Duncan, Charles. The Art of Classical Guitar Playing

Analyzes the physical and aesthetic aspects of the finest playing in detail. Over 45,000 words of text; dozens of photographs and illustrations. The chapter on nail-filing was a breakthrough in 1980 when the book was first published and is still the definitive treatment of the subject. Chapter 1 The principle of functional tension. Chapter 2 the left hand. Chapter 3 Right-Hand position. Chapter 4 Nail Filing. Chapter 5 Articulation. Chapter 6 Coordination and velocity. Chapter 7 Expressive Devices. Chapter 8 The art of classical guitar playing.