Pumping Nylon: Learn How to Play Guitar with This Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook

Scott Tennant, world-class classical guitarist and well-respected guitar eduactor, has brought together the most comprehensive technique handbook for the classical guitarist. In addition to technical information not available elsewhere, he has compiled selections from Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies; musical examples by Bach, Turina, Rodrigo and others;Tarrega arpeggio studies; and original compositions by Andrew York and Brian Head. Essential information and a great sense of humor are effectively combined in this best-selling book. Scott Tennant, world-class classical guitarist and well-respected guitar educator, has brought together the most comprehensive technique handbook for the classical guitarist. In addition to technical information not available elsewhere, he has compiled selections from Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies; musical examples by Bach, Turina, Rodrigo, and others; Tarrega arpeggio studies; and original compositions by Andrew York and Brian Head. Essential information and a great sense of humor are effectively combined in this best-selling book. Classical guitarist and guitar educator Tennant has brought together a comprehensive technique handbook for the classical guitarist. In addition to technical information not available elsewhere, he has compiled selections from Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies; musical examples by Bach, Turina, Rodrigo, and others; Tarrega arpeggio studies; and original compositions by Andrew York and Brian Head. Essential information and a great sense of humor are effectively combined in this book. -- Adapted from Amazon

Scott Tennant, master teacher and recording star, has created a best-selling series that is now used by teachers throughout the world. Best selling Pumping Nylon is for intermediate to advanced players and the book includes Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies, original compositions by Andrew York and Brian Head, Tarrega arpeggio studies and more.

Some do's and dont's......Page 6 The left hand......Page 10 The right hand......Page 30 Flamenco techniques......Page 42 Daily warm-up routine......Page 48 Tremolo......Page 56 Scales:control and velocity......Page 62 Arpeggios......Page 78 Afterword......Page 92 Before we immerse ourselves in the technical exercises in this book, let's cover some basics.