Learn Classical Guitar From 6 All-time Great Method Books | NylonPlucks

Get the links to my recommended editions of these great method books at www.nylonplucks.com/methods. I have also included other learning solutions - online resources to learn to play the classical guitar, both free and paid. Find them all - readymade lessons, free sheet music and personal coaching plans along with the method books - and choose whatever combination works for you. Good luck!
The different method books discussed in the video are:
1. Complete Method for Classical Guitar by Matteo Carcassi 00:39
2. Classic Guitar Technique by Aaron Shearer (Vol I) 2:10
3. The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method Vol I 3:55
4. Solo Guitar Playing by Frederick Noad (Book I) 5:19
5. Guitar Lessons by Julio Sagreras (Books 1-3) 7:28
6. Pumping Nylon by Scott Tennant 9:40
Get my recommended editions of these books at www.nylonplucks.com/methods.
All the guitar songs in the background are played by Narayan Kumar of NylonPlucks.

[@manhnguyen5]

I used to have the book of Frederick Noads too, brought back memory.

[@sgnt9337]

Great summary of lesson books. I like that way you included examples from each book playing in the background during discussions. This tells me you've actually tried them, which makes your advice all the more interesting. I would have never considered the Julio Sagreras book before listening to your review. You have changed my mind! Great explanation of the Scott Tennant book, in the past I didn't see much sense in using it.

[@admin92706]

Great selection of books!

[@ukeandiris]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@markcampbell6089]

Excellent review Narayan. Thank you & warm regards, Mark

[@Shravan_Vasishth]

Hi Narayan, I enjoyed your interview in the CGC Academy podcast. These are very interesting recommendations. I particularly like the Sagreras Leccione. They are just amazing to play.

[@narayankumar57]

Thanks Shravan. Yes, the Sagreras edition is quite a rewarding choice for a player. Glad you enjoyed that interview as well :)

[@justincrippen4415]

Great info. Thank you.

[@nylonplucks7558]

Thanks for the comment, Justin. Appreciate.

[@philr2984]

Thankyou-very informative, I'm half way through Noad's Volume 1 which combined with Tizoc Estrada RUclips videos is great way to learn. The other books I'm using for technique are Kappel (The Bible of Classical Guitar Technique), Gilbert Biberian (Liber -the Book of Guitar, Vol.1) & Scott Tennant (Pumping Nylon)

[@metealpaslan9176]

Thank you

[@cameron8920]

Thanks...❤..

[@kirklandgavin6858]

cool

[@subhodeepdeb6910]

Thanks a lot for such informative video. This is truely inspring. Im a beginner and learning by myself.
Kindly suggest the first book I should go for and Pl let me know if these books are available in India, if I want to purchase.

[@nylonplucks7558]

Noad's Book I would be my suggestion. It should be available with Furtados online in India. www.furtadosonline.com/classical-guitar-tutors/10058/48

[@NylonStrings83]

Do not learn by yourself e believe me u will develop bad habits which will ruin everything

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

Question from an absolute novice: Is it possible to teach oneself to play classical guitar--with no prior training--from books? Or must one at least begin with an instructor before he is able to go off on his own?

[@oscarmorales1621]

Yes you can do it. But having a music teacher will help you improve much faster

[@Nanjayal]

Yes I learnt through books. But get a teacher if you can or at least with people who can play.

[@psyche_333]

@@Nanjayal do you think one can self taught themselves classical guitar and play it professionally without a teacher and just by books and through online?
I want to be a classical guitartist and violinist but my country doesn't have a single classical music teacher :(

[@Nanjayal]

@@psyche_333
Yes you can learn through books and online instruction. But choose your online instructors carefully. Some books I would recommend are, Solo Guitar playing 1 and 2 by F. Noad, A Modern approach to Classical Guitar by Tim Duncan, and books by Aaron Shearer.

[@NylonStrings83]

I M a fairly advanced classical guitarist and let me tell u can’t learn on your own. Proper technique is the key to be able to play.

[@pepinochile6242]

What are some books for you to learn music pieces?

[@nylonplucks7558]

Some of the methods covered have great pieces to learn, especially the Noad Books I and II.

[@Nanjayal]

You can also get "100 Graded Studies For Classical Guitar" by F. Noad.

[@tedbreckner]

Thank you