Music Books
Guitar books, by grade and genre.
Method books, chord charts, technique builders and song collections for acoustic and electric guitar.
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Guitar books by grade
Use your teacher's syllabus and exam board requirements to confirm the exact edition before buying.
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Initial & Grade 1
Best for Brand-new students
First method books, early repertoire and sight-reading for brand-new Guitar students.
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Grades 2-3
Best for Early-stage students
Progressive repertoire, scales, sight-reading and theory support for students building on the basics.
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Grades 4-5
Best for Intermediate students
Intermediate exam repertoire and musicianship resources for students preparing for mid-level grades.
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Grades 6-8
Best for Advanced students
Advanced repertoire, technical work and exam preparation for students approaching diploma-level study.
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Music Theory
Best for All grades
Graded theory workbooks and reference guides aligned to major exam boards.
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Sight-Reading & Aural
Best for Exam candidates, all grades
Targeted practice books for reading, listening and musicianship skills tested in graded exams.
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Guitar books by genre
For students playing outside the exam syllabus — or just for fun.
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Classical
Best for Classical repertoire students
Sonatas, concertos and standard Guitar repertoire from the great composers.
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Jazz
Best for Jazz & improvisation students
Jazz standards, lead sheets and improvisation studies for Guitar.
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Rock & Pop
Best for Band & ear-playing students
Contemporary band arrangements and popular repertoire for Guitar.
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Free & Public Domain
Best for Budget-conscious students
Thousands of legally free Guitar scores from IMSLP's public-domain library — no cost, no catch.
Search free Guitar scores on IMSLPHow to use IMSLP
A quick guide before you search the free public-domain library above.
Search by composer or piece
IMSLP's catalog is organized by composer, so searching a name or title usually gets you there fastest.
Check the copyright status
IMSLP shows public-domain status per country — always confirm it applies where you live before printing or performing.
Compare editions
Popular works often have several scanned editions. If one looks unclear or heavily marked-up, try another.
Print or read on-screen
Scores download as PDFs — print them for lessons or read them on a tablet at practice.