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Best books to learn Classical guitar, in order

Classical guitar splits into two skills that must grow together in the right order: right-hand tone and left-hand fretting, both tied to reading notation. A sound path opens with a graded method that builds rest-stroke tone and reading at once, layers in etudes by Sor and Carcassi to isolate technique, then adds repertoire. Learn by tab and ear alone and you hit a ceiling; build the method and the standard literature stays open to you.

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How should I approach learning classical guitar?
Classical guitar splits into two skills that must grow together in the right order: right-hand tone and left-hand fretting, both tied to reading notation. A sound path opens with a graded method that builds rest-stroke tone and reading at once, layers in etudes by Sor and Carcassi to isolate technique, then adds repertoire. Learn by tab and ear alone and you hit a ceiling; build the method and the standard literature stays open to you.
What's a good book to start classical guitar with?
A strong starting point is Lute Suites: Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 by Johann Sebastian Bach. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after classical guitar?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Trumpet, Flute, Mixing & mastering.

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