Advanced method for serious classical guitarists
A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar Book 3 by Charles Duncan continues the acclaimed series with a focus on advanced playing techniques and musical expression. This revised edition features new compositions, updated engravings, and a modernized design that makes studying both enjoyable and effective.
What you’ll learn
The book covers essential advanced topics, including:
- Dynamic preparation and goal-directed movement
- Left- and right-hand synchronization
- Barre chords and hinge barres
- Playing in new keys and higher positions (5th–9th)
- Scale and arpeggio studies
- Left-hand technique, ornamentation, and articulation
- Damping and tone control
This method can be used independently of Books 1 and 2, making it suitable for all players with prior experience in classical guitar.
For self-study or teaching
Whether you’re a student refining your skills or a teacher seeking structured material, this book provides a clear and progressive approach to advanced guitar studies. It bridges the gap between technical mastery and expressive performance.
- Air (Purcell)
- Andante
- Andante (Duncan)
- Andantino (Sor)
- Andantino Grazioso (Giuliani)
- Balletto (Caroso)
- Bianco Fiore
- Bourree (Bach)
- Campanelas Study (Duncan)
- Cavaquinho (Duncan)
- Corrente (Calvi)
- El Vito
- Gavotte (Visee)
- Gigue (Brescianello)
- Greensleeves
- Humoreske, Op. 101, No. 7
- Italiana
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
- Joy To The World
- Kemp's Jig
- La Llorona
- Le Petit Rien (Trifle)
- Lento (Sor)
- March (Aida)
- A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
- Minuet
- Minuet (Roncalli)
- Minuet From Don Giovanni
- Minuet From Orpheus (Gluck)
- Minuet(Castor&Pollux--Rameau)
- Mistress Winter's Jump
- Moderato (Sor)
- O Come, All Ye Faithful
- Ode To Joy
- Pavana
- Petenera (Traditional)
- Prelude (Carulli)
- Prelude In 5th Pos.(Duncan)
- Prelude In B Min. (Duncan)
- Romanza
- Santa Lucia
- Silent Night
- Study In G (Aguado)
- Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, First Movement Excerpt
- Theme (Sonata In A Mozart)
- Theme Fr.Asturias (Albeniz)
- Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
- Vaghe belleze et bionde treccie d'oro vedi che per ti moro
- Waltz (Carcassi)
- Waltz #2 (Carcassi)
- Wiegenlied (Sleep, Gently Sleep), Op. 49, No. 4
| Arrangement | Guitar, Theory Books and Papers |
| Format | Instrumental Tutor |
| NumberOfPages | 80 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled) |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard |
| Contributors | Charles Duncan |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9798350166613 |
| UPC | 196288363637 |