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Ferdinando Maria Carulli (February 9, 1770 - February 17, 1841) was one of the most influential composers for classical guitar as well as the author of the first complete classical guitar method.

He wrote a variety of works for classical guitar, including concertos and chamber works. He was an extremely prolific writer for guitar, writing over 400 works for the instrument in the space of twelve years.

Carulli was born in Naples, Kingdom of Naples on February 9, 1770.

Ferdinando carulli biography template

His father, Michele, was a distinguished literator, secretary to the delegate of the Neapolitan Jurisdiction. Like many of his contemporaries, he was taught musical theory by a priest, who was also an amateur musician. Carulli's first instrument was the cello, but when he was twenty he discovered the guitar and devoted his life to the study and advancement of the guitar.

As there were no professional guitar teachers in Naples at the time, Carulli developed his own style of playing.

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