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Agustin Barrios Mangore (1885-1944) - The complete works of Barrios for guitar are available from this excellent edition by Rico Stover. It's such a great collection that Werner Guitar Editions has little to add. I highly recommend that anyone interested in Barrios get this edition even if you work off another score because this a the definitive source. Plus, the fingering in this edition is pretty solid overall. Although I might change the occasional fingering, it's good enough that we don't much reason to make our own editions of Barrios. You can look inside the book on Amazon. Buy or Look Inside via Amazon Complete Works of...

Sarabande for Guitar, To Ida Presti, (FP179) by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963). Composed in 1960.  Sheet Music: I recommend using this Recordi edition via Sheet Music Plus: Sarabande pour Guitare by Poulenc wiki: “Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc (1899–1963) was a French composer and pianist. His compositions include mélodies, solo piano works, chamber music, choral pieces, operas, ballets, and orchestral concert music.”

This page outlines wedding music for classical and fingerstyle guitar. All sheet music selections exist with options such as notation only, TAB, video performances, lessons, and helpful tips on how to play weddings.  How does the music work at a wedding ceremony? You can also see my full article on how to play weddings on This is Classical Guitar. In summary: Before the ceremony: Light background music Seating of family: Light background music Groomsmen and Bridesmaids: Bridesmaids commonly get their own music Flower and Ring Girl/Boy: Sometimes get their own music Bride: The bride gets her own specific music Signing: A solid contemplative piece, pick something comfortable Walk away: Something cheerful and celebratory...

The Bible of Classical Guitar Technique by Hubert Kappel is a great book filled with tons of excellent exercises but the lack of TAB gives many people pause. Although some people will find the music easy to read since it is highly patterned some will still appreciate having the tab to make it easier. Keep in mind though that it also includes tons of advice on technique, practicing, and playing in general so it still might be of help.What are your options? Well, first off, if you need TAB check out the list of technique books that include tablature below. Other options include...

What are the best method books for classical guitar? The answer depends on what your goals are but we have a few ideas to help guide you through choosing one. The big danger in choosing a method book is that publishers have geared some books towards crossover students and other books to beginners or those who want to learn properly. Maybe the bigger danger is that guitar books move way too fast compared to methods from other instruments. So let's take a look at your options.Why we like our method books. The first book is a free pdf and combines the...