cover use of the classical guitar in pop music, different playing and teaching techniques, the collectors' market, and the science of the guitar. It also features profiles of legendary artists such as Andres Segovia, Julian Bream and John Williams, plus a full discography, a glossary, an index, a bibliography, and a guitar measurement chart.
(Guitar Method). The Hal Leonard Classical Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play classical guitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by renowned classical guitarist and teacher Paul Henry uses the music of the master composers to teach you the basics of the classical style and technique. The book includes pieces by Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Schumann, Purcell and many more and includes lessons on: tuning * proper playing technique * notes in open position * PIMA technique * time signatures * key signatures * scales * chords * and more. Includes access to audio demo tracks online for download or streaming.
For music lovers who've always wanted to play guitar but have been put off by traditional guitar methods, these books get you playing right away without having to pick through heavy theory and music-reading lessons first. Every book in the For Beginners series progresses from the very basics of buying your first instrument through the fundamentals of playing your favorite style of music. 48 pages each with enhanced CD.
"This comrpehensive audio-visual course provides all the guidance and information you need not only to learn to play the guitar, but also to record and perform successfully. An accompanying CD provides an instant reference to the practical lessons as you master the guitar, and special features enable you to learn different musical styles as well as writing and recording your own songs." -- back cover.
One of the most popular classical guitar methods ever written. A basic and orderly presentation of the necessary information and exercises essential to beginning guitar instruction. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.
Here in a single volume is the original guitar method of Mateo Carcassi (1792-1853) translated to ENGLISH and SPANISH and published with his famous "25 Studies". Although regarded as moderately archaic in terms of modern guitar technique, Carcassi's time- proven method is second to none in its presentation of a graded learning system featuring scales, exercises, and engaging compositions in various keys. Written in standard notation only.
A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists, addressing technicaland musical issues. Any serious student of classical guitar will appreciate thisbook which covers topics often heard in a lesson, but seldom covered in a book, with appropriate repertoire provided. Topics covered include technical control, study habits, crafting interpretations, tone production, performance anxiety, and much more. Students and teachers alike will appreciate the varied repertoire selections, aswell as the annotated repertoire list included for further study. Includes thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire to allow guitarists toovercome obstacles and reach the next level in their playing. - A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists, addressing technical and musical issues - Topics covered include technical control, study habits, crafting interpretations, tone production, performance anxiety, and much more. - Students and teachers alike will appreciate the varied repertoire selections, as well as the annotated repertoire list included for further study. - Thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire allow guitarists to overcome obstacles and reach the next level in their playing.