{"title":"Classical Guitar","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Classical Guitar Magazine logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/files\/logo_1_480x480.png?v=1628789746\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse all things nylon strings!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection features books and guides focused on classical guitar, including the digital archives of our sister publication: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarmagazine.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassical Guitar magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which explores the rich traditions, history, and vibrant community surrounding classical guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"classical-guitar-answer-book","title":"Classical Guitar Answer Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003ci\u003eClassical Guitar Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e, virtuoso guitarist Sharon Isbin answers 50 essential questions about performing, practicing, and choosing and caring for your guitar. Isbin directs the Juilliard School guitar department and is known as much for her versatility as she is for her extraordinary technique. She has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Laurindo Almeida, Larry Coryell, Herb Ellis, Stanley Jordan, Michael Hedges, and Nigel Kennedy, and has recorded everything from Baroque music to Spanish\/Latin, 20th-century, crossover, and jazz fusion. Every guitar player can learn from Isbin's experiences as a musician and a performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide is available in two different formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81 pages of tips, references, glossary, diagrams, and more written by Sharon Isbin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePDF:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downloadable version featuring the complete written instruction from the book. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/b\u003e Auditioning a Guitar, Choosing the Right Scale Length, Cedar vs. Spruce Tops, Instrument Care and Repair, Locating Rattles, Testing Strings, Footstools, Amplification Setups, Traveling with a Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStarters:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuning Up, Finding a Comfortable Playing Position, Playing Lefty, Lessons for Children, Single Notes vs. Chords for Beginners, Finding the Right Teacher, Studying with a Teacher vs. Using Method Books, Studying Multiple Styles, Choosing a Guitar Program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFingernails and Calluses:\u003c\/b\u003e Playing with Fingernails, Fingernail First Aid, Caring for Calluses, Bass-String Squeaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePracticing:\u003c\/b\u003e Structuring Practice Time, Using a Metronome, Warming Up for Performance, Taking a Vacation from the Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRepertoire and Interpretation:\u003c\/b\u003e Basic Repertoire, Keeping Abreast of New Music, New Music for Classical Audiences, Embellishing Composed Music, Ensemble Playing, Using Altered Tunings, Handling Rests in a Score\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRefining Techniques:\u003c\/b\u003e Harmonics, Free Strokes and Rest Strokes, Tremolo Exercises, Stopping Open Strings, Cross-String Ornaments, Percussive Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoadblocks:\u003c\/b\u003e Breathing, Making Faces, Reading High Notes on the Staff, Hand Fatigue, Rebuilding Hand Muscles After Injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhere Mind Meets Music:\u003c\/b\u003e Memorizing Tips, Relaxation and Visualization for Performing, Tripping over Mistakes, Making a Career, Approaching Music Publishers, Finding a Niche in the Classical World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis new edition also presents extensive resource listings:\u003c\/b\u003e music schools with classical-guitar programs, both in the US and abroad; an international directory of nylon-string guitar makers; shops specializing in classical guitars; books, publications, organizations, and websites of interest to classical players; a sampling of Isbin's concert programs, annotated by the artist; and a list of works for guitar and orchestra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...there are many pearls of information that give insight into Isbin's personal commitment to and understanding of all aspects of the classical guitar.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eGuitar Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":188838952,"sku":"HL-330443","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PDF Download","offer_id":7270737089,"sku":"2-15-006-10-0-00","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/Classical.jpg?v=1548193115"},{"product_id":"spanish-repertoire-for-classical-guitar-complete-edition","title":"Spanish Repertoire for Classical Guitar","description":"Add to your repertoire and reinforce your technique with this collection of classical Spanish songs. 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