Detail 01
Tab notation
Fret positions are written out, so classical pieces become playable without learning to read the staff.
Product detailSKU #1273887984468
AlfredClassical for Guitar Tab Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Classical guitar repertoire in tab. For guitarists who want classical pieces but read tab rather than standard notation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Steel-string players moving into classical repertoire
- Tab readers who never learned to read notation
- Fingerstyle practice away from a teacher
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Students in formal classical study, where notation is expected
- Players wanting technique instruction, not just pieces
- Anyone who already reads standard notation fluently
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Classical repertoire
Fingerstyle material played with the picking hand's fingers, not a flatpick. Expect independent bass and melody lines.
Detail 03
Songbook, not a method
Gives you pieces to play. It won't drill right-hand technique or posture.
Detail 04
Guitar-specific
Arranged for guitar only — not transferable to other instruments.
Detail 05
$9.99
The lowest tier of songbook pricing, so it's a low-risk way to test whether classical playing suits you.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Print book only. No audio or accompanying recordings included
- 02Classical pieces are easier on nylon strings, but the tab works on steel
- 03You'll want to grow nails or use fingerpicks for tone and volume
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a classical guitar?
No. The tab plays on any six-string. Nylon strings and a wider neck make fingerstyle more comfortable, but they're not required.
02Do I need to read music?
No. That's the point of the tab format — fret numbers instead of notation.
03Is this for beginners?
It's approachable if you can already fingerpick. Complete beginners will struggle with independent bass and melody lines.
04Does it include audio to play along with?
No. It's a print book with no recordings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
