Mastering the Classical Guitar Book 2B is the fourth book in a carefully graduated method series that uses a broad spectrum of technical exercises, music theory, chord studies, and repertoire to provide a solid technical foundation for the beginning to advanced-intermediate classical guitar student.

This book is appropriate for students who have completed Books 1A, 1B and 2A and can read standard notation in the first and second positions. The book is written in three sections: Progressive Studies and Pieces, Technical Exercises, and Chords and Chord Progressions. Tips on how to integrate the three sections are given throughout the book.

Mastering the Classical Guitar Book 2B introduces: notes on the second string, ascending and descending slurs, ornamentation, polyphony, and playing in the third and fifth positions. The book’s chord studies venture into new territory of seventh chords and jazz chord progressions.

Teachers will welcome the generous number of attractive intermediate-level recital pieces by Aguado, Carulli, Carcassi, Coste, Giuliani, Mertz, Sor, and Tárrega. Written in standard notation only. Includes access to online audio.

Acknowledgments
About the Author
About this Book
How to Use this Book
Notes to Students
Recommendations
Part I: Progressive Studies and Pieces
 Chapter I: Getting Started Chapter II: Slurs
  Hammer-On
  Pull-Off
 Chapter III: Ornamentation
  Grace Notes & Double Grace Notes
 Chapter IV: Notes on the Second String
 Chapter V: Polyphony
 Chapter VI: Playing Positions
  The Third Position
  The Fifth Position
Part II: Technical Exercises
Scales
Arpeggios
Slurs
Finger Independence
Part III: Chords and Chord Progressions
 Common Chord Progressions
 ii-V-I Progressions
 Chord Charts
 Rhythmic Patterns for Chords
Appendix
 The Guitar Fretboard
 Playing Positions