Classical Guitar 2

The nine books in this one-of-a-kind series include carefully chosen repertoire and etudes that introduce students to both classic favorites and new, exploratory pieces. Featuring updated repertoire from modern composers such as Sérgio Assad, Dušan Bogdanović, and Roland Dyens, and an increased presence of South American music, this progressive series provides an excellent balance of styles suitable for students of all ages and learning styles.

Technical elements introduced in Preparatory – Level 2:

• syncopation
• finger independence
• arpeggios
• left-hand slurs
• tambora and golpe techniques
• alternate tunings
• barring
• grace notes and mordents
• staccato and legato playing
• chord rolls
• pivot fingers
• variety of time signatures