Detail 01
Complete edition
The full series in one book rather than separate levels, so the progression runs end to end without another purchase.
Product detailSKU #1313248769722
AlfredFingerstyle Guitar Method Complete Book with CD
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A fingerstyle guitar method book with CD, combining the series into one volume. For a pick player wanting to learn to play with fingers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flatpickers switching to fingerstyle technique
- Acoustic players who want to play bass and melody together
- Self-teachers who need audio to check their timing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Total beginners with no chord knowledge
- Players focused on strumming or lead soloing with a pick
- Anyone wanting classical guitar repertoire specifically
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
CD included
Fingerstyle depends on independence between thumb and fingers. Hearing the examples makes that separation far easier to copy.
Detail 03
Fingerstyle focus
Trains right-hand patterns for playing bass line and melody at once, rather than strumming chords behind a vocal.
Detail 04
Method book format
Sequenced lessons that build technique in order, unlike a songbook you pick through at random.
Detail 05
No DVD
Audio only. Right-hand position is easier to learn visually, so you may want video reference alongside it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No guitar or accessories included. Instructional book and disc only.
- 02Requires basic open chords and comfort changing between them.
- 03Nylon or steel string both work, though nail length affects your tone either way.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need long fingernails to play fingerstyle?
No. Many players use flesh only, which gives a warmer, softer attack. Nails give more volume and brightness. Either approach works with this material.
02Does it use tablature?
Guitar methods in this series present material in tab alongside standard notation, so you can follow the examples without reading music first.
03Classical guitar or steel string?
The material suits either. Nylon strings are gentler on bare fingertips while you build calluses; steel string gives more volume and cut.
04How does this differ from the blues method?
This one teaches right-hand fingerpicking technique as the core subject. The blues method teaches a style, and covers whichever right-hand approach that style needs.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
