Ferdinando Maria Meinrado Francesco Pascale Rosario Carulli was an Italian composer born in Naples. He is best known for his influential work, Méthode complète pour guitare ou lyre, op. 27, published in 1810. This method is still used by guitar students today. Carulli composed over 400 works for classical guitar, including solos, chamber music, and concertos. He began his musical journey learning the cello from a local priest before discovering the guitar at age twenty. His performances in Naples gained popularity, leading to tours across Europe.

Carulli married Marie-Josephine Boyer around 1801 and later moved to Paris, the music capital of the world. There, he became a successful guitar teacher and self-publisher. He collaborated with luthier René Lacôte to invent the Decacorde, a 10-string guitar. Carulli died on 17 February 1841, leaving a lasting legacy in classical guitar music. His compositions continue to inspire musicians and are celebrated for their creativity and technical skill, making him a significant figure in music history.