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  The guitar is one of the most beautiful, sensitive and poetic instruments in all the world. I will be grateful if I can pass along the knowledge of this instrument to chose who love it.
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〖The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method, Vol. 1〗
Foreword  
  I first became interested in the guitar in 1955 through the playing of my cousin, Jack Marshall (1921-1973), with whom 1 wrote the first edition of this book. At the time Jack was the staff guitarist with MGM Studios. I loved the way he played and wanted to learn to play the guitar. I was eleven and had never played an instrument before.
  Jack told me I should start with the classical guitar, Through it, he said, I would learn correctly the basic fundamentals of guitar playing, and after studying the classical style, I would be able to play any style of' guitar with greater ease. Jack also recommended that I listen to the recordings of Andres Segovia who was, he said, the world's greatest guitarist. My father presented me with my first Segovia album- After hearing it, I made the decision to study classical guitar.
  The local music store where we purchased a guitar recommended that I study with a Spanish family of classical guitarists who had just settled in Los Angeles. They were the Romeros. In-my early training with them, I became still more intrigued with the enchanting sound of the guitar. After a. few months, I was able to play some very beautiful little pieces, experiencing the deep enjoyment of playing for my friends and playing solo just for myself.
  To developed technique by playing pieces which involved technical exercises. This method encouraged me to practice by making practice enjoyable. Of course, I also played exercises which concentrated on specific techniques that needed developing, but for the most part I learned the guitar by playing pieces I loved and trying to perfect them. This method seems to me by far the best; it is the method I've used since I began to teach, and it is the principle I've applied to this book. Whenever possible, we have selected pieces which incorporate the new musical concepts or techniques the student is to learn. When this has not been possible-in instances where no appropriate pieces seemed to exist-we. have used new studies composed by Jack Marshall and David Brandon.
  To return briefly to my own early progress, the Romeros began to concertize extensively, and I had to continue on my own- This mastery of the guitar without a teacher became an enormous challenge, and I worked very hard. I found that it was necessary to experiment, sometimes even to risk taking a step backward in order to make the next step forward possible. However, it was tremendously satisfying to try, day by day, to accomplish something and, little by little, to analyze and solve the problems that arose. Throughout this period, I relied heavily on the encouragement and guidance of an unfailing friend who also loves music, my father Duke Parkening.
  In 1964, it was announced that Segovia would give his first United States master class at the University of California at Berkeley. My audition tape was send to Segovia, who gave me a scholarship. Segovia's teaching was invaluable to me. The time I spent learning from him was one of the greatest experiences of my life.
  Following the master class, I had several further opportunities to study with Maestro Segovia. In 1963 he extended to me the very great privilege of an invitation to participate as one of the judges in the International Guitar Competition held in Spain. That year marked the beginning of my career as a professional classical guitarist: I founded the guitar department at the University of Southern California where I taught as a full-time professor. Soon after, I signed with Columbia Artists Management, Inc. for a tour of over seventy concerts the first season. Since then I have concertized extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Asia under the auspices of IMG and have released many recordings for EMI/Angel and Sony Classical.
  For me, the guitar was an early love that has deepened, year by year, into a profound commitment and a very fulfilling means of expression. I hope this story will encourage you who feel a similar love for the guitar.
  This book is designed to present you with a logical and systematic method for gradual and technical development toward the eventual mastery of this great and noble instrument. It is not intended solely for the guitarist who aspires to be a concert performer. It is also for the person unknowledgeable in music who wishes to learn the correct fundamentals, with enjoyment during the learning process, and regardless of age.
  Volume One deals with notes covering the first five frets. It presents information in the important fundamentals of guitar playing-much of which has never been presented before. It is arranged concisely and systematically so that you can develop into the kind of guitarist you wish to become, without having to unlearn many hours or years of incorrect practice and study. Volume Two of this method covers notes on the remainder of the fingerboard and includes more advanced work on technique and interpretation.
  The guitar is one of the most beautiful, sensitive and poetic instruments in all the world. I will be grateful if I can pass along the knowledge of this instrument to chose who love it.
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〖The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method, Vol. 1〗


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