Carcassi Classical Guitar Method, New Revised Edition [Paperback]

M. Carcassi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 1962

A new edition, Classical Guitar Method offers an elementary approach to playing the guitar. It provides a table of relative value of notes, definitions and explanations about the rudimentary elements of guitar playing such as scales and tempo. This is one of the most famous guitar method books for students and teachers!

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Carl Fischer, Inc.; Revised edition (June 15, 1962)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825800498
• ISBN-13: 978-0825800498
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #554,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Classical Guitar Method Ever!, July 31, 2000

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This review is from: Carcassi Classical Guitar Method, New Revised Edition (Paperback)

While there are better methods for basic theory and musical variety, the Carcassi Method can't be beat for developing solid technique. The student who has a basic knowledge of guitar theory and hand positions will best be served by this pedagogy. This method, by far, offers the best and most methodical approach to establishing a strong foundation in classical guitar that I have ever come across. The student will learn the various keys that guitar music is written in as well as their scales, chord progressions, arpeggio applications and exercises, along with beautiful and increasingly challenging musical selections. This book is a MUST for the serious classical guitar student!

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The classic classical guitar method, April 3, 2000

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This review is from: Carcassi Classical Guitar Method, New Revised Edition (Paperback)

This book is almost 40 years old, but it is still one of the best guitar methods around. An excellent resource for any guitarist who is serious about improving technique. It includes progressive studies to enhance both left and right hand technique and numerous solo pieces at various levels of difficulty.

I made the mistake of loaning my copy to a friend and he liked it so much he won't give it back! I'm buying another one today.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breakin' a sweat with the old nylon, February 8, 2005

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This review is from: Carcassi Classical Guitar Method, New Revised Edition (Paperback)

This book is the boot camp of classical guitar studies. Only serious students and aspiring nylon knights need apply for this school in a book!!! Reading and understanding musical notation and vocabulary are a must(this book contains no tabulature) for aspiring classical guitarist, and this book certainly leaves nothing out in that aspect. It starts the student of with the basics, but progresses quickly. The studies are actually interesting, challenging and fun to play all the way through. No "Mary had a Little Lamb" or "Three merry Men" songs here to practice your skills on. It certainly kept my interest going in strengthening my weak reading skills. My only complaint is the lack of time spent on proper technique, and the fact that there are no pictures to help the student understand this aspect of classical. But I suppose that could be found elsewhere. I have no regrets in purchasing this book and it has only helped and inspired me in my pursuit of the instrument.