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Step 1
Choose a basic scale book. Scales are the foundation of every musician's training. Diligent practicing of scales on the classical guitar fosters both right- and left-hand technique and educates the player about keys. A good scale book will show all the major and minor scales and provide some instructions as to how to use them in your practice.
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Step 2
Pick up a book of classical guitar studies. Studies, also called etudes in music jargon, are short pieces that emphasize some aspect of technique. For example, an etude might focus on arpeggios in different keys. Etudes are a bit more interesting than scales, and often play like full-fledged pieces of music.
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Step 3
Get a book of simple music selections for the beginner. Although scales and studies are the foundation, you will have more fun if you start learning simple pieces right away and playing actual pieces will inspire you to work harder on your technique. Choose a book intended for beginners that provides a lot of annotation and instruction to help the novice player negotiate the music.
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Step 4
Find a general music theory reference book, especially if this is the first instrument you have studied. A music theory book will teach you all about musical structure and annotation, the different keys and intricacies of the scale in western music, and a host of other useful information that will increase your understanding of your guitar lessons.
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Step 5
Add a few books on the history of the guitar to your library. This will acquaint you with the development of the instrument and its music, and broaden your understanding of your own musical quest.
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Step 6
Make sure to add a reference book to your library that guides you on the care of your classical guitar, including cleaning, storing, transporting and stringing your instrument.
