Progressive Classical Guitar Method: For Beginner to Intermediate Students [Book 1] [Paperback]

Jason Waldron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1980

For Beginning Classical Guitarists

Product Details

• Paperback: 103 pages
• Publisher: Koala Music Publications (December 31, 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0947183124
• ISBN-13: 978-0947183127
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Progressive Classical Guitar Method-Jason Waldron, March 20, 2002

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Gerald Dame (Bishop, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Progressive Classical Guitar Method: For Beginner to Intermediate Students [Book 1] (Paperback)

I have been playing guitar for nearly 40 years, rock & roll, blues and C&W. I would say that my playing was very average. Self taught, etc. I have always loved classical guitar music and in fact, that is what originally brought me to the guitar. Everytime that I considered playing classical music I was stopped by how difficult the music appeared and by the fact that I couldn't sight read music. At the age of 58, I sold my electric guitars, bought a nice Larrivee classical guitar and purchased Jason Waldron's book. I am totally hooked. I am playing much better, I am reading music and I have started to realize a lifelong dream. I wish that there would have been opportunities like this book when I was younger. This book takes you from the very beginning and has you playing early intermediate pieces at the end. I have finished this book and wish that there was a good second volume. Anyone can do this, if you have interest in this type of music, buy this book. It could be the beginning of an entirely new musical interest for you.

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent classical guitar method instruction and CD, March 23, 1999

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This review is from: Progressive Classical Guitar Method: For Beginner to Intermediate Students [Book 1] (Paperback)

This is the first in a comprehensive series of classical guitar instruction texts by Jason Waldron. Each book comes with a CD which contains every example in the book. The left track contains the student's part and the right track contains the instructor's accompaniment, where applicable. The texts are written clearly and are well-illustrated. This book starts at the most fundamental level and progresses rapidly, but consistently. It is ideal for dedicated beginners who do not have ready access to formal in-person instruction. (Probably written with the populace of the Australian Outback in mind.) The music used in the text is comprised of some of the best classical music written for the guitar or suitably transcribed and is certain to inspire even the tyro.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best teacher on paper!, March 14, 2000

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Tom Owings (South Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Progressive Classical Guitar Method: For Beginner to Intermediate Students [Book 1] (Paperback)

I never thought I would be able to read music, much less play some of the classical pieces which are contained in this book. The author, Jason Waldron does a wonderful job by progressing through single string exercise, chords, arpeggios, and melody playing. I was reading music and playing classical guitar within three months! Forget Aaron Shearer, this book is outstanding!