Modern Fingerstyle Guitar Method Grade 1

The Modern Fingerstyle Method gets the student up and playing within the first few pages, it was designed for the absolute beginner with absolutely no experience whatsoever. Students are directed toward reading lines, not notes. Steve Eckels introduces the tools necessary to construct fingerstyle guitar solos. Each piece utilizes musical tools that will be used over and over again throughout the book. Written in standard notation and tablature. CD included.This book gets the student up and playing within the first few pages. For the absolute beginner with absolutely no experience whatsoever. Directs the student to reading lines, not notes. Introduces the tools necessary to construct fingerstyle guitar solos. Each piece utilizes musical tools that will be used over and over again throughout the book. Written in standard notation and tablature.

"This recording has been produced as a companion soundtrack to the book of the same title. Featuring Dave Mallinson on Castagnari melodeons, Paul Flannery on piano, Sara Mallinson on piano and Allistair Russell on guitar. A must for polka lovers as well as any other musician who is perhaps looking for easier Irish repertoire."

The world's premier method for learning modern plectrum style guitar, time-tested and proven successful in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style. All seven grades of this method are written in standard notation only to encourage better sight reading. In Grade 1, the student guitarist will learn to play solos, duets, scales, and chords in the keys of C, A minor, G and E minor. Even in Grade 1, the student is already exposed to the chord/melody concept of guitar performance.A supplementary study book entitled Grade 1 Studies, two different play-along CD recordings (pop version and traditional), and a DVD are available. the companion recordings feature Tommy Flint and William Bay playing in split-track format, with the solo parts performed on the right channel, and the accompaniment or second duet parts played on the left. the student can play along with the full recording, or tune out either channel and play the missing part.

This book and accompanying audio are a perfect introduction to fingerstyle guitar. National Board Certified educator Steve Eckels has carefully designed each lesson to allow for smooth progression. Each of the ten lessons contains the four pillars of practice: scales, reading, progressions and repertoire. Developed in the classroom, this book provides arrangements of beautiful guitar pieces in a basicform, and instructions for how to embellish them in your own way. Included are shortcuts for learning to read music, and fingerstyle accompaniment patterns such as the famous Travis pattern. Those seeking further study will also enjoyEckels' Modern Fingerstyle Guitar Method Grade 1 (MB21496BCD) and other acclaimed folios. Includes access to online audio

For decades, guitar students and teachers alike have struggled with the idea of left-handed individuals playing right-handed. Now that the idea of letting the dominant hand rule is widely accepted as the best course of action, here at last is a proven method for the left-handed guitarist, in an expanded edition!The Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1/Expanded Edition provides valuable enhancement to the world's most popular guitar method. This comprehensive spiral-bound volume doubles the quantity of studies and solos presented. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of fresh study material. In addition, every note contained in the original Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1 is included and supported by additional playing material. Available as a book only and deluxe book/2-CD set.Expands entire content of the original Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1• Doubles the amount of study and solo material• Spiral bound for durability and reading convenience• Provides a solid foundation for the left-handed guitar student

The Modern Guitar Method Grade 1/Expanded Edition provides valuable enhancement to the world's most popular guitar method. This comprehensive volume doubles the amount of studies and solos presented. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of new study material. In addition, every note contained in the original Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 is included and supported by additional playing material.•Expands entire content of Modern Guitar Method Grade 1•Double the amount of study and solo material•Provides an incredibly solid foundation for any guitar studentCheck out the Free PDF Download that contains a third of the book!

This supplement to the Modern Guitar Method series focuses on playing chords. Chords are Shown in easy to play forms and strumming patterns for chords in the key of C, G, D, E minor, and A minor. A companion CD is included.