The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method - Volume 2

The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method - Volume 2. (The Art and Technique of the Classical Guitar). For guitar. Hal Leonard Guitar Method. Instructional. Method book. Standard guitar notation, instructional photos, instructional text and introductory text. 136 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.695229).

ISBN 079358521X. With standard guitar notation, instructional photos, instructional text and introductory text. Instructional. 8.5x11 inches.

An outstanding source for the technique and repertoire of the classical guitar, this book continues where Vol. 1 leaves off. It teaches: all notes in the upper position; tone production; advanced techniques such as tremolo, harmonics, vibrato, pizzicato and slurs; practice tips; stylistic interpretation; and more. The first half of the book deals primarily with technique, while the second half of the book applies the technique with repertoire pieces. As a special bonus, this book includes 32 previously unpublished Parkening edition pieces by composers including Dowland, Bach, Scarlatti, Sor, Tarregá and others, plus three guitar duets.

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The world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method is preferred by teachers because it makes them more effective while making their job easier. Students enjoy its easy-to-follow format that gives them a solid music education while letting them play songs right away. The Hal Leonard Guitar Method provides a complete system to playing success which includes three levels of instruction and a myriad of play-along supplemental songbooks that let students play great songs while they're still learning to play.