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Vintage methods rely heavily on standard notation rather than modern tablature (tab). This forces you to learn music theory and truly understand the notes on the fretboard.

Focuses on the "rudiments of music," including holding the guitar, pick grip, note reading, and key signatures. It famously introduced bar chords

The "Spanish Guitar Method" is a multi-volume series that aimed to be the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide for the guitarist of the 1930s. While bearing the name "Spanish Guitar" (a 20th-century term for the modern acoustic guitar as opposed to the steel or Hawaiian guitar), the method is notable for its advanced content and its pioneering approach to various musical styles, particularly jazz and blues.