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Classical Guitar Instruction Books


If you want to learn how to play traditional classical guitar there is one book that rises above all the others. It was written two hundred years ago and is still the standard for learning. It assumes you have no knowledge of playing guitar and no knowledge of how to read music. It takes you from there to compentent playing. This is the book I learned on. It is a tried a true classic. Carcassi Classical Guitar Method
If you are looking for something more contemporary this is an excellent book. It it clearly written and too assumes you have no prior knowledge of guitar or reading music. As a bonus it also comes with a CD so you can hear how things are supposed to sound. A good choice. A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar
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Technique books

Once you have started to improve as a guitarist you will be looking for books of compositions, and books that will improve your technique and expand your range. Here are some excellent ones.

	Matteo Carcassi - 25 Melodic and Progressive Studies, Op. 60 Once you have worked your way through the Carcassi Method you should move on to this book of 25 Progressive exercises. It will take your technique to new levels.

	Andres Segovia - 20 Studies for Guitar These 20 pieces were composed by Fernando Sor (Who was a contemporary of Beethoven) and this version is edited, revised and played by the grandmaster himself Segovia.

	Pumping Nylon - This is an excellent book for building your technique. With exercises and explanations for improving both left and right hands, increasing speed and much more. It includes an array of daily warm-ups. This is a best selling book and should be a part of everyones library.


Repertoire Books

	Fifty Easy Classical Guitar Pieces This is an excellent first repertoire book for beginners. It has pieces from all the periods of classical guitar and includes a cd of the author playing all the pieces. I highly recommend this if you want to start playing real pieces as a beginner.

	Beatles for Classical Guitar

	50 Baroque Solos for Classical Guitar

	Spanish Guitar Music