Pumping Nylon: In TAB: The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook: Solo Guitar
The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook
By Scott Tennant
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Scott Tennant, world-class classical guitarist and well-respected guitar eduactor, has brought together the most comprehensive technique handbook for the classical guitarist. It is presented here in both standard music notation and TAB. In addition to technical information not available elsewhere, he has compiled selections from Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies; musical examples by Bach, Turina, Rodrigo, and others; Tarrega arpeggio studies; and original compositions by Andrew York and Brian Head. Essential information and a great sense of humor are effectively combined in this best-selling book.
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Series:
Pumping Nylon Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
128
SKU:
00-PB-0002182
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About the Composer: Scott Tennant
Scott Tennant stands among the most influential classical guitar pedagogues of our time. His performances have taken him across the world's major concert halls, but his impact on guitar education may be even more significant; he has spent decades distilling the technical demands of classical guitar into methodical, learnable systems that work.
Why we love this
Tennant refuses to separate technique from musicianship. By pairing fundamental right-hand studies with repertoire selections from Bach and Tarrega, then layering in contemporary works, he shows students that mastering mechanics serves the act of making music. The TAB addition removes a real barrier for players who are still building standard notation fluency without sacrificing pedagogical rigor.
What to expect
Meticulous and exacting, yet never joyless. Tennant's dry wit keeps the tone conversational even when addressing the most demanding technical problems. The progression from pure mechanics to musical application creates genuine momentum; you're not just drilling, you're building toward real pieces.
Who it's for
Serious classical guitarists ready to move beyond basic method books and tackle the specific technical challenges that professional players face. Teachers will find it invaluable as a supplementary resource that answers the "why" behind hand position, finger independence, and tone production.
How to get the most out of it
- Work through the right-hand studies in isolation before applying them to the full pieces. Slow repetition builds the muscle memory that translates to confident, controlled performance.
- Return to the Tarrega arpeggio studies whenever your technique feels loose or unfocused. They function as both a diagnostic tool and a recalibration point throughout your development.
- Alternate between the exercise material and the musical excerpts to maintain interest and remind yourself why precision matters. The Bach examples reveal what careful technique actually sounds like in real music.
How to use it
Assign sections progressively to students as they encounter specific technical hurdles in their repertoire. The combined presentation in standard notation and TAB also makes it useful for ensemble guitarists who need to strengthen fundamentals alongside their ensemble work.
Skills your students will build
- Right-hand fingering patterns and their applications across different string combinations
- Arpeggio technique with clarity and consistency
- Finger independence and coordination in classical position
- Reading both standard notation and TAB simultaneously
- Understanding the mechanical foundation of tone production on classical guitar