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  Pumping Nylon Technique Handbook $11.95
  This is perhaps the most practical intermediate to advanced technique method book written
to date one that you will actually put to use.  Includes warm-up routines, right and left hand
techniques, Giuliani's 120 Right Hand Studies, and original compositions by Andrew York and
Brian Head.
  Pumping Nylon Technique Handbook with DVD $32.95
       
  Pumping Nylon Technique Handbook in TABLATURE $15.95
       
  Pumping Nylon Easy to Intermediate / CD Included $18.95
 

The works in this book are selected and designed around the various techniques addressed
in the Pumping Nylon Handbook.  Includes works by A. York and D. Pritchard and etudes by
Tárrega, Carcassi, Giuliani and Sor.
  Pumping Nylon Intermediate to Advance / CD Included $18.50
 

Offered in this book are several staples of the guitar repertoire, in addition to new works by
Joe Diorio, Carlos Rivera, and Brian Head.
  Basic Classical Guitar Method by Scott Tennant.    
 

A fun and friendly method that starts at the very beginning. Photographs, drawings and
personal tips from this renowned performer make learning easy.
 

Book 1 with CD, Absolute Beginner

$ 15.95

Book 1 with DVD, Absolute Beginner $ 22.95
       
  DVD: Basic Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1 DVD by Scott Tennant. $ 19.95
       
 

Basic Classical Guitar Method by Scott Tennant

$ 17.95

Book 2 with CD, Advanced Beginner

A step-by-step approach for learning how to play. Introduces essential
classical guitar techniques including rest stroke and block chords. How to
shape and use the right-hand fingernails.
 

Aguado New Guitar Method. Edited Jeffery / Translated L. Bigwood

$ 42.00

Dionisio Aguado's New Guitar Method is the standard English translation of
Aguado’s celebrated method for guitar, which for more than a century was
the most famous of all the methods for the instrument. Translated from
the Spanish edition.
 

Walking Bass Lines for Jazz Guitar, Stephan Badreau

$ 22.95

A step by step guide to playing chords and bass for jazz guitar.
Standard notation and TAB with CD included.
 

Sight Reading for the Classical Guitar by Robert Benedict
Daily sight reading material with emphasis on interpretation, phrasing, form, etc.

Level 1 through 3 $ 12.95

Level 4 through 5

$ 12.95

 

Salsa: Afro Cuban Montunos for Guitar w/CD. Carlos Campos

$ 22.95

Carlos Campos has created an instructional book showing guitarists how to play Salsa with over
400 examples (60 examples recorded on the CD) with each example for 2-3 and 3-2 clave.
These Salsa patterns can be used for Jazz, & Latin Jazz styles.
 In standard notation and tablature.
 

Antonio Cano. (1811-1897) Método para Guitarra (facsimile)

$ 28.00

This method includes Studies for the right and left hand, scales, chords, and
arpeggios. A. Cano studied with Dionisio Aguado and published his guitar
method in 1852 and again reprinted 1868.
 

Bossa Nova & Samba for Guitar w/CD, M. Christiansen

$ 17.95

This book presents many of the components used in playing bossa nova
and samba. The content will focus on accompaniment styles, technique
and in explaining theoretical concepts pertaining to harmony and rhythm.
 

The Complete Carcassi Guitar Method

$ 12.95

A modern edition of Matteo Carcassi´s (1792-1853) guitar method. Includes
Carcassi´s famed 25 Studies.  Compiled and arranged by Mel Bay. Text in
both English and Spanish translation.
 

Foundation Studies in Classic Guitar Technique, J. Duarte

$ 19.95

This book of technical studies helps the students to develop three important
aspects of guitar technique, scale movement, Legato, and broken chords.
 

The Art of Classical Guitar Playing, Charles Duncan

$ 19.95

Chapter 1, The principle of functional tension. Chapter 2, the left hand.
Chapter 3, Right-Hand position. Chapter 4, Nail Filing. Chapter 5, Articulation.
Chapter 6, Coordination and velocity. Chapter 7, Expressive Devices.
Chapter 8, The art of classical guitar playing.
 

Classical Guitar 2000, Charles Duncan

$ 18.95

A Companion Volume to "The Art of Classical Guitar Playing"

Section 1, Scales. Section 2, Chords and Argeggios. Section 3, Left-Hand
Development. Section 4, Exercises in Technical and Interpretive Control.
 

Ultimate Latin Riffs for Guitar, Joe De Sa

$ 21.95

A study into Latin guitar styles including: Salsa, Mambo, Merengue,
Calypso, Cha Cha etc. The 50 examples are transcribed from the
recorded audio CD. Each ex. is recorded twice, the 1st version w/ guitar,
piano, bass and drums and the 2nd version with piano, bass and drums.
 

Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section, N. Faria & C. Korman

$ 28.00

This book provides and insight into various Brazilian rhythms with a play-along
CD to the styles of samba, bossa nova, partidoalto, choro, baião, frevo,
marcha-rancho, and afoxé. Book and CD for piano, guitar, bass and drums.
 

The Brazilian Guitar Book, by Nelson Faria

$ 26.00

The Brazilian Guitar Book by Nelson Faria is a complete guide to playing guitar accompaniment and
chord melodies in various Brazilian styles - Samba, Bossa Nova, Frevo, etc. Comes with a CD of Nelson
demonstrating each exercise, plus a tune in each style. Many variations of basic comping patterns
written out, each with complete chord voicings. Also includes short transcriptions of guitar parts as
recorded by Toninho Horta, Joao Bosco, Joao Gilberto, etc. Over 140 pages.
 

Tres Guitar Method, Nelson Gonzales

$ 17.95

The approach of this book is intended for guitarists who wish to explore
this traditional Cuban instrument. It begins with fundamentals and
concludes with some traditional solos and montunos.
 

The Guitar Gymnasium, by Robin Hill

$ 17.95

A mental and Physical Workout, Designed to Develop Flawless Technique.
 

Kitharologus, Ricardo Iznaola

$ 24.95

A technical workout manual for all guitarists. This manual is designed to help
all guitarist attain virtuosity, regardless of their present playing ability by
following well laid-out practice routines of basic skills.
 

Introducing the Guitar, Hubert Käppel

$ 24.95

Step by step guitar method.  Introduction to reading music with clear explanation
of beginner to advanced technique.
 

Latin American Rhythms for Guitar w/CD, Jorge Morel

$ 17.95

Rhythmic patterns to Tangos, Milongas, Malambo, Samba, Salsa,
Danza Paraguaya, Aire de Gato, Brasilian Dance (Choro).
 

Instructional Methods by Frederick Noad
The First Book for the Guitar $ 22.95
Solo Guitar PlayingBook 1 with CD $ 29.95
Solo Guitar Playing Book 2 with CD $ 27.95
 

The Classical Guitar "A New Approach", Theodore Norman

$ 22.95

"My aim of this book is to provide an atmophere of inquiry to consider plastic
movements of both hands and economy of motion...in the study of the right
and left hands".
 

Classical Fingerstyle w/CD, David Oakes

$ 14.95

This book is aimed at any guitarist who wants a quick, thorough grounding
in the essentials for classical and fingerstyle guitar technique. 12 Intensive
lessons for the right and left hand, Arpeggios and scales, free stroke and
rest stroke, harmonics and more. CD includes 92 solo acoustic tracks.
 

The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method, The Art and Technique
of the Classical Guitar. In Collaboration with J. Marshall D. Brandon.
Volume 1 $ 12.95

Volume 2

$ 12.95

 

Escuela Razonada de la Guitarra. by Emilio Pujol / Translated by B. Jeffery
School of the Guitar Book 1 $ 29.95
School of the Guitar Book 2 $ 32.95
School of the Guitar Book 3 $ 24.95
 

Lecciones Para Guitarra, by Julio Sagreras

"I have tried to make learning enjoyable for the student, making the lessons
interesting and as technically diverse as possible", J. Sagreras.  Guitar
technique covered through scales and etudes by this leading guitar master.
First lessons $ 6.95

Second Lessons

$ 6.95

 

Lecciones Para Guitarra, by Julio Sagreras

A modern reprinting of one of the first significant non-European instrumental
methods.  First published by Romero and Fernández, Buenos Aires in 1922, the
same year in which the author's "Técnica Superior"  was published. Text in
English and Spanish.  Additional French and German translations included.
Vol. I     First, second and third lessons. $ 22.95

Vol. II    Fourth & fifth lessons and  "Técnica Superior".

$ 29.95
 

Learning the Classic Guitar, by Aaron Shearer
Part 1, Left and Right Hand $ 14.95
Part 2, Reading and Memorizing Music $ 22.95

Part 3, Interpretation and Performance Development w/CD

$ 22.95
 

The Complete Method for Classic Guitar, by Aaron Shearer
Classic Guitar Technique Vol. I $ 12.00

Classic Guitar Technique Vol. II

$ 17.95
 

The Complete Method for Classic Guitar, by Aaron Shearer
Supplement Vol. I - Slur, Ornament and Reach Development $ 9.95
Supplement Vol. II - Basic Elements of Music Theory for Guitar $ 9.95

Supplement Vol. III - Scale Pattern Studies

$ 20.00
 

Guitar Note Speller, by Aaron Shearer

$ 8.95

The purpose of this "Guitar Note Speller" is to simplify the process of learning
the positions of the notes in music and on the guitar fretboard.
 

Method for the Spanish Guitar, by Fernando Sor

$ 36.00

Originally published in Paris, France in 1830 and  two years later published in
London, England.  This is a complete reprint of the 1832 English translation,
with a preface by Brian Jeffery.
 

Jazz Guitar for Classical Cats, Harmony

book & CD by Andrew York

$ 18.50

Lessons on jazz harmony, jazz feel and reading jazz charts.

 

"I've designed this book to help classical guitarists learn the necessary harmonic skills to
play jazz with confidence and to have some fun doing it."    Andrew York
 

Jazz Guitar for Classical Cats, Chord / Melody

book & CD by Andrew York

$ 18.50

Lessons on chord voicings, voice leading, and arranging for solo guitar.