Classical Guitar Best Sellers

Teachers keep coming back to Pumping Nylon (Second Edition) by Scott Tennant and Classic Guitar Technique, Volume 1 (Third Edition) by Aaron Shearer for their proven effectiveness in developing technique. Classical for Guitar: In TAB by Jerry Snyder consistently attracts students who want to move beyond standard notation, and Shearer's Guitar Note Speller provides the foundation for music reading that many instructors pair with their technique books.

Scott Tennant brings a performer's perspective to pedagogy. His Pumping Nylon series (six titles in this collection) has become a standard reference for right-hand technique and development exercises, grounded in his own experience as a classical guitarist and teacher. His work balances technical rigor with accessibility for students at different stages.

Aaron Shearer's contribution spans seven titles, including the widely adopted Classic Guitar Technique, Volume 1. Shearer's approach emphasizes foundational skills and careful progression, making his method series a trusted choice for teachers building structured curricula from beginner through intermediate levels.

Mauro Giuliani's 120 Studies for Right Hand Development remains a cornerstone etude collection. Originally composed in the early 19th century, Giuliani's studies continue to develop finger independence and dexterity in ways that modern pedagogues still value and assign.