<b>Want to be a classical guitarist but never had a lesson?</b><p>Want to be a classical guitarist, but never had a lesson? No problem — this hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play scales, melodies, and full-length pieces in the classical style. You get plenty of practice exercises to stretch your skills, selections from the classical repertoire, and a bonus audio CD that helps you play along with the music pieces from the book!<p><ul><li>Get acquainted with your guitar — familiarize yourself with the unique make-up and parts of a classical guitar<li><p>Start making some music — play melodies on individual strings, move on to arpeggios, and get your fingers in shape with scales<li><p>Ramp up your technique — play barres, slurs, and trills; handle harmonics; master right-hand tremolo; and venture up the neck to play in the higher positions<li><p>Build your classical repertoire — from Renaissance and Baroque to Classical, Romantic, and Modern, play pieces from the major eras in classical music<li><p>Practice makes perfect — improve your performance with expert guidance through each exercise and piece in the book</ul><p><b>Open the book and find:</b><p><ul><li>Tips and techniques for playing beautiful pieces<li><p>How to read music notation and tablature<li><p>Basic finger and thumb strokes<li><p>Right- and left-hand techniques<li><p>Musical examples, charts, and photos<li><p>Music pieces from the guitar greats<li><p>The best ways to care for your guitar<li><p>A step-by-step tutorial on changing your strings</ul><p><b>Bonus CD Includes</b><ul><li><div>More than 140 recorded performances of the exercises and pieces featured in the book</div><li><div>Pieces performed using a count-off, allowing you to play along in time with the music</div><li><div>Tuning notes to help you tune up your guitar</div></ul><p><b>Note:</b> CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.