Napoleon Coste: Collected Guitar Works Volume 7 by Napoleon Coste (1806-1883). Edited by Simon Wynberg. For Guitar (Classical). Duets. Chanterelle. Classic. Intermediate-Advanced. Book. 52 pages. Published by Chanterelle (MB.97366). ISBN 9780786636891. Classic. 9x12 inches. This edition of the works of Coste features his duets for guitars. Titles include: Scherzo et Pastorale op. 10, Duetto (WoO), Grand Duo (WoO).

Complete Sor Studies for Guitar by David Grimes. For Guitar (Classical). Solos. Editiones Classicae. Classic. Multiple Levels. Book. 160 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95110). ISBN 9781562229474. Classic. 9x11.75 inches. The guitar studies of Fernando Sor (1778-1839) have long been valued highly among the indispensable elements of a guitarist's training. A number of prominent virtuosi attribute a large portion of their development to the diligent study of these works. Sor's studies address an impressive array of technical and musical topics, including proper left-hand fingering, training of the right hand, interval and chord formations, scales, arpeggios, repeated notes, ligados, barring, natural harmonics, control of note duration, balance of melody versus accompaniment, and the handling of contrapuntal voices. A careful study of these pieces will lay the groundwork for a solid technique and allow the guitarist to build the control necessary for the expression of his or her musical concepts. In preparing this edition David Grimes worked with Sor's original publications, but incorporated some alterations that appear in those studies that Napoleon Coste chose to include in his Methode complete pour la Guitarre par Ferdinand Sor. Furthermore, Mr. Grimes has corrected misprints, modernized the notation and rectified some inconsistencies. Finally, some developments in technique since Sor's day have been incorporated in this edition.

Complete Method for Classic Guitar by Mel Bay. For Guitar (Classical). Methods. Complete. Classic. Multiple Levels. Book. 144 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.93400). ISBN 9780871669612. Classic. 8.75x11.75 inches. Mel Bay's own method for the classic guitar, featuring a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of music and reading guitar notation, plus graded studies and pieces. This book presents classic guitar technique in a manner that anyone can easily follow. Musical and technical concepts are introduced gradually as needed throughout the text and driven home with ample musical illustrations. Information is provided on: basic right and left-hand techniques, reading standard notation, harmonics, and playing in various keys and positions. In addition to the many classical etudes included here by Aguado, Bach, Carcassi, Carulli, Diabelli, Giuliani, Sor, and others, Mel Bay has made a significant contribution to the student guitar repertoire by transcribing works by Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Mozart, Pleyel, Rubenstein, and others in the classical style. The pieces and exercises are arranged to progress systematically through various keys and playing positions. Written entirely in standard notation only.

Complete Giuliani Studies edited by David Grimes. For Guitar (Classical). Technic. Editiones Classicae. Classic. Multiple Levels. Book. 166 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95650). ISBN 9780786614332. Classic. 8.75x11.75 inches. The studies of Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) stand alongside those of Fernando Sor, Matteo Carcassi, Dionisio Aguado and Ferinando Carulli as the staples of the didactic pieces by the "first generation" of classical guitarists. Giuliani was one of the most celebrated guitarists of his age, a brilliant performer and prolific composer. He left a legacy of compositions, and many of his works are heard regularly in recitals and concerts today. His student pieces are considered indispensable by generations of guitarists. The studies and exercises contained in the six opus numbers here provide some of the most effective material in the entire guitar literature for building and refining a superior technical command of the guitar. In this edition, David Grimes has modernized some of the notation and corrected a number of misprints from Giuliani's original publications.

The Complete Carcassi Guitar Method edited by Mel Bay and Joseph Castle. For Guitar (Classical). Methods. Editiones Classicae. Classic. Multiple Levels. Book. Text language: Spanish. 112 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.93611ENSP). ISBN 9780871663788. With Text language: Spanish. Classic. 8.75x11.75 inches. Here in a single volume is the original guitar method of Mateo Carcassi (1792-1853) translated to ENGLISH and SPANISH and published with his famous "25 Studies". Although regarded as moderately archaic in terms of modern guitar technique, Carcassi's time- proven method is second to none in its presentation of a graded learning system featuring scales, exercises, and engaging compositions in various keys. Written in standard notation only.

Classical Guitar Pedagogy. (A Handbook for Teachers). By Anthony Glise (1956-). For Guitar (Classical). Reference. Anthony Glise Urtext. Classic. Multiple Levels. Book. 282 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95638). ISBN 9780786613809. Classic. 8.75x11.75 inches. This comprehensive, illustrated text offers an in-depth look at the mechanics and musical thought process of teaching the classical guitar the "why" rather than the "how" the classical guitarist does things a certain way. In the author's words, "Classical Guitar Pedagogy is the study of how to teach guitarists to teach." This university-level text will be of enormous assistance to the teacher in explaining the musical, anatomical, technical, and psychological underpinning of guitar performance. It contains ideas and techniques to help organize your teaching more efficiently, plus tips on career development as a classical guitar teacher and performer. If you make your living as a classical guitar teacher/performer you owe it to yourself and your students to get this book.

Mastering Guitar Technique: Process and Essence by Christopher Berg. For Guitar (Classical). Technic. Archive Edition. Classic. Intermediate. Book. 144 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.96216). ISBN 9780786623730. Classic. 8.75x11.75 inches. This book assumes a modest music reading ability and some familiarity with basic classic guitar technique. A comprehensive, exploration of the requirements for developing effortless and musically sensitive guitar technique.

Classic Guitar Method Volume 1 by Mel Bay. For Guitar (Classical). Methods. Classic. Beginning. Book. 48 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.93207). ISBN 9780871663320. Classic. 8.75x11.75 inches. Complete in three volumes, this widely used text presents classical guitar instruction in a logical and clear manner. The student is thoroughly grounded in left and right hand technical studies and is acquainted with the works of the masters. In notation only.

Christmas Songs for Classical Guitar by Joseph Castle. For Guitar (Classical). Solos. Christmas. Beginning. Book. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.93789). ISBN 9780871660053. Christmas. 8.75x11.75 inches. Easy classical arrangements of well-known carols transposed to keys suitable for solo guitar. Original harmonizations are retained if possible, but chords are sometimes structured to sound full and complete on the guitar.

Christmas Music for Acoustic Guitar by Stephen Siktberg. For Guitar (Classical & Fingerpicking). Solos. Acoustic Guitar Series. Christmas. Intermediate. Book. 120 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.94428). ISBN 9781562220150. Christmas. 8.75x11.75 inches. Oh, Holy Night, "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem," and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" are just a few of the carols in this collection arranged for classical guitar. The author's intent while arranging these carols was to maintain their traditional flavor while making them idiomatic for the guitar. A great way to enhance any Christmas gathering. In notation & tablature.