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(Guitar Method). The Hal Leonard Classical Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play classical guitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide by renowned classical guitarist and teacher Paul Henry uses the music of the master composers to further develop your understanding of the classical style and technique. Book 2 includes: tone-coloring techniques; dynamics; dampening; sixth string tuned to D; notes above open position; left-hand shifting; grace notes, slides, and articulations; natural and artificial harmonics; full and partial barres; trills and mordents; two-octave scales; vibrato; counterpoint; left- and right-hand technique review; slur exercises; and more! This book also includes access to more than 50 audio tracks for demonstration and play-along. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.