The Classical Book for guitar is a treasury of carefully selected intermediate pieces from the greatest composers of the early 19th century. The music of the classical period is extremely rich in guitar repertoire and a thorough understanding of the literature is an essential part of the guitarist’s training. The Classical Book guides today’s guitarist through the classical guitar canon in a way that is both technically cumulative and musically comprehensive. It is a critical part of any progressing classical guitarist’s repertoire. Includes a section of historical notes.