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Classical 4

This book focuses on teaching classical and fingerstyle guitar through performance pieces and duets, allowing students to play full pieces from the first lesson. It emphasizes the importance of video lessons for proper technique and musicality while outlining five main learning goals. Additional resources for further study include method books and dedicated lesson materials for various skill levels.

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Classical 4

This book focuses on teaching classical and fingerstyle guitar through performance pieces and duets, allowing students to play full pieces from the first lesson. It emphasizes the importance of video lessons for proper technique and musicality while outlining five main learning goals. Additional resources for further study include method books and dedicated lesson materials for various skill levels.

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About this book

This book teaches classical and fingerstyle guitar skills with a focus on the rich pedagogical tradition of
classical guitar. Most learning objectives are covered through pieces and duets rather than exercises or
descriptions. This allows students to perform full pieces from the first lesson. Working with a qualified
teacher as well as watching the lesson videos should provide students with a healthy start to guitar.

How to use this book


Study Part 1 in order, covering every piece on every page. Simultaneously begin Part 3 as a technique
routine. Part 2 (chords) can be studied more loosely based on the skills and age of the student. Watch
the video lessons to help you learn proper technique, musicality, and listening skills.

Free video lessons, an essential part of this method


The video lessons for this book are essential to the learning experience. Ideas about musicality and
technique are discussed and demonstrated in the videos. This book omits information that might
clutter the beginner learning experience. Music should be learned through listening and experience.
All the extra information and advice has been included in the free lesson videos which is a better
medium for communicating musical ideas. Find the lessons at the method book page at Werner Guitar
Editions or This is Classical Guitar (also via the sheet music page or lesson page):
https://www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/free-classical-guitar-method-book-pdf/

Five main goals of this book


1. Play solos and duets from start to finish with a steady tempo
2. Play legato melodies (also with open string bass accompaniment)
3. Play arpeggio pieces and patterns
4. Become proficient at reading music in first position (without key signatures)
5. Accompany basic songs with strumming or fingerstyle chords

Educational Series (Further Study)


• Method Book Volume 2 - Continue your progress with new repertoire, techniques, key
signatures, scales, time signatures; theory, musicality, rhythm training; new chords and more.

• Repertoire Lessons Grade 1 to 6 - A dedicated book of lessons and repertoire for each grade.
All the pieces come with dedicated lesson pages and video lessons to help you learn.

• Classical Guitar Technique, Essential Scales, Arpeggios, and Exercises - Routines for all
levels, hundreds of exercises, video lessons.

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