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Guitar InstructionWhy These Books and DVD's?Because these books and DVD's will give you the information you need to improve!In my ongoing search for a quality guitar instruction books and guitar store I remember many years ago coming across the strange title of Pumping Nylon and being mildly amused at the humor, but thinking that this book wouldn't really "cut it" as an instructional text for classical guitar players. How wrong I was! Scott Tennant is a player of great ability and insight, if ill-advised on the use of the gym joke :)) He has the ability to get to the heart of the matter in terms of the right technical approach to speed up your ability and proficiency on the guitar. I started noticing, very quickly, that my flexibility, speed, accuracy and even my overall general sound started to improve. Coupled with the knowledge I was gleaning from Classical Guitar Pedagogy and then "super-charged" with the techniques and exercises in Kitharologous - The Path To Virtuosity, I was taking that giant leap needed to play the music I really enjoyed. Just using these three books, or even on their own, could literally take years off your own learning curve whether you play for personal enjoyment or really want to "go for it" in terms of a classical guitar career. They really are that good! I highly recommend these guitar instruction books and DVD's for their collective "wisdom" for guitarists. If you concentrate on these books and DVD's you have a very powerful method indeed for learning the guitar quickly, but most importantly, properly. Their "no fluff" approach ensures you're getting the best advice possible short of a private instuctor. As long as you follow the advice and actually practice you will improve steadily and ultimately master the guitar...
Books - My Top Three Personal RecommendationsYou can buy these books and DVD's by clicking on the links for SheetMusicPlus.com below...Guitar Instruction Book #1 - Classical Guitar Pedagogy I found it to be most interesting and stimulating and there's probably more information here than in any other guitar instruction book I've ever read...
Classical Guitar Pedagogy by Anthony Glise. For Guitar (Classical). reference. Anthony Glise Urtext. Classic. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 282 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (95638)
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Pumping Nylon, as the title may suggest, is a little more whimsical and light-hearted but nevertheless has some great advice, information and practice techniques...
Pumping Nylon (Book and DVD) (The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook) Edited by Nathaniel Gunod, written by Scott Tennant. For classical guitar. Includes instructional book and instructional video (DVD). With introductory text, instructional text, illustrations and standard guitar notation. Technique. Series: National Guitar Workshop. 95 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AP.20417) See more info... Guitar Instruction Book #3 - "Kitharologus" The Path to Virtuosity by Ricardo Iznaola Kitharologus requires of you a determined, regular approach to practice and improvement via some very ingenious and exacting technical exercises and drills. This guitar instruction book is definitely not for the feint-hearted or the mildly interested...
Ricardo Iznaola: "Kitharologus" The Path to Virtuosity by Ricardo Iznaola. For Guitar (Classical). technique. Chanterelle. Classic. Level: Intermediate. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 128 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (95727) See more info...
Here's a little video of Scott Tennant doing one of his warm up exercises out of Pumping Nylon...
Other Top Quality BooksExtra Guitar Instruction Books 4 - Solo Guitar Playing by Fred Noad Books 1 and 2Instruction, including graded exercises, practice studies, and a survey of the guitar repertoire in Book 1 and in Book 2 it concentrates on technique, sight reading, and musicianship for the intermediate guitarist, with graded exercises and practice studies...
Extra Guitar Instruction Book 5 - The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method - Volume 1 and 2 This premier method for the beginning classical guitarist, by one of the world's pre-eminent virtuosos and the recognized heir to the legacy of Andrés Segovia, is now completely revised and updated! Guitarists will learn basic classical technique by playing over 50 beautiful classical pieces, 26 exercises and 14 duets, and through numerous photos and illustrations. The guitar instruction method covers: rudiments of classical technique, note reading and music theory, selection and care of guitars, strategies for effective practicing, and much more...
Guitar Instruction Book #6 - The Aaron Shearer Guitar Methods - Volume 1, 2 and 3 Learning the Classic Guitar is a new direction in guitar instruction. Many ideas in these books break new ground. In developing this innovative method, Mr. Shearer adhered to the following concepts: 1) How and what students practice is as important as how much they practice... 2) Give information only when it is immediately useful... 3) Start with the easiest skills... 4) Approach challenging skills gradually... Part one focuses on technical development and explains the most efficient approach to study and practice. Part two should go along with part one and it presents the elements of music and procedures for developing ability to sight-read and memorize. It also introduces the visualization concept. Part three teaches the student to form clear and accurate concepts of music expression. It also teaches the guitarist how to perform in public with accuracy and confidence...
DVD'sGuitar Instruction DVD #1 - Pumping NylonScott Tennant's best-selling book is brought to life in this classical guitarist!s technique workout DVD. Includes the famous Pumping Nylon daily warm-up routine and covers important subjects such as nail shape and care, arpeggios and tremolo. Guitar instruction music examples are shown right on the screen, and close-ups of hands and split screens make every concept easy to understand. This is a must-have DVD for every classical guitarist. Running time: 1 hour 57 minutes...
Guitar Instruction DVD #2 - Classical Guitar Performance By Carlos Bonell In this fully interactive DVD, one of the world!s leading classical guitarists, Carlos Bonell, performs 1 hour of the most recognized and loved pieces from the classical guitar repertoire. Guitar instruction interactive menus allow you to view the performance by choosing to watch right hand or left hand in addition to the performance by choosing to watch right hand or left hand in addition to the main footage, which allows a close-up perspective of the techniques employed! Carlos also gives a unique insight into his approach towards interpretation and performance of the pieces in both English and Spanish, as well as some advice on the techniques required to play each piece...
Guitar Instruction DVD #3 - The Segovia Style Classical Guitar of the Maestro This important tutorial covers the music and technique of Andres Segovia, perhaps the greatest classical guitarist of all time. Eliot Fisk, a student and friend of Segovia's, provides countless insights into the Maestro's legacy, teaching transcriptions of the Bach Prelude in D Minor, Canciones Populares and the haunting Estudio Sin Luz. 75 MIN. * LEVEL 4...
So there you have it, THE best way to give your playing that super boost! You simply MUST become a better player for using these resources because they are simply the best on offer. You can see these guitar instruction books are in my own library...
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