Classical Guitar Method – Volume I by Bradford Werner
Free PDF Download (102 pages) For beginner classical or fingerstyle guitar
This book teaches classical and fingerstyle guitar skills with a focus on the rich pedagogical tradition of classical guitar. Most learning objectives are covered through pieces and duets allowing students to perform full pieces from the first lesson. A qualified teacher and the lesson videos should provide students with a healthy start. Also see Volume Two for more theory, exercises, and reading skills. Help support the site, free music, and lessons.
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Free classical guitar sheet music and tabs. Classical guitar sheet music in PDF format with notation and TAB plus video performances and lessons. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels and grades. Also visit Werner Guitar Editions, my dedicated store for free & premium sheet music, tab, videos, lessons. You can visit Werner Guitar Editions. Here is a beautiful collection of free classical guitar tabs. These files are all in the classical guitar pdf format. This classical guitar music will help you to learn guitar. Think of it as a guitar lesson on paper or on screen.
Video Lessons for this Method
Video lessons have been made for this book to supplement the learning experience. Ideas about musicality and technique are discussed and demonstrated. The below video lessons are for the 2019 edition. If you’re looking for the older 2017 edition videos see the YouTube Playlist: Vol.1 (2017 Edition).
Visit the Lessons Page for more videos that compliment this book.
Supplemental Pieces for this MethodStudent FAQ
Should I memorize the pieces and should I keep them in my repertoire? Although I’m not strict about memorization with my students, I do believe that we play better when the piece is memorized. Also, our brains seem to get used to it as a habit and memorizes more efficiently if we do it regularly. So, I highly recommend you memorize your pieces but don’t be too hard on yourself, just do a little bit of memory work everyday and see how it goes.
When should I move onto the next piece? Aim for a confident playing of the piece. As a basic check you might put a metronome on and be able to play through it as that is a common issue. Aim for an even rhythm, nice tone, arched phrases, and a prominent melody. I encourage students to stick with pieces for awhile to see how they ‘settle’ into the piece in terms of relaxation. It’s important to dive deeper into musicality after you have accomplished the basic physical movements. A large part of what teachers do is to just raise the musical bar and get students to strive for higher levels of musicality so you’ll want to push yourself in that regard to ensure you are not just settling for a past standard (up your personal level every piece). In the end it’s up to you but try to feel confident and happy with your performance.
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Free classical guitar sheet music and tabs. Classical guitar sheet music in PDF format with notation and TAB plus video performances and lessons. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels and grades. Also visit Werner Guitar Editions, my dedicated store for free & premium sheet music, tab, videos, lessons. You can visit Werner Guitar Editions or stay here and browse. If you want to browse by level, genre, or style, go over to Werner Guitar Editions.
I consider Grade 1 to be post method-book level so some people might consider that early-intermediate. My grades: Grade 1-3 (easy); Grade 4-7 (Intermediate); Grade 8-up (Advanced). Pros play pieces from all levels so enjoy each grade equally.
Sheet Music Books and Collections with Lesson Videos
Solo Classical Guitar Sheet Music with Lesson Videos
Duets & Ensembles for Classical Guitar – Sheet Music with Videos
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Method Books & Anthologies From Other Publishers
Links to Amazon & Sheet Music Plus, and other trusted stores. Hand picked by Bradford.
Repertoire Section: Sheet Music and/or Videos
I’ve been meaning to make a list of videos and/or sheet music so this is a first attempt. Links go to this site with videos or directly to Amazon, Sheet Music Plus, and other trusted stores.
I list the sheet music at the top near the composer’s name and videos below that.
This area is being heavily updated (Aug 2019)
Free Easy Classical Guitar Tabs
Classical Guitar +
Composer Pages
Public Domain and Creative Commons Sheet Music
Sources: We use public domain and creative common licenses: (CC BY-NC 4.0). Here are the source links and abbreviations: Werner Guitar Editions (WGE); Marieh (MAR); Classical Guitar School (CGS); and more coming. Facsimiles (FACS) here are period publications, that is, published in the time of the composer or thereabouts. These public domain scores are great for reference and sometimes plenty good enough to perform from. I often base my editions off of these as a starting point that is close to the composer or editor intentions.
Matteo Carcassi (1792–1853) – Op.60 – Public Domain
Mauro Giuliani (from maurogiuliani.free.fr) – Public Domain
Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856) – All Facsimile
Fernando Sor (1778–1839) – All Facsimile
Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909) – All Facsimile
Free Classical Guitar Tabs Pdf Format
Historical Method Books for Classical Guitar – All Facsimile
Free Classical Guitar Tabs Fur Elise
Guides & Collections, Some Link to Werner Guitar Editions
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