Guitar books by Craig Smith · 27 years of teaching

Stop collecting shapes.
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Organized practice routines, real music theory, and exercises that actually work — for beginners, weekend players, and working pros. Thousands of books sold. Not a single bad review.

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Five books. One complete guitar education.

Every book is a high-resolution printable PDF with TAB & standard notation, free lifetime updates, free replacement copies, and real email support from the author.

The Guitarist's Book Bundle

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The Guitarist’s Book Bundle

All five books in one download — practice routines, classical guitar, chords, modes, and triads. The fastest way to a complete practice library.

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The 7 Day Guitar Practice Routine

Best Seller · Practice

The 7 Day Guitar Practice Routine

90+ pages of chords, scales, arpeggios and theory organized into a daily routine for any skill level. Includes Guitar Pro files.

$15

Classical Guitar — A Practical Guide Vol. 1

Classical · 129 Pages

Classical Guitar — A Practical Guide Vol. 1

25 beautiful pieces with lessons — Bach, Sor, Carulli, Carcassi, Aguado — plus Guiliani’s 120 right-hand studies and a daily routine.

$15

Complete Chord Guide

Chords · Theory

Complete Chord Guide

Not just for beginners. The CAGED system, barre chords, inversions, slash chords, and how to build your own chords from scratch.

$15

The Complete Modal Scale Workout

Scales · Modes

The Complete Modal Scale Workout

All 7 mode shapes, melodic and harmonic minor modes, and the original Modal Workout that 10,000+ guitarists have downloaded.

$15

Guitar Triads Complete

Triads · Fretboard

Guitar Triads Complete

Master triads across the entire fretboard — the building blocks of every chord, lead line, and voicing you’ll ever play.

$15

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Not just exercises. The theory too.

The 7 Day Guitar Practice Routine
The Best Seller

The 7 Day Guitar Practice Routine

  • A daily routine for any level — each day’s lesson includes shapes, diagrams, music in TAB & standard notation, and the theory behind it all.
  • Printable charts for chords, scales and arpeggios — put only what you need on your music stand.
  • Guitar Pro files included — editable sound, MIDI, TAB and music files. Listen, slow down, make it yours.
  • Bonuses: Guiliani’s 120 Arpeggio Studies, the Modal Workout, and Bach’s Bourrée in E minor.
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Classical Guitar — A Practical Guide
For Fingerstyle Players

Classical Guitar — A Practical Guide

  • 25 etudes with accompanying lessons — the music of Bach, Sor, Carulli, Carcassi, Aguado and more.
  • A daily practice routine for both hands, plus a classical primer that works for beginners through advanced players.
  • History, art and composer bios — a fun, fresh take compared to dusty method books.
  • Audio + Guitar Pro files with every piece, in full-color high-resolution PDF.
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Reviews

Real reviews from real guitarists.

Former students, working professionals, total beginners… and even a rock star.

★★★★★

“His book is extremely well explained throughout. Any guitarist from beginner to an expert will find something here for them. Highly recommended.”

Corey BeaulieuGuitarist — Trivium
★★★★★

“I just printed it all and it looks amazing. I went straight to the Arpeggio section and have learned more in one day than years of private lessons.”

John BradfordTouring Guitarist — NighTrain & Physical Graffiti
★★★★★

“I’m 4 days in and my left hand feels like it could crush an anvil. I can’t believe you’re selling this so cheap. I would have paid 3x this.”

Jeff LaRochePro Guitarist — RockitFly.com
★★★★★

“Not only is Craig an absolutely killer guitarist, he’s probably one of the most knowledgeable guys I’ve ever met on the instrument. You can thank me later.”

TJ ScarlettSession Ace
★★★★★

“The way you explained 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th chords is genius. I’ve a bookshelf full of jazz and classical books that couldn’t do what you did in 3 pages.”

Steve QBeginner / Intermediate Guitarist
★★★★★

“My son is 15 and said his other books are too old fashioned and yours really hit home with him. He walks around with it on his iPad all the time now.”

Guitarist and author Craig Smith
About the Author

Hi, I’m Craig Smith.

I’m a full-time professional guitarist in Central Florida playing 200+ live gigs a year. I’ve taught guitar for 27 years, and these books are everything I’ve learned — organized, explained, and ready to put on your music stand.

“Look, you don’t need to memorize 10,000 ridiculous shapes if you understand some basic theory. The theory will set you free.”

100% Satisfaction Guarantee, 30 days. Since 2018 I’ve never had a bad review or a refund request. I answer every call, text, and email — and I love talking guitar. If you’re not happy, just reach out.
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