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Estudio by Napoleon Coste (1805 – 1883)
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Napoleon was taught by his mother at a very early age. By age 18, Coste was performing in public. Napoleon later became Fernando sor’s student and quickly established himself as the leading French virtuoso guitarist.
Napoleon is french and is a major figure in guitar composition of the mid-nineteenth century. In 1862 at age 57, Napoleon Coste broke his arm as a result of an accident and never played guitar again. With the help of an assistance, Coste continued to teach and write compositions. Napoleon is the first composer to transcribe guitar music of the 17th centurty to the modern era. He left behind a significant catalogue of original compositions.

Technique
A very short song to introduce a beginner to the classical guitar. Play Twice. 8 Bars in total. In the key of C. No Barre Chords. Hammer on, pull offs. Note suspensions. 4/4 Time Signature.

Excerpt fromm Napoleon Coste's Study

Tips
Feel Free to change the right hand fingering. For beginners play Napoleon Coste’s studywithout the ring finger(a)

Full TAB in txt

Further Reading
50 Easy classical Guitar Pieces by Jerry Willard.
Another book in my collection. Book is in tabulature. Great for beginner guitar for classical. 50 short songs introducing you to key players of the genre. Works featured in this book includes the many names that influence the classical guitar world. To name a few featured: Fernando Carulli, Napoloen Coste, Fernando Sor, Dionisio Aguado, Gaspar Sanz, John dowland, Robert Devisse, and Mauro Giuliani. This book comes with a companion CD plus a brief biography writeup on the aforementioned maestros.

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