Carcassi: Melodic and Progressive Etudes, Opus 60: An Alfred Classical Guitar Masterwork Edition: Solo Guitar
An Alfred Classical Guitar Masterwork Edition
[Matteo Carcassi] Fingerings by Aaron Shearer with performance notes by Thomas Kikta, Kami Rowan, and Ricardo Cobo
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Classical guitarists, both students and professional performers, require the same high-quality editions that their pianist colleagues have come to expect from Alfred Music. Our Classical Guitar Masterwork Editions continue the Alfred tradition of providing carefully edited, beautifully presented music for practice and performance.
This edition of Carcassi's Melodic and Progressive Etudes, Op. 60 includes the thoughtful fingerings of Aaron Shearer, who was one of the most widely recognized and respected classical guitar teachers in America. These studies have long been a cornerstone of the technical and musical development of classical guitar students everywhere. In this edition, Thomas Kikta, Kami Rowan, and Ricardo Cobo---all former students of Aaron Shearer and renowned guitarists in their own right---contribute performance notes and advice that Shearer provided his students as they studied this repertoire. For the first time, Shearer's approach to fingering and performance of these important etudes is available in print. A recording of all the etudes performed by classical guitar virtuoso Ricardo Cobo is included and can be streamed online or downloaded.
This edition of Carcassi's Melodic and Progressive Etudes, Op. 60 includes the thoughtful fingerings of Aaron Shearer, who was one of the most widely recognized and respected classical guitar teachers in America. These studies have long been a cornerstone of the technical and musical development of classical guitar students everywhere. In this edition, Thomas Kikta, Kami Rowan, and Ricardo Cobo---all former students of Aaron Shearer and renowned guitarists in their own right---contribute performance notes and advice that Shearer provided his students as they studied this repertoire. For the first time, Shearer's approach to fingering and performance of these important etudes is available in print. A recording of all the etudes performed by classical guitar virtuoso Ricardo Cobo is included and can be streamed online or downloaded.
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Series:
Alfred Classical Guitar Masterworks
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
72
SKU:
00-PB-0001849
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About the Composer: Matteo Carcassi
Matteo Carcassi (1801-1853) was an Italian classical guitarist and composer whose works became foundational to guitar pedagogy in the 19th century. Though overshadowed by some of his contemporaries, Carcassi's systematic approach to technical development and his gift for writing musically satisfying etudes secured his place as one of the most enduring voices in classical guitar instruction.
His Opus 60 represents the culmination of his pedagogical philosophy: studies that demand technical growth without sacrificing musical substance. These pieces moved beyond mechanical finger exercises to present complete musical ideas, making them as rewarding to perform as they are instructive to master.
Why we love this
Aaron Shearer's fingerwork recommendations, long available only to private students, are finally documented here alongside performance guidance from three of his most accomplished protégés. This creates an invaluable bridge between classical pedagogy and contemporary practice. The included recording by Ricardo Cobo provides both a reference standard and an inspiring model for how these studies can sing as music rather than serve as mere technical drills.
What to expect
These studies balance the discipline of technical work with the satisfaction of playing actual music. You'll encounter clear melodic lines supported by thoughtful accompaniment, allowing you to hear your progress as both improved facility and musical growth in the same moment.
Who it's for
Intermediate classical guitarists who are ready to move beyond beginner method books and require studies that combine rigorous technical development with genuine musical substance. Teachers and performers who value access to proven pedagogical methodology will find Shearer's legacy especially valuable.
How to get the most out of it
- Consult Cobo's recording not as a target to replicate mechanically, but as an interpretive guide that demonstrates how Shearer's fingering choices enable musical phrasing.
- Study the performance notes preceding each etude before beginning work; they often unlock technical solutions that fingering alone cannot communicate.
- Experiment with tempo variation across repeated sections to build control and discover where the musical content naturally sits rather than simply executing the written tempo mark.
How to use it
Use these studies as your core technical curriculum during the intermediate years, assigning them sequentially as technique develops. Individual etudes can also serve as concert openers or interludes when you want material that sounds complete without being scenically demanding.
Skills your students will build
- Right hand independence and consistent tone production across position shifts
- Barré technique and partial barre application in musical contexts
- Left hand agility through progressively complex scalar and arpeggiated figures
- Sight reading fluency in various time signatures and rhythmic patterns
- Phrasing and dynamic shaping using only the guitar's natural resources