Modern Guitar Technique And Articulation

Through a series of exercises of various difficulties, the player develops his technique on the instrument by playing along with a real band rather than just practicing on a metronome. The first chapter of the book contains valuable information and advice which is necessary for the young musician. The rest of the book is covered with tons of exercises written both in standard notation and tablature. Areas Covered: Standard Picking Sweep Picking String Skipping Timing Variations Minor-Major-Melodic-Harmonic-WH/HW Scales Phrasing development .and more The package of the book includes the following: 1)The book 2)The full tracks* 3)The tracks minus the solo guitar so that the student can practice the exercises along* * Permanent downloadable links to the audio files are included in the book.

Although Johann Sebastian Bach did not write any music for the guitar, transcriptions of his unaccompanied string music and music for lute have long been a part of the guitar repertoire. Despite the respect that this music commands among musicians and audiences debate still exists as to what constitutes an appropriate means of transcribing, interpreting and performing this music on the guitar. It is this debate that prompted this long-awaited edition of Bach's unaccompanied cello suites by scholar and concert guitarists Stanley Yates. This definitive work includes performance scores, comparison scores an an invaluable 40-page guide entitled Arranging, Interpreting, and Performing the Music of J.S. Bach. Furthermore, the author offers comments on his arranging process and suggestions on using this edition including: ornamentation, slurs, fingerings, notation, and implementation of the comparison scores. Written in standard notation in guitar-friendly keys.

(Berklee Guide). Learn the essential techniques for playing classical guitar. These exercises and demonstrations will help you to develop ease of motion, efficiency, coordination, tone, control over dynamics and color, melodic connection and harmonic balance while preventing injury. Techniques for each hand are discussed in isolation and then combined with exercises drawn from the "Chaconne" by S.L. Weiss, which is also included in its entirety. Whether you are a classical or improvising player, you will find a clear, concise outline of the basic hand position and timing, with dozens of illustrative photographs and detailed descriptions. The online audio recordings demonstrate the techniques and their effects.

(Guitar). A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar is an instructional series designed for anyone just learning to play guitar. Written by one of the premier classical guitarists of our time and based on years of teaching students of all ages, this revised edition of Book 3 includes new pieces, new concepts, and new audio recordings! Topics include: Dynamic preparation; Goal-directed movement; Left- and right-hand synchronization; Barre chords and hinge barres; Playing in new keys; Fifth, seventh, and ninth positions; Scale and arpeggio studies; Left-hand technique; Ornamentations and articulations; Damping techniques; and more. This edition also includes 39 high-quality demonstration audio tracks which are accessed online for download or streaming. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

(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.

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

Advanced level. the 11 solos contained in this book were written by William Bay to explore some of the diverse moods and colors which can be expressed on the guitar. the collection is eclectic and contains solos ranging from swing to moody ballads to contemporary acoustic settings. Some of the solos are in dropped D tuning. All present an interesting palette of musical expression and are scored in notation and tablature.