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The
Art of Classical Guitar, Vols 1, 2 & 3
First
published in 1989/90, these 3 volumes are a complete study
method for students of the classical guitar. Regarded as one
of the best tutor-book series in recent years, The Art
of Classical Guitar is a comprehensive study of the technique
and music of the guitar. It has become a widely used text
by music teachers, schools systems, and college curricula.
Much of the musical material now forms part of the Australian
Music Examinations Board’s syllabus for guitar.
The
Art of Classical Guitar, Vol 1
(140 pages)
 Vol
1 takes a student from 0-2nd grade standard and requires approximately
18 months of consistent study and tuition to complete.
In
large detailed sections this book focuses upon Rest Stroke
technique, Free Stroke technique, and the combination of these
in a variety of musical contexts.
The
solos include the traditional didactic works for guitar by
Sor, Carulli, Giuliani etc, as well as many interesting new
solos by the author and numerous teacher/student duets.
The
Art of Classical Guitar, Vol 2
(146 pages)
 The
Art of Classic Guitar, Vol 2, takes a student from 3rd-5th
grade standard and follows logically the path set by Vol 1
introducing slur technique, dotted rhythms, new keys/scales,
higher position playing, and full-barring technique.
Music
of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods are all
represented, as is traditional Spanish music and several contemporary
Australian composers.
The
Art of Classical Guitar, Vol 3
(132 pages)
Vol
3 takes a student into the advanced realm, up to approx. an
8th grade standard. This book focuses upon the study of specific
guitar works which were originally intended to develop greater
dexterity, flexibility, independence, and musical nuance from
a player’s technique.
It contains many exercises and pieces for higher position
playing, and many tips and suggestions for perfecting right
hand techniques like the tremolo.
It
is expected that a student would be learning various major
repertoire works outside the study of this book to apply its
principles within.
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