Aaron Shearer's Classic Guitar Technique has long been the core method used by generations of classic guitarists. Alfred Music is proud to present the third edition, and first major revision, of Volume 1 of this benchmark work. Completely re-edited and updated in collaboration with Thomas Kikta (one of Aaron's former students and the head of Duquesne University's Classic Guitar Department), the third edition maintains the character and appeal of the original book while providing new critical ins...

• Preface
• Working with a Qualified Teacher
• About the Guitar
• The Types of Guitar
• Choosing a Guitar Type
• The Playing Condition of a Guitar
• Care of the Guitar
• Tuning the Guitar
• How Music Is Written
• The Elements of Notation
• Holding the Guitar
• The Footstand
• The A-Frame
• The Shearer Classic Guitar Strap
• The Right Hand
• Names of the Right Hand Fingers
• Placing the Right Hand
• Rest Stroke and Free Stroke
• Initial Care of the Right Hand Nails
• Care of th...