Introduction

The method is intended for any mature learner fifteen years old or older who has not had any
prior exposure to the classical guitar. The only prerequisite that is obligatory is your desire to learn, and the patience to understand that everything being taught in this method is important in learning how to play the guitar. This method can be used in a class situation or for individual instruction.




Table of Contents

Preface *
Introduction 1
Choice of Guitar 2
Main Parts of the Guitar 3
Lesson 1 Tuning the Guitar 4
Basic Terms and Symbols in Music 5
Lesson 2 The Notation of Rhythms 6
Lesson 3 Rhythmic Exercises 8
Lesson 4 Terms and Symbols in Guitar Music 9
Learning Pitches on the Guitar 10
Notes on the High E-String (first string) 11
Lesson 5 Notes on the B-String (second string) 12
Dotted Rhythms 12
Lesson 6 Notes on the B and E-Strings 13
Lesson 7 Notes on the G-String (third string) 14
Lesson 8 Notes on the D-String (fourth string) 15
Lesson 9 Notes on the G and D-Strings 16
Lesson 10 Notes on the A-String (fifth string) 17
Lesson 11 Notes on the low E-String (sixth string) 18
Note Drill 19
Lesson 12 Accidentals 20
Lesson 13 Rests 23
Lesson 14 Reading Guitar Music in 2 to 4 Parts 24
Reference Sheet 26
Lesson 15 Two Beginning Pieces 27
Lesson 16 Key Signatures 28
Lesson 17 Self Test 29
Lesson 18 Scarborough Fair 30
Prelude in D Major 31
Lesson 19 Exercises for the Development of Rhythm 32
Lesson 20 TwoSelected Classical Pieces 34
Lesson 21 Scales 38
Lesson 22 Slurs 40
Lesson 23 Basic Chords 41
House of the Rising Sun 42
Lesson 24 Advanced Tuning Techniques 43
Lesson 25 Finding Notes on the Fret Board 44
Lesson 26 Classical Guitar Pieces 45
Lesson 27 Guitar Repertoire Selections 52
Answers to Exercises