Classical Guitar Playing, Grade 6

This handbook is intended for students of the classical guitar with at least a few years playing experience who are aiming to play at an advanced level. It is primarily designed for candidates considering taking the London College of Music Grade 6 examination in classical guitar playing. However, even if you do not intend to take an examination, given the handbook s wide content of musical repertoire and extensive educational material, it provides an expertly structured, comprehensive resource for studying classical guitar. This book will help you to build upon the foundations you have already laid down in your playing, enabling you Develop all aspects of your playing and achieve your full potential as a guitarist. Extend your musical repertoire with pieces from a wide range of styles and periods. Improve your sight reading and aural abilities so that you can learn pieces more easily. Increase your knowledge of music theory and learn about the historical context of the pieces you re playing. The handbook contains all the required Grade 6 pieces, scales, chords and arpeggios, as well as sections on musical knowledge, sightreading and aural awareness i.e. everything you need for this grade. Includes eight pieces by Tarrega, Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, J.S. Bach and others.