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 valid pleasurable concert repertoire. The first ten etudes 11-20 focus on the use of thea finger in combination with i and m. Etudes 4 7 11 13 15 and 17 also concentrate on left-hand slurs. The final five etudes were composed as - and intended to be performed- as a set with each piece dedicated to a particular LatinAmerican composer.

A collection of studies and compositions written to provide a creative approach to a common problem. Most guitar students have not worked through a methodical approach to reading music notation which limits their personalprogress and sometimes their career development. The author has approached the studies from two directions: horizontal or up the fingerboard on individual strings and positional. The first two parts of the book are extensivelyfingered and designed to make intervals and melodic patterns more visually apparent by repetition of similar ideas in different locations on the neck. The third part contains five extended compositions which draw from theauthor’s jazz background. The first four include chord changes for duo practice as well as challenging melodic lines in a variety of meters that may be used for the study of improvisation. The fifth piece is written in the IndianRaga style. Basic music theory and rhythmic studies are included in the appendices.

A comprehensive introduction and analysis of scale fingerings and picking technique from one of the guitar's greatest masters Chuck Wayne. A must for any serious jazz guitar student.

Contemporary Baroque Etudes-The arts flourished in the Baroque period. Music from that time is still performed worldwide by symphonies opera companies choirs chamber ensembles and soloists on many instruments. The period was characterized by the worksof such great artists as J. S. Bach (b. 1685) Handel (b. 1685) Telemann (b. 1681) and many others. These composers defined the rich ornate and melodic Baroque style of music which we categorize in theclassical realm. There was another genre of music flourishing during this period and that was the 'common' or folk music style characterized by such composers as Ireland's legendary harpist Turlough O'Carolan (b. 1670).In composing music for this book the author recreated harmonic and melodic elements of this great musical age while adding some contemporary twists. All of the etudes are original and will serve to enhance guitar technique phrasing expression note- reading ability and knowledge of the entire guitar fingerboard. Fingering and string markings are included where appropriate.In addition to facilitating the many technical and aestheticaspects of performing at an advanced level on the guitar these etudes may be used successfully in concerts or recitals. This book is an ideal companion for the other books in the Mel Bay 'Achieving Guitar Artistry' series whichis designed to condition and guide the developing guitarist to an advanced level of proficiency regardless of the style of music performed.

For Classic Guitar-This collection of etudes for classic guitar includes six in open position nine in Position II and five in Position IV. Standard notation only.

Is the beginning stage of learning the guitar proving to be a frustrating experience? Do you lack songs which you can play from start to finish? Do the ones that you can play all the way through not sound much like their originalversions? I have been teaching these pieces to my beginner students for quite some time now and the success rate has been remarkable. Most methods start by having the student slowly move back and forth between basic chords usingonly down strokes playing chords one note at a time to make sure all the notes ring clear. This book offers something much different—playing music! The pieces are designed to target trouble areas often experienced by beginners ofthe instrument: arching the fingers enough in order to let all the notes of a chord ring clearly. Rather than just droning on through a series of chords musical patterns are created so that as you learn proper technique you’realso playing something musical. The results have been better than expected. Focusing on figures that demand proper technique and some of the most common strumming patterns found in popular music many of my students are able toexecute beginner and intermediate level songs within a few weeks of picking up the instrument rather than a few months. Additionally the dreaded F chord or root 6 major barre chord often rings clearly with all 6 notes beingheard upon the first attempt. This book will help you achieve your guitar related goals quickly more efficiently and most importantly more enjoyably. Includes access to online video.

A great supplement to any note-reading guitar method. Helps students methodically learn the fretboard from the second position upward. The book contains fun-to-play studies and songs in upper fretboard positions as well asgiving the student scales rhythmic studies and periodic reviews of positions previously studied. In the author's words 'Learning the positions is a must if you are ever to become expert on the guitar.' Written in standardnotation only.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Jazz Series : Workout Number of pages : 24 A step-by-step method teaching correct modern jazz interpretation and phrasing. Great for reading and for learning to play in the pocket�. Companion CD allows the guitarist both to hear how the phrases should be interpreted and to play the jazz etudes with a rhythm section.

Media Type : Book+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 48 Easy Way to Guitar is a popular, easy to understand children's course designed to give the student a thorough grounding in note reading and solo performance. Chord playing is introduced gradually, utilizing simplified chords. Creative graphics, color, and short pieces in big-note format make this an appealing series for the young guitar student. A few easy duets are included in each book for performance with a teacher or a friend. Standard notation only. Includes a DVD. DVD 47:39 minutes.