Pumping Nylon: Easy to Early Intermediate Repertoire: Supplemental Repertoire for the Best-Selling Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook: Solo Guitar

This collection bridges a real pedagogical gap by pairing technical work with genuinely musical pieces rather than isolated exercises. The curation of classic etudes alongside fresh contemporary compositions keeps students engaged while building the specific facilities addressed in Pumping Nylon, and Scott Tennant's own performance recording models the expressive possibilities of repertoire that can feel purely technical in less capable hands.

A curated journey through different textures and technical demands. Some pieces float with transparent arpeggios; others demand rhythmic precision and finger velocity. Throughout, the writing respects the guitar's acoustic possibilities rather than fighting the instrument's natural voice.

Guitarists working through Pumping Nylon who need repertoire that applies rather than merely illustrates the handbook's technical concepts. This collection also suits teachers seeking approachable yet musically substantial pieces for early intermediate students ready to move beyond purely pedagogical material.

• Record yourself playing these pieces at various tempos to build confidence in technique before pursuing performance speed. Slowing down exposes clarity issues in arpeggios and tremolo that rush masking can hide.
• Study the recording by Scott Tennant with score in hand, paying attention to his touch and tone production rather than just his tempo and phrasing choices. His technique is transparent and worth reverse engineering.
• Work tremolo passages with a metronome at half speed, focusing on evenness of note duration and consistent finger placement before adding speed. Many students sacrifice control to reach performance tempo.
• Isolate the arpeggiated sections and practice them away from the full texture first, establishing secure finger independence before layering in melodic content above.

Program individual pieces from this collection at student recitals or ensemble showcases to demonstrate technical growth without signaling "this is just an exercise." The mix of classic etudes and contemporary works allows you to balance repertoire across a full recital while maintaining pedagogical coherence with your studio's Pumping Nylon study plan.

• Arpeggio technique (fingerstyle patterns and evenness)
• Tremolo execution (consistent stroke production and tone quality)
• Scale velocity and finger independence
• Sustain and resonance control across tempo changes
• Musicality within technical frameworks