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Learn to:
* Select the right classical guitar for you
* Develop correct hand position and posture
* Tune your guitar
* Play along with exercises and pieces on the audio CD
The fun and easy way¯® to start playing classical guitar!
Want to be a classical guitarist, but never had a lesson? No problem -- this hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need toplay scales, melodies, and full-length pieces in the classical style. You get plenty of practice exercises to stretch your skills, selections from the classicalrepertoire, and a bonus audio CD that helps you play along with the music pieces from the book!
* Get acquainted with your guitar -- familiarize yourself with the unique make-up and parts of a classical guitar
* Start making some music -- play melodies on individual strings, move on to arpeggios, and get your fingers in shape with scales
* Ramp up your technique -- play barres, slurs, and trills; handle harmonics; master right-hand tremolo; and venture up the neck to play in the higher positions
* Build your classical repertoire -- from Renaissance and Baroque to Classical, Romantic, and Modern, play pieces from the major eras in classical music
* Practice makes perfect -- improve your performance with expert guidance through each exercise and piece in the book
Open the book and find:
* Tips and techniques for playing beautiful pieces
* How to read music notation and tablature
* Basic finger and thumb strokes
* Right- and left-hand techniques
* Musical examples, charts, and photos
* Music pieces from the guitar greats
* The best ways to care for your guitar
* A step-by-step tutorial on changing your strings
Bonus CD Includes
More than 140 recorded performances of the exercises and pieces featured in the book
Pieces performed using a count-off, allowing you to play along in time with the music
Tuning notes to help you tune up your guitar
* Select the right classical guitar for you
* Develop correct hand position and posture
* Tune your guitar
* Play along with exercises and pieces on the audio CD
The fun and easy way¯® to start playing classical guitar!
Want to be a classical guitarist, but never had a lesson? No problem -- this hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need toplay scales, melodies, and full-length pieces in the classical style. You get plenty of practice exercises to stretch your skills, selections from the classicalrepertoire, and a bonus audio CD that helps you play along with the music pieces from the book!
* Get acquainted with your guitar -- familiarize yourself with the unique make-up and parts of a classical guitar
* Start making some music -- play melodies on individual strings, move on to arpeggios, and get your fingers in shape with scales
* Ramp up your technique -- play barres, slurs, and trills; handle harmonics; master right-hand tremolo; and venture up the neck to play in the higher positions
* Build your classical repertoire -- from Renaissance and Baroque to Classical, Romantic, and Modern, play pieces from the major eras in classical music
* Practice makes perfect -- improve your performance with expert guidance through each exercise and piece in the book
Open the book and find:
* Tips and techniques for playing beautiful pieces
* How to read music notation and tablature
* Basic finger and thumb strokes
* Right- and left-hand techniques
* Musical examples, charts, and photos
* Music pieces from the guitar greats
* The best ways to care for your guitar
* A step-by-step tutorial on changing your strings
Bonus CD Includes
More than 140 recorded performances of the exercises and pieces featured in the book
Pieces performed using a count-off, allowing you to play along in time with the music
Tuning notes to help you tune up your guitar
