Solo guitar playing can teach even the person with no previous musical training how to progress from simple single-line melodies to mastery of the guitar as a solo instrument.  Fully illustrated with diagrams, photographs, and 148 musical exercises plus 48 repertoire selections accompanied by study notes, this book offers thorough instruction in every phase of classical guitar playing.

Complete coverage of individual skills includes:

• Basic Techniques
• Reading music, memorizing, and ear-training
• Mastering the fingerboard
• Building dexterity and speed
• Developing tone colour and musical phrasing
• Position playing
• Interpretation

This new 3rd edition features revised exercises throughout, additional practice material, and a broader range of musical selections for both solo and ensemble playing.  Suitable for self-teaching or for working with an instructor, Solo Guitar Playing offers frequent tests to check progress and includes graded exercises, a survey of the guitar repertoire, and a helpful glossary of musical terms.