Classical and Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques (Musicians Institute Master Class) [Sheet music]

David Oakes (Composer)

Book Description

Series: Musicians Institute Master Class | Publication Date: September 1, 2000

This Master Class with MI instructor David Oakes is aimed at any electric or acoustic guitarist who wants a quick, thorough grounding in the essentials of classical and fingerstyle technique. Topics covered include: arpeggios and scales, free stroke and rest stroke, P-i scale technique, three-to-a-string patterns, natural and artificial harmonics, tremolo and rasgueado, and more. The book includes 12 intensive lessons for right and left hand in standard notation and tab, and the CD features 92 solo acoustic tracks.

Product Details

• Sheet music: 64 pages
• Publisher: Musicians Institute Press; Book & CD edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793580455
• ISBN-13: 978-0793580453
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #746,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very straightforward way to learn classical guitar., January 23, 2005

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Jonathan Cook (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Classical and Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques (Musicians Institute Master Class) (Sheet music)

This is a pretty good book for someone new to classical guitar. I liked the way it was set up,it would start with some finger exercises have a lesson on a certain technique and then end with a song that utilizes that technique and that's pretty much the lay out of most of the book, simple and straightforward. It also explains different ways to hold the guitar and how to correctly position your arms and fingers to be most effecient. I have gone half way through this book so far and my fingerstyle has improved a lot especially now that I know the correct way to do everything. Considering the low price of the book which includes a cd it's a great buy for anyone looking to learn classical guitar from scratch or just brush up on their technique.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre book!, June 3, 2005

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Michael Castell (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classical and Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques (Musicians Institute Master Class) (Sheet music)

Basically the author takes the most common techniques and doesn't do a good job of explaining them. The repertoire is trite, overdone material. This book has nothing new to offer and is probably not the best introduction to classical music and techniques.

5.0 out of 5 stars Already a player, but new to nylon or fingerstyle?, November 21, 2010

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This review is from: Classical and Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques (Musicians Institute Master Class) (Sheet music)

How many acoustic guitars would you expect to find in any given class at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood? This book is not an exhaustive study of technique for the aspiring classical guitarist- nor is it intended to be (in my opinion)- it is clearly written for the electric rock, jazz, or blues player with little or no experience without a pick. Fundamentals applicable to steel, nylon, electric and acoustic, Segovia to Simon and Garfunkel, Atkins and Knopfler. Clear, concise, and to the point. Objectives, directions, exercises, good advice, and carefully selected music. Tablature and 92 track CD included.