{"product_id":"9780470464700","title":"Classical Guitar For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Select the right classical guitar for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Develop correct hand position and posture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Tune your guitar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Play along with exercises and pieces on the audio CD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fun and easy way\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e to start playing classical guitar!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to be a classical guitarist, but never had a lesson? No problem — this hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play scales, melodies, and full-length pieces in the classical style. You get plenty of practice exercises to stretch your skills, selections from the classical repertoire, and a bonus audio CD that helps you play along with the music pieces from the book! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eGet acquainted with your guitar\u003c\/b\u003e — familiarize yourself with the unique make-up and parts of a classical guitar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eStart making some music\u003c\/b\u003e — play melodies on individual strings, move on to arpeggios, and get your fingers in shape with scales\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eRamp up your technique\u003c\/b\u003e — play barres, slurs, and trills; handle harmonics; master right-hand tremolo; and venture up the neck to play in the higher positions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eBuild your classical repertoire\u003c\/b\u003e — from Renaissance and Baroque to Classical, Romantic, and Modern, play pieces from the major eras in classical music\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003ePractice makes perfect \u003c\/b\u003e — improve your performance with expert guidance through each exercise and piece in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Tips and techniques for playing beautiful pieces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e How to read music notation and tablature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Basic finger and thumb strokes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Right- and left-hand techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Musical examples, charts, and photos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Music pieces from the guitar greats\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The best ways to care for your guitar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A step-by-step tutorial on changing your strings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonus CD Includes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than 140 recorded performances of the exercises and pieces featured in the book \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces performed using a count-off, allowing you to play along in time with the music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTuning notes to help you tune up your guitar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47017666085104,"sku":"9780470464700","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780470464700_p0.jpg?v=1763706126","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780470464700","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}