(Book). From playing the classical guitar, to buying one, to simply enjoying its unique beauty, repertoire and heritage, this colorful all-in-one primer reveals the riches of one of history's finest stringed instruments. It presents more than 90 exercises composed by the author that clarify techniques and concepts, as well as transcriptions of essential classical guitar repertoire. Fully illustrated with diagrams and charts, this book for beginning to advanced players covers reading music notation, theory, key signatures, musical terms, memorization, chords, arpeggios, melody, advanced techniques, playing by ear, general musicianship, and improvisation. Includes a color showcase of the finest models, players and composers; an historical overview of the classical guitar; and a companion CD that allows players to hear exactly how the exercises in the book should sound. Hardcover, spiral-bound.
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David Braid is a graduate of London's Royal College of Music with a Master's Degree in Composition. He currently teaches classical guitar, and composes and performs contemporary classical music around the world. Also a music journalist, Braid served as consultant on contemporary music for the Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century, and has contributed articles to publications including the Tree of Knowledge Partwork and The Great Composers CD-ROM. He is the winner of the John Longmire Prize for Composition and the Chameleon Composers' Group Prize, both in London, and the Composition Prize for Youth Orchestra in Spain.
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The classical guitar-playing position stems directly from the practicalities of keeping the instrument steady while having the hands free to play (no supporting trap is used). Read the first page
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By Yeti
Format:Spiral-bound
The book teaches music theory along with the guitar lessons. The information is given in easily digestible segments. The purpose of each exercise is clearly spelled out. I appreciate the spiral binding that keeps it flat without any struggle. It has a CD to demonstrate how the exercises and pieces should sound. The book includes a section on buying a guitar. It's nicely illustrated and fun to use.
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By fitz
Format:Spiral-bound
This book is one of many classical guitar-teaching books that I own. They are: Solo Guitar Playing (Frederick Noad), Progressive Classical Guitar Method (Jason Waldron), Pumping Nylon (Scott Tennant) and a couple of Mel Bay books just to name a few. Each one approaches teaching and how to play the classical guitar differently. This book by David Braid was made by an excellent publisher, hard back, spiral bound (stays open easy), full color pictures, top quality paper and a cute brunette model showing you how to hold the guitar between your legs. But as they say "Don't judge a book by its cover" the content of this book for me falls very short. It doesn't seem to follow any logical progression of teaching, example: It has you playing in two voices, chords, doted notes and ties before even teaching you the notes on the base strings. Then it puts nail care at the back of the book, and tells me to memorize the studies so I can watch my left hand (contrary to every other book that I have) This all to me just left me frustrated and confused. I am sure David Braid is amazing classical guitarist but just because you can play well doesn't mean you can teach well. Compared to the exceptional book Solo Guitar Playing and the no thrills but concise Progressive Classical Guitar this one sat and collected dust.
P.S. If you really want to give your fingers a work out try Pumping Nylon
By Lee
Format:Spiral-bound
Unlike "the Noad book" (which seemed to turn learning guitar into a chore,) Play Classical Guitar starts fast and teaches quickly. After only a few lessons, I already found myself playing pleasant little tunes.
Excercises quickly get more difficult, but reward you with songs that you're proud to play for friends. The included CD also helps you compare yourself to "the right way."
I heartily reccomend this outstanding book -- except for the fact that you need a lot of will-power to put it down!
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This book is one of many classical guitar-teaching books that I own. They are: Solo Guitar Playing (Frederick Noad), Progressive Classical Guitar Method (Jason Waldron), Pumping... Read more
Published on Nov 19 2002 by fitz
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Wonderful instruction.
This book starts at the beginning covering posture, notation, timing, dynamics, etc. There are exercises in each lesson segment. Each section builds upon a previous exercise. Read more
Published on July 28 2002 by JV
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Excellent choice for learning classical guitar techniques
This is a beautifully put together book. It includes a CD with all the exercises pieces. It starts by discussing general posture and body position for playing. Read more
Published on Jun 28 2002 by Patrick R. Harrison
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Excellent choice for learning classical guitar techniques
This is a beautifully put together book. It includes a CD with all the exercises pieces. It starts by discussing general posture and body position for playing. Read more
Published on Jun 28 2002 by Patrick R. Harrison
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One of the best instructional books I have found.
I have to say when I first bought the book I didn't have a clue that I would be playing as well as I am now. Read more
Published on Dec 10 2001 by ifabunmi ford
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Great classical method for adults
This excellent tutor will take you from beginner to intermediate status in short order. The exercises are a cut above the ordinary. Read more
Published on Oct 2 2001 by Katherine Mann
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