A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar – Complete Composite Edition
For more than four decades, Charles Duncan's "A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar" has set the world standard for learning the instrument. This comprehensive composite edition brings together Books 1, 2, and 3 into a single, convenient 208-page volume. It serves as an all-in-one method perfectly suited for private study, classroom environments, or self-instruction.
From Fundamental Skills to Concert-Level Artistry
Whether you are starting from the very beginning or advancing toward professional techniques, this progressive course leads you step by step through essential skills and a rich, expressive repertoire. The volume is divided into three distinct stages of learning:
Book 1: Fundamental techniques, music reading, rest stroke/free stroke, open chords, and your first solos and duets.
Book 2: Right- and left-hand technical development, chord and scale studies, accompaniment styles, ornamentation, and more complex repertoire.
Book 3: Advanced techniques including tremolo, harmonics, barre chords, challenging exercises, and sophisticated concert solos.
The Definitive Guitar Tuition Method
Charles Duncan's approach is renowned for its clarity and focus on artistic expression. By combining all three books into this 2025 Composite Edition (HL01967390), students benefit from a seamless transition between levels. This is a must-have resource for any guitarist dedicated to mastering the technical and musical nuances of the classical guitar.
- 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 | 208 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled) |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard |
| Contributors | Charles Duncan |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9798350167412 |
| UPC | 196288365556 |