Classical Guitar TAB: 50 Iconic Solos from the Renaissance to Romantic Era Paperback – February 11, 2019

Another reviewer wrote that this book should've been spiral-bound... to which I enthusiastically-replied: "I'm so interested in the content, I don't really care about the binding, as long as it's legible. If I don't like it, I'll just rip it off!" (or something to that effect). And I still somewhat feel that way. But now that I've actually received my own copy, I have to agree with that other guy. The book is barely usable the way that it's bound.But I've decided not to deduct any stars for that. Perhaps I would've, had I not seen the earlier review, and bought this book anyway after knowing about the binding issue. The content is legible, and print quality very good.So I was left to make good on my overly-zealous mutilation threat.Being a 'book purist'... I must admit that was a challenge. I never even mark/highlight/violate a book (unless I find an error... which sadly happens with amazing frequency btw!?!). It's sort of like sacrilege to me. So prying-off the cover... of a brand new (fairly expensive) book... was a bit of a challenge for me. But I managed to do it.This is hardly the first/only/last music book to be bound this way. And I'm sure minimizing production cost motivated the choice. But in this instance, it clearly was the wrong choice. This author worked so hard to get things right, and in general pays so much attention to detail, that I'm more disappointed than I otherwise would've been had the book been flawed in other ways. I personally would've preferred more Romantic or Baroque stuff and less Renaissance (well, it's not fair to call those lute-y-ly-depressing dungeon dirges... 'crap', as they're just not my preference). And I'm already familiar with many of the other pieces. But again, that's not the author's fault. He did disclose the T.O.C. So no detraction there either.But it comes down to this:Trying to learn a rock or folk song is one thing. But for anything ~nearly~ this studious... (all the included works aren't, but a few like Asturias are) THE MUSIC HAS TO LAY FLAT! Being distracted by curvy-shadows, page-distortions, and required neck-contortions... you really can't expect to get very far (before wanting to hurt somebody!). As an instructor... I'm sure the author knows that. So allowing a detail like that to detract so much, is undoubtedly a fail. It would've been a far better choice to use cheaper paper, or a less attractive cover (which I now can frame, since I had to rip it off) in exchange for better utility... or at least offer a spiral (or better yet, unbound) version. That would've been a much better idea.That being said, I intended to take the cover-less guts to a print shop to have the pages sheared loose. But once I removed the cover, it was much easier to get the pages to lie flatter.I'm surethey'll eventually slow-ly come apart on their ownso I'll save myself the tripand let them do so.But overall,the book is very good though!(And ~almost~<unless you need the tab>worth the fair chunk of dough!)~KinniK~

The book starts out with easier pieces, then graduates into intermediate, then harder pieces.

Book had a nice selection of pieces,but would have been nice to have a cd with it so I could hear the pieces I am not familiar with.

The notes on right and left hand fingering are very helpful. The videos for each piece have also been invaluable, filled with tips and insights on difficult sections. I've owned many guitar tablature books and this is easily the best organized and most thoughtful.The complaint about the pages not lying completely flat is pretty common with tab books. I just fold the spine of the book and the pages are easily viewed.

Lots of great songs for all levels. I really enjoy all of Werner's publications and the accompanying online videos are superb.

I've bought several classical guitar tab songbooks recently. This one has been my favorite. It is the best quality and has 50 songs with really good arrangements.

This book was perfect! I’m a big fan of the author’s site for classical guitar. It’s hard to know which books are right for my skill level, but this book (as well as his books for exercise and technique) had a perfect combination of tunes to expand with and pairs well with his instruction videos. It’s reasonably priced and perfect for someone who is familiar with guitar but newer to classical.

Bradford Weiner write good books for the Classical guitar. I like his fingerings vs other books I have used and his collection of songs are well thought out.