You have the PDFs. You have the exercises. Now, how do you assemble them? Do not just print the papers and stare at them. Follow this template:

Go download your PDFs from IMSLP or Bradford Werner’s site today. Print them. Pencil in your own fingerings. Slow down the metronome. And remember: On the classical guitar, technique is not a distraction from music. It is the music.

Before downloading any PDF, you must understand the four pillars that those PDFs will train:

For those seeking to improve their classical guitar technique, there are numerous PDF resources available online. Some popular resources include:

: A comprehensive 122-page PDF containing 100 open string exercises, 120 Giuliani arpeggios, and major/minor scales in thirds, sixths, and octaves. You can find the PDF at Werner Guitar Editions .