"Designed for those in the early stages of studying classical guitar, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the widely acclaimed London College of Music examinations in classical guitar playing. This handbook covers all the material needed for the Grade Two examination, and includes helpful advice about preparing for the examination, enabling you to gain an internationally recognized qualification. Even if you do not intend to take an examination, given the handbooks wide content of musical repertoire and extensive educational material, the handbook provides a structured and comprehensive resource for studying the classical guitar. The handbook contains absolutely everything you need for this grade: all the required pieces, scales, chords and arpeggios, as well as sections on musical knowledge, sightreading and aural awareness. The book includes twelve pieces such as Handels See The Conquering Hero Comes, Borodins Polovtsian Dance, Saint-Sans My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice, Elgars Pomp and Circumstance March No.1, alongside pieces by Carulli, Sor, Giuliani, Dowland and others. Using this handbook will help you to: Develop all aspects of your playing and achieve your full potential as a guitarist. Extend your musical repertoire with pieces from a wide range of styles and periods. Improve your sight reading and aural abilities so that you can learn pieces more easily. Increase your knowledge of music theory and learn about the historical context of the pieces youre playing."