Classical Guitar For Dummies

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