Classical Guitar Technique: Essential Exercises, Scales, and Arpeggios

A stunningly good book packed with essential exercises for anyone wishing to develop a thorough and versatile technique on classical guitar. I come to this book as someone who primarily plays a bit of jazz, rock and blues and has very good technique but has also gained a decent amount of skill fingerpicking on acoustic and classical guitar. As I have been developing a greater love for playing classical guitar I began to notice that what was holding me back was a lack of proper classical guitar technique in my picking hand. This was ultimately preventing me from playing the pieces I was learning as correctly as I ought to be doing with my picking hand. Since working through some of the early exercises in this book I have noticed a more assured picking technique beginning to develop and I am already reaping the benefits when playing pieces that were giving me difficulties in certain hotspots. I can honestly say that I doubt you will find a better book for developing all manner of essential techniques for use on classical guitar and beyond. There are many years worth of examples to master so the earlier you start the better!

I’m a middle aged beginner on classical guitar though I’ve been playing acoustic guitar since I was a kid. Started with Bradford’s vol1 technique book & youtube videos. Bought this as I wanted to get a daily practice routine on the go. He gives rough recommendations and advice on setting a routine for your level. I can see this book is going to last me for years. I’m very impressed with Bradfords method and will be purchasing tech vol 2 next.

If you are learning guitar with or without a teacher, this book is just great. I like it because of the huge variety of exercises - no need to get bored - and clear groupings, with gradation from beginner upwards. The advice at the beginning is excellent, and there are some videos by the author on Youtube containing lots of helpful detail on specific techniques. I can't recommend this enough - it's terrific value.

Lots of extra help to aid my practicing on the guitar

Excellent well-thought through technique manual for left and right hands.

This is the best guitar technique book I have seen. The technical exercises are totaly unambigious and inform the reader how to develop skills. Furthermore, the author has provided you tube vidoes of the exercises. If you wish to improve on classical guitar, even if you are receiving tuition, this book is a must.

A carefully ordered and well presented collection of 'drills' to deal with the technical challenges of this instrument. It's enabled me to overcome stalled progress and renewed enjoyment of practice. Good on its own but excellent with his free video series.

An essential resource if you are serious about developing as a classical guitarist. Clear exercises covering all techniques and with suggestions for how to combine the different modules depending upon your level. I’ve made it the foundation of my practice routine. Excellent.

Para mim assume-se como uma mais valia no estudo da guitarra. É um excelente método em comparação com outros que conheço. Tem muitos exercícios do mais fácil para o mais difícil, coisa que nem todos os métodos de guitarra possuem.

I took out a lot of free resources off Werner's website and felt guilty about it. So this book is purchased ..... uhhh, it was also what I am looking for that I can contribute to Werner. Very good teacher on YT and excellent quality book.

Ich bin durch YouTube auf Bradford Werner und seine Seite "This is classical guitar" aufmerksam geworden und so auch auf dieses Buch. Es enthält unzählige Übungen und Tipps für Anfänger bis zum Fortgeschrittenen, auch fortgeschrittene Techniken wie Tremolo, Harmonics, Rasgueado und deckt wirklich so ziemlich jeden Bereich ab. Was sehr hilfreich ist, ist dass es zu fast allen Übungen auch gut erklärte Videos auf YouTube gibt. Kleiner Hinweis, da es vielleicht für manche wichtig ist: Das Buch und die Videos sind auf Englisch und das Buch enthält keine Tabulatur nur Standardnotation. Ich kann das Buch nicht nur jedem wärmstens empfehlen, der klassische Gitarre lernt, sondern die vielen Übungen für die rechte Hand sind auch sehr hilfreich, was Koordination und Schnelligkeit angeht, wenn man modernen Fingerstyle spielt.

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After returning to classical guitar after a 40 year break, the most frustrating part was regaining my technique. I tried to cobble together a routine from old exercises and other books, but they weren't systematic and effective. This book provides guidelines for practice, a suggested routine and detailed instructions on technique. It is not a method, but is a valuable addition to any method. The online videos that go with the techniques show exactly how to do the exercises. Mr. Werner's lessons are clear and concise. Since beginning daily practice of these exercises my playing has improved. Highly recommended!