A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar: Composite Edition - Includes Books 1, 2, and 3 in One Convenient Volume - Paperback

by Charles Duncan (Author)

(Guitar). For more than four decades, Charles Duncan's A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar has set the standard for learning classical guitar. This comprehensive composite edition brings together Books 1, 2, and 3 into a single, convenient volume an all-in-one method designed for private study, classroom use, or self-instruction. Whether you're starting from the very beginning or advancing toward concert-level techniques, this progressive course takes you step by step through essential skills, rich repertoire, and expressive artistry. Inside You'll Learn: * Book 1: Fundamental techniques, rest stroke/free stroke, open chords, music reading, open-position melodies, duets, and first solos * Book 2: Developing right- and left-hand technique, chord/scale studies, accompaniment styles, ornamentation, and more complex repertoire * Book 3: Advanced techniques, dynamic preparation, tremolo, harmonics, barre chords, challenging exercises, solos, and duets Companion Audio Included Use the unique code on page 1 of this book or stream or download over 100 professional recordings of exercises, solos, and accompaniments for duets perfect for developing tone, timing, and musical expression. Listen to the tracks with Hal Leonard's PLAYBACK+ multi-functional audio player, which allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.