Classical Guitar Technique: Essential Exercises, Scales, and Arpeggios

A stunningly good book packed with essential exercises for anyone wishing to develop a thorough and versatile technique on classical guitar.I come to this book as someone who primarily plays a bit of jazz, rock and blues and has very good technique but has also gained a decent amount of skill fingerpicking on acoustic and classical guitar. As I have been developing a greater love for playing classical guitar I began to notice that what was holding me back was a lack of proper classical guitar technique in my picking hand. This was ultimately preventing me from playing the pieces I was learning as correctly as I ought to be doing with my picking hand. Since working through some of the early exercises in this book I have noticed a more assured picking technique beginning to develop and I am already reaping the benefits when playing pieces that were giving me difficulties in certain hotspots.I can honestly say that I doubt you will find a better book for developing all manner of essential techniques for use on classical guitar and beyond. There are many years worth of examples to master so the earlier you start the better!

I’m a middle aged beginner on classical guitar though I’ve been playing acoustic guitar since I was a kid. Started with Bradford’s vol1 technique book & youtube videos. Bought this as I wanted to get a daily practice routine on the go. He gives rough recommendations and advice on setting a routine for your level. I can see this book is going to last me for years.I’m very impressed with Bradfords method and will be purchasing tech vol 2 next.

Lots of extra help to aid my practicing on the guitar

If you are learning guitar with or without a teacher, this book is just great. I like it because of the huge variety of exercises - no need to get bored - and clear groupings, with gradation from beginner upwards. The advice at the beginning is excellent, and there are some videos by the author on Youtube containing lots of helpful detail on specific techniques. I can't recommend this enough - it's terrific value.

Excellent well-thought through technique manual for left and right hands.

This is the best guitar technique book I have seen. The technical exercises are totaly unambigious and inform the reader how to develop skills. Furthermore, the author has provided you tube vidoes of the exercises. If you wish to improve on classical guitar, even if you are receiving tuition, this book is a must.

all of it I have just started playing classical guitar At 77years and Bradford was the only lessons I could deal with so easy to under stand and when something is difficult to do he tells you to take it slowly and enjoy what you are doing. thank you Bradford

A carefully ordered and well presented collection of 'drills' to deal with the technical challenges of this instrument. It's enabled me to overcome stalled progress and renewed enjoyment of practice. Good on its own but excellent with his free video series.