Book & CD. Learning to play the classical guitar is fun with this carefully designed method for the young beginner. Features: Easy to follow lesson-by-lesson format for the absolute beginner; Assumes no prior knowledge of Music or the Guitar; Covers six notes on the first and second string; Teaches music theory in an interesting and practical way; Full colour illustrations throughout the whole book; The student can continue on to Classical Guitar Method for Young Beginners Book 2. This method for Young Beginners also comes with a CD with recordings of all examples and exercises contained in the book.
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Without a hint of condescension, this book/CD offers the young classic guitarist a thorough grounding in reading standard notation in first position. This book was written in the Mel Bay tradition of providing only enough music theory to understand what is required of the student at any given point in the book. Numerous studies and folksong melodies are presented with suggested chord changes for accompaniment by a teacher or a second student guitarist. Includes guides to purchasing a classic guitar, proper posture and hand positions, tuning the guitar, and much more. A companion CD is included. Written in standard notation only.
This is a wonderful collection of graded pieces for the beginning classic guitar student. Sonia Michelson has gathered some of the finest solo material available at this level from various publishers throughout the world. Included are compositions reflecting a colorful array of styles and periods.
Rock Guitar for the Young Beginner was written with the young student in mind. This book provides information and etudes covering the basic essentials of rock guitar. the hip songs and etudes make the learning fun. Subjects such as Open Chords, Power Chords, Barre Chords, Rock Scales, Arpeggios, and Slash Chords are all presented with fun songs and graded learning. the accompanying CD, featuring a great rhythm section, is fun to jam with and allows students to hear how the etudes should be played.
This method is time tested, innovative, and has proven successful in imparting essential concepts of musicianship and classic guitar performance to children. It's realistic approach to early childhood education utilizes important concepts inspired by the writings of both Suzuki and Kodaly. This method stimulates musical imagination and ability through guitar techniques, eurhythmics, and listening and theory games. Students also learn by participating in movement, singing, and guitar performance.
This original music for solo and duo guitar features beautiful melodies and convenient fingering and is very easy to perform. the author's comments explain how to move from classical style to jazz. the pieces, divided into two chapters, Etudes and Pieces, are written in different jazz styles: Swing, Bossa Nova, and Blues. Their melodies are perfect and their harmonies refined. Seven duets are included which may be played either by two guitars or by guitar and a melody instrument. They have fine melodies and are easy to perform. the first part can be played by the beginner. These duets can be used in teaching situations with teacher and student playing together. Written in notation only.
Want to be a classical guitarist but never had a lesson? Want to be a classical guitarist, but never had a lesson? No problem — this hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play scales, melodies, and full-length pieces in the classical style. You get plenty of practice exercises to stretch your skills, selections from the classical repertoire, and a bonus audio CD that helps you play along with the music pieces from the book! Get acquainted with your guitar — familiarize yourself with the unique make-up and parts of a classical guitar Start making some music — play melodies on individual strings, move on to arpeggios, and get your fingers in shape with scales Ramp up your technique — play barres, slurs, and trills; handle harmonics; master right-hand tremolo; and venture up the neck to play in the higher positions Build your classical repertoire — from Renaissance and Baroque to Classical, Romantic, and Modern, play pieces from the major eras in classical music Practice makes perfect — improve your performance with expert guidance through each exercise and piece in the book Open the book and find: Tips and techniques for playing beautiful pieces How to read music notation and tablature Basic finger and thumb strokes Right- and left-hand techniques Musical examples, charts, and photos Music pieces from the guitar greats The best ways to care for your guitar A step-by-step tutorial on changing your strings Bonus CD Includes More than 140 recorded performances of the exercises and pieces featured in the book Pieces performed using a count-off, allowing you to play along in time with the music Tuning notes to help you tune up your guitar Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
