This collection of classic guitar studies is intended for the intermediate guitarist. As a whole, these etudes emulate the content of Carcassi s famed 25 Etudes, yet in a more contemporary harmonic and rhythmic idiom.These pieces are also distinguished in that they are not only valuable as left and right-hand technical exercises- but also as…
This collection of graded pieces for the plectrum guitar provides a wealth of material for the beginning and intermediate player. It is the first graded set of pieces for solo plectrum guitar in many years. Some of the pieces included are: Blues, Simple Study, New Waltz, Prelude, Shades of Evening, Lazy Dayzee, Hill Billy, Wandering…
Vol 1 (Berklee Methods). The beginning-level book of this comprehensive method teaches a wide range of guitar and music fundamentals, including: scales, melodic studies, chord and arpeggio studies, how to read music, accompaniment techniques, special exercises for developing technique in both hands, a unique approach to voice leading using moveable chord forms, and more. Vol…
C. Paul Herfurth s classic series of tutor books have now been completely revised and updated with a host of innovations to suit a new generation of musicians.A New Tune A Day features the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and…
The Guitar Prep Test is designed to be taken by guitarists who have been learning for a few terms. Built into it are all sorts of skills, such as a sense of pitch and rhythm, controlled an even playing, accuracy and quality of tone. This book contains specially-commissioned pieces, as well as everything else the…
This edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for the ABRSM Guitar examinations.Includes all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2009.
The Music Medals series is designed for young novice instrumentalists taught in a group situation, offering an annual graded assessment beginning with the very basics. This set of ensemble pieces for guitarists is for the upper Gold level, giving more difficult challenges in group performance. The pieces are specifically commissioned by the ABRSM to explore…
The Music Medals series is designed for young novice instrumentalists taught in a group situation, offering an annual graded assessment beginning with the very basics. This set of ensemble pieces for guitarists is for the upper Gold level, giving more difficult challenges in group performance. The pieces are specifically commissioned by the ABRSM to explore…
The Music Medals series is designed for young novice instrumentalists taught in a group situation, offering an annual graded assessment beginning with the very basics. This set of ensemble pieces for guitarists is for the Silver level, giving early experience of group performance. The pieces are specifically commissioned by the ABRSM to explore the skills…
This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for the ABRSM Guitar exams, Grades 18. The book is written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exams.
Joining the Dots offers guitarists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of fingerboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily. The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM s sight-reading tests at…
Music Through the ages in two volumes! Time Pieces in 2-part anthology of well-crafted and idiomatic arrangements of music from the thirteenth century to the present day. The pieces, for grades 1-5 are presented chronologically within each volume and include the year in which they were written, so you can map your journey through time!…
A step-by-step approach to classical guitar. This includes: A look-and-learn course that used clear pictures instead of long explanations Practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about setting up, playing and maintenance CD demonstration tracks, plus full-length accompaniments to play along with Develop correct playing techniques Learn to read and understand standard…