Product Description

This edition of the standard text aims to establish a solid foundation of basic classical guitar technique. It provides a course of instruction in all aspects of guitar performance - from basic elements to complete interpretation. Instruction is included on basic strumming patterns, chords, scales, and ensemble playing. Additionally, there are new exercises, practice studies, and self-tests, as well as a survey of the guitar repertoire and numerous solo and ensemble compositions. The book is illustrated with 15 photos, 15 diagrams and nearly 300 musical examples. It is suitable for beginners with no prior musical experience.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #397001 in Books
• Published on: 1994-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 238 pages

Customer Reviews

Fan-bloomin-tastic!
Ever got that feeling like you're banging your head against a brick wall? Like you've come so far in playing guitar but you really just can't go any further without help? Well if you like me feel this way, then you have two options..

1) Have expensive lessons which will invariabley take you to new levels.. 2) BUY THIS BOOK! This book enables you to start at the very basics again. I guarantee if you've never had lessons you will learn the essential things you missed the first time round.. and if you did then you can perfect the things you didn't get the first time when you were rushing through, trying to get the best out of your money. This book aids you in reading real music! Not tab. Tab is easy... I found that by combining this book with some basic speed building licks I became a comptent music reading solo'er in one week. Don't believe me? Try it out (Bear in my mind that I'm a student and therefore spent my whole day doing it.. hehe) If you benefit from teaching yourself stuff then get this great book and start today...

Gold
The very best of the best!Easy instructions,easy examples,easy for beginers. It took me 9 months to make the hole study,5-6 hours a day 5 days a week and now I'm here waiting for my next lesson!I wish we had this kind of treasure available in Honduras. If you wanna be good at it,start with the Solo Guitar Playing Book 1. Thank-you Mr.Noad!

The best of best
Among all books written by Frederick Noad, this is the book you wanna keep with you, if you play a classical guitar. Don't worry about buying any other books, because this book has everything you need to know to be a "good" classical guitarist. Amagingly, this is not only textbook but one which's filled with unlimited capacity to use. I mean, even if you finish using this book, try every single pieces with different interpretation. Arrange all pieces with "your" interpretation, with changing tone, volume, harmony, etc..... it never ends using this book. It's just worth to buy.