Members #6 Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 Hey everyone, looking for some input on classical technique/song books. Got a nylon for my ex-folkie father-in-law who hasnt played in decades. So, hes not necessarily a beginner at guitar in general, he is in terms of classical which is what he wants to explore. so, any book recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andy thompson Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 Pumping nylon is often recommended, but I claim no first hand knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Galabar Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 Hey everyone, looking for some input on classical technique/song books. Got a nylon for my ex-folkie father-in-law who hasnt played in decades. So, hes not necessarily a beginner at guitar in general, he is in terms of classical which is what he wants to explore. so, any book recommendations? http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Approach-Classical-Guitar-Composite/dp/0793570786 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 If you're getting a teacher, I'd wait till you consult with him. But if you're not, then anything above or below this post will be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffmeister Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 Check out the two method books by Christopher Parkening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gthom Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'd been playing steel string for awhile when I picked up a classical a couple years ago. I checked out the Parkening books and they are definitely helpful. Obviously if a person's been playing awhile some of the initial stuff is a little basic, but because classical is somewhat of a different animal it's still good to start from scratch. I also think Pumping Nylon is a great resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knockwood Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 Check out the two method books by Christopher Parkening. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members min7b5 Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 Check out the two method books by Christopher Parkening.:thu:Bid Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ccasey Posted December 18, 2009 Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 Plus another for the Parkening books. I took some classical lessons a few years ago and that's what my teacher used. The first volume does start out very basic (teaching basic technique and learning the notes in the first position in the key of C) but I found the study pieces in the book got "musical" (i.e., fun to play and hear) pretty quickly. I would recommend these books as the basic method, and then if he wants some supplementary exercises/repertoire, the Tennant book (and/or video) is fun. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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