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Reddit mentions of Kitharologus, The Path to Virtuosity: A Technical Workout Manual for All Guitarists
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Height | 11 Inches |
Length | 8.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | July 2015 |
Weight | 0.8 Pounds |
Width | 0.29 Inches |
I'm always surprised at how many people recommend pumping nylon and nobody ever recommends Kitharologos from Ricardo Iznaola. That book covers the entirety of modern technique.
http://www.amazon.com/Kitharologus-Path-Virtuosity-Ricardo-Iznaola/dp/0786617748
(Though I do admit that I've never seen PN)
Not specific to Flamenco, but this is a pretty good book of classical guitar exercises that will help develop your right hand technique.
My personnal recommandations (which is what I work with currently):
OK. This is a beyond a beginner level, but hear me out -
If you are serious about learning the classical guitar, you should really look into picking up Kitharologus: The Path to Virtuosity, by Ricardo Iznaola. It can challenge even a seasoned player, but if you begin now and are serious about your practice, the drills in this book will have you playing better and more confidently without a doubt.
Kitharologus: The Path to Virtuosity by Ricardo Iznaola
Pumping Nylon by Scott Tennant
I also recommend reading Practicing: A Musician's Return to Music by Glenn Kurtz, it's all about the author's life as a disillusioned professional guitarist who gives up on music only to return to it later in life for his own enjoyment. Essential reading, especially if you ever think about quitting.
Jazz:
Mickey Baker's Complete Course in Jazz Guitar: Book 1 and Book 2
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Classical:
Julio S. Sagreras Guitar Lessons: Books 1-3
Ricardo Iznaola, Kitharologus: The Path to Virtuosity
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I recommend trying a technique book. I use Kitharologus: The Path to Virtuosity by Ricardo Iznaola because I think it covers a lot of the really in-depth skills needed for playing. And it's good for discovering your individual flaws, as you seem to have already noticed, so you can use the exercises to improve those flaws.
I know this doesn't address your specific question, but I believe Kitharologus is one of the best technique books out there.
A lot of practice...
This book has tons of exercises for all your needs (fingerpicking, scales, finger strengthening, etc)