Pumping Nylon Classical Guitar Technique Book/Ola (2nd Edition)

Pumping Nylon Classical Guitar Technique Book/Ola (2nd Edition) 📚🖥️🎵

The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook

Pumping Nylon by Scott Tennant is a renowned classical guitar technique book that has become a staple for classical guitarists and players of other styles since its initial publication in 1995. The second edition of the book builds upon the original content and offers several new features and improvements:

1. Original Content: The second edition retains all the valuable content from the first edition, including Scott Tennant's unique and encouraging teaching style.

2. Three New Performance Pieces: It includes three new performance pieces that provide additional practice material and repertoire for aspiring guitarists.

3. Giuliani's Left-Hand Etudes, Op. 1: This edition incorporates Giuliani's Left-Hand Etudes, Op. 1, which is a set of exercises designed to enhance left-hand dexterity and technique.

4. New Lessons and Exercises: The book offers new lessons and exercises to further enhance technical skills and playing abilities.

5. Improved Music Engravings: The music notations and engravings have been improved for easier reading and better clarity.

6. Daily Warm-Up Routine: The book features the famous "Daily Warm-Up Routine," consisting of 11 exercises that help prepare both hands for playing and improve overall technical skills.

7. Additional Technical Material: It includes technical exercises for tremolo and balancing chord voicings.

8. Repertoire: The book includes examples from classical music composers like Bach, Turina, and Rodrigo, as well as original compositions by guitarists Brian Head and Andrew York. This provides students with a wide range of repertoire to practice and perform.

9. Online Resources: All of the media associated with the book is available online, making it convenient for students to access additional resources and practice aids.

Overall, "Pumping Nylon (Second Edition)" is considered even better than the original, and it's highly recommended for both those who are familiar with the first edition and those who are new to Scott Tennant's teaching. It offers a comprehensive approach to classical guitar technique and promises to help players improve their practice routines and technical skills while enjoying the learning process.