An easy and informative introduction to classical guitar playing which is suitable for complete beginners.  Introduces chords, scales, arpeggios and essential techniques for both hands.  Includes pieces by Tarrega, Giuliani, Sor, Carcassi, etc.

Introduction

Approach to Practice

Parts of the Classical Guitar

Guitar Preparation

Tuning

Fretboard Diagrams

Reading Guitar Music

Rhythm

Playing Position

Left and Right Hand Technique

LESSON 1

• Picking the Strings
• The Rest Stroke
• Notes on the 1^st String
• Alternating Fingers
• The Repeat Sign

LESSON 2

• Notes on the 2^nd String
• Notes on the 3^rd String

LESSON 3

• Rests
• Aura Lee
• Yankee Doodle
• In The Light of the Moon
• Good King Wenceslas

LESSON 4

• Notes on the 4^th String
• Picking with the Thumb
• Using the Right Hand Thumb and Fingers Together
• The ¾ Time Signature
• The Dotted Half Note
• The Tie

LESSON 5

• Classical Guitar Music Notated in 2 Parts
• Notes on the 5^th String
• Notes on the 6^th String
• The Major Scale
• The Octave
• The C Major Scale

LESSON 6

• The Eighth Note
• Skip to My Lou
• The Galway Piper
• The Eighth Rest
• The 1812 Overture
• The Lead-in
• First and Second Endings
• The William Tell Overture

LESSON 7

• Sharp Signs
• The G Major Scale
• Key Signatures
• Duets
• Minuet in G
• The Natural Sign
• Minuet in Em

LESSON 8

• The Free Stroke
• Malaguena
• Asturias
• Chords, Arpeggios
• Picking 2 Notes Together
• Picking 3 Notes Together
• Picking 4 Notes Together

LESSON 9

• Classical Guitar Pieces
• Waltz
• Andantino
• Andantino
• Waltz
• Study in Am
• Flat Signs
• Study in C

LESSON 10

• The Dotted Quarter Note
• Andante
• Minuet
• The 6/8 Time Signature
• Barcarolle
• The Eighth Note Triplet
• Allegretto

LESSON 11

• The Half Bar
• The Full Bar
• Study in C Major
• Dynamics
• The 16^th Note, The 16^th Rest
• Study in A Minor
• Using the Rest and Free Stroke Together
• Study in E Minor

How to Tune Your Guitar

Scales, Natural Notes, Chromatic Scale

The Major Scale

The Minor Scale

Keys and Key Signatures

Relative Keys

Glossary of Musical Terms