CGC Publishing
Classical Guitar Books
Explore method books, repertoire collections, and practical guides from CGC Publishing. Choose a title to see its available editions, previews, and supporting resources.
Methods & Practice
The structured core: learn to read, build technique, and practice with purpose.
The Cornerstone Method: Grade 1
Our beginner method. Learn to read music, develop technique step by step, and grasp the key musical concepts.
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Progressive Sight-Reading: Grades 1 to 8
175 pages of progressive material, drawn from over a decade of research, to make you a confident sight-reader.
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20 Practice Routines
Progressive routines from beginner to advanced, with all of your technique work organized into manageable sessions.
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The Classical Guitar Handbook
A collection of lessons and insights into the classical guitar, gathered into one reference you will return to.
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Classical Guitar Scale Book
79 pages of scales and arpeggios, arranged by key.
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The curriculum repertoire, graded from 1 to 8, exactly as it is studied inside the Academy.
Graded Repertoire (Notation)
A graded collection of classical guitar sheet music, used in the CGC Academy curriculum.
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Graded Repertoire (TAB)
The TAB edition of our graded repertoire collection, for players more comfortable reading tablature.
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Graded Duets: Grades 1 to 8
A collection of graded duets from the Academy curriculum, perfect for playing with a teacher or friend.
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Music Collections
Approachable and themed sets of repertoire to enjoy and perform. Volume 1 of the Easy series is free.
Easy Classical Guitar Vol. 1Free
30 pieces from the classical period, Grades 1 to 3. Notation and TAB included.
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Easy Classical Guitar Vol. 2
40 pieces from the Renaissance, Grades 1 to 3. Notation and TAB included.
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Exploring the Renaissance
46 dances, songs, and instrumentals for classical guitar from the Renaissance period.
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Christmas Songs
Ten beautiful arrangements by Dave Belcher, with notation and TAB included.
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Solo Repertoire PDFs
Looking for a single piece? Browse a wide range of solo classical guitar repertoire, available as individual PDF downloads from CGC Publishing.
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The people behind the music
A community to learn with.
Lessons, ensemble playing, performances, and friendships. Discover the people who make Classical Guitar Corner more than a collection of resources.
The Books Are the Curriculum
Every one of these books is part of the path we teach inside the CGC Academy. If you would like the full experience, with instructional videos, play-along tracks, a teacher, and a community to learn alongside, I would love to have you join us.
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