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Progressive Studies for Beginners, Opus 31: Guitar Book

$9.95 USD

Progressive Studies for Beginners, Opus 31: Guitar Book

Name: Progressive Studies for Beginners, Opus 31: Guitar Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K04255
Price: 9.95 USD
Availability: InStock

By Fernando Sor

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Expertly arranged classical guitar folio from our Kalmus Edition.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Progressive Studies for Beginners, Opus 31: Guitar Book comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

ISBN10: 0-7692-9246-1

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-9246-5

UPC: 029156030174

SKU: 00-K04255

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About the Composer: Fernando Sor

Fernando Sor (1778–1839) was a Spanish guitarist and composer who elevated the classical guitar from a folk instrument to a concert instrument worthy of serious study. His technical innovations and elegant musical language established pedagogical principles that remain central to guitar instruction today. Sor's output includes concertos, chamber works, and an extensive body of solo guitar compositions, many of which were designed specifically to develop technique in a logical, progressive sequence.

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Why we love this

Sor's Opus 31 stands apart because it treats the guitar student as a musician first and a technician second. Each study arrives with genuine musical substance rather than serving as a dry exercise, making these pieces rewarding to perform and genuinely engaging to teach. This Kalmus Edition presents them cleanly and affordably, giving serious young guitarists access to foundational repertoire that has shaped classical guitar pedagogy for nearly two centuries.

What to expect

These studies feel like classical miniatures shaped specifically for the guitar's voice. They balance clear technical objectives with lyrical passages that sing, offering moments of real beauty alongside focused work on fingerboard facility and voice independence.

Who it's for

This folio is essential for intermediate-level classical guitarists working through the transition from beginner to intermediate repertoire. It serves students who benefit from methodical technical development paired with genuine musical substance, and teachers seeking repertoire that builds foundational skills without sacrificing artistic engagement.

How to get the most out of it

Shape phrases with consistent tone and dynamics rather than rushing through the technical passages. Sor's melodies demand the same musical attention you would give a singing line.
Pay close attention to Sor's original fingerings and position indications where provided; they reveal his understanding of the guitar's capabilities and often simplify what might appear technically complex.
Build these studies at a tempo where you can maintain clean articulation and tone production. Accuracy and sound quality matter more than speed.
Listen for the harmonic structure beneath the figuration. Understanding the underlying chord progression helps you shape the line musically rather than mechanically.

How to use it

Program selections from this folio in student recitals to showcase technical growth while maintaining musical integrity. These works also serve as essential preparation for students preparing to tackle the romantic-era solo repertoire and concertos that define classical guitar performance.