Guitar Methods

Learning the Classic Guitar is a new direction in guitar instruction. Many ideas in these books break new ground. In developing this innovative method, Mr. Shearer adhered to the following concepts: 1) How and what students practice is as important as how much they practice. 2) Give information only when it is immediately useful. 3) Start with the easiest skills. 4) Approach challenging skills gradually. Part one focuses on technical development and explains the most efficient approach to study and practice. Part two should go along with part one and it presents the elements of music and procedures for developing ability to sight-read and memorize. It also introduces the visualization concept. Part three teaches the student to form clear and accurate concepts of music expression. It also teaches the guitarist how to perform in public with accuracy and confidence.

Learning the Classic Guitar is a new direction in guitar instruction. Many ideas in these books break new ground. Part Two should go along with part one and it presents the elements of music and procedures for developing ability to sight-read and memorize. It also introduces the visualization concept.

Part three teaches the student to form clear and accurate concepts of music expression. It also teaches the guitarist how to perform in public with accuracy and confidence. The book is filled with carefully graded original exercises and pieces. Written in standard notation only. Companion CD included follows examples in the book.

In-depth study of the accompaniment to the cante por Alegrias. Concert themes are developed and a book of music in notation and cifra is provided. Oscar Herrero begins by demonstrating various rasgueo patterns por Alegrias which are used as the basis for the accompaniment to el cante por Alegrias. In addition three cantes which use the alegrias rhythm in accompaniment are included, these are the Mirabrás, Romera and Caracoles. First, the songs are interpreted by the cantaora Maria de Toledo accompanied on the guitar by Oscar Herrero. Then the cantaor sing the same songs this time accompanied only by percussion and palmeros, so that the student can add the guitar part himself. This 45-minute DVD includes a separate book.

After guitar accompaniment “por soleá” technique explanation the “cantaor” (flamenco singer) Paco del Pozo and Oscar Herrero as flamenco guitarist, play two different kinds of “soleá”, the “Soleá de Alcala” and the “Soleá de Cádiz”, and two more songs with “soleá” rhythm as the “La Caña” and the “El Polo”. Later Paco del Pozo sings again without guitar accompaniment, just with percussion and clapping, then the student can play the guitar accompaniment. 78-minute.

The accompanying 48-page book teaches accompaniment to flamenco songs. It includes rasgueados, melodies, and descriptions and structure for each song. Lyrics appear at the end of the book. The music is written in notation and tablature with the text in English, Spanish, and French.

The quick and easy way to learn the guitar. This guitar course concentrates on the essential basics and provides important information in easy steps, teaching a range of techniques. Acoustic Guitar Basics comprises of three cohesive sections: playing chords and accompanying songs; playing single notes; music theory. The accompanying CD makes learning the guitar even more fun.

The quick and easy way to learn the guitar. This guitar course concentrates on the essential basics and provides important information in easy steps, teaching a range of techniques. Acoustic Guitar Basics comprises of three cohesive sections: playing chords and accompanying songs; playing single notes; music theory. The accompanying CD makes learning the guitar even more fun. French edition.

A comprehensive 96-page, pocket/case sized perfect-bound book of chord diagrams specifically written for today's contemporary acoustic guitarists. Chords include major 7 add 9, suspended, major 7 add 6, major 13 and many more. Chords are shown in all keys.

Are you a complete beginner? Or maybe you had some lessons once and got discouraged because you found it too difficult? If so this is the DVD for you! It shows you the easiest possible way of playing guitar, with no pointless exercises or inane, nursery rhyme type tunes…just good, inspirational music. Lessons include tuning, moveable chord shapes, cool strumming patterns and much, much more.

A New Way to learn the guitar for lessons and self-studies. This method keeps the student's mind open for all musical styles and doesn't limit them to only one musical direction. Provides the student with music they are familiar with i.e. pop music. Slowly and gently introduces the student to classical music and offers a carefully selected choice of song examples in this field. Introduces staff notation and music theory in a simplified way that is easy to understand. Includes a CD which does not only support the student's practice but is fun to listen to as well. The beginner is taught a playing technique which is useful for any musical style in the future. French edition.

A New Way to learn the guitar for lessons and self-studies. This method keeps the student's mind open for all musical styles and doesn't limit them to only one musical direction. Provides the student with music they are familiar with i.e. pop music. Slowly and gently introduces the student to classical music and offers a carefully selected choice of song examples in this field. Introduces staff notation and music theory in a simplified way that is easy to understand. Includes a CD which does not only support the student's practice but is fun to listen to as well. The beginner is taught a playing technique which is useful for any musical style in the future. Spanish Edition.

• New teaching and study concept for modern guitar Instruction

• Expedition into the tonal world of the guitar

• Using the guitar as a harmony instrument from the very beginning

• Classical and modern pieces

• Tirando (free stroke) • Apoyando (resting stroke)

• Accompanying techniques • Solo pieces and duets

• The student is encouraged to learn in an exploratory fashion which motivates and keeps interest piqued for the next step • Provides an excellent foundation for specialing in a certain style later.

After performing the concert piece called Miragua accompanied by percussion, Oscar Herrero explains in detail the different elements which comprise the Alegria in the Key of E: closure, strummed measures, melodies on 7-8-9, falsetas, finishing off and ‘llamada’. Each one of these elements is studied separately, slowly and at normal speed. The contents are generous, since the given exercises are aimed at every level of guitarist, from a minimum technique to advanced. Includes A4 book of music in notation and cifra. The 60-minute DVD offers tracks in four languages: Spanish, English, French, and Japanese.

Oscar Herrero explains in detail the different components of the Alegria in the key of C and A, tonalities which are often used to accompany the cante por Alegrias. Each of the elements is then studied separately both slowly and at a normal speed. The contents are generous, since the given exercises are aimed at every level of guitarist, from a minimum technique to advanced. Includes A4 book of music in notation and cifra. The 59-minute DVD offers tracks in four languages: Spanish, English, French, and Japanese.

Written by rock guitar virtuoso Stephen Delach, here is a straightforward approach to adding diminished and whole-tone colors to your improvisations. Geared toward the rock guitarist who has a firm understanding of pentatonic and blues applications, this book provides an excellent introduction into the world of applying altered tones that will undoubtedly take your playing to a new harmonic level. Many etudes, patterns and licks are demonstrated showing how you can get these tones under your fingers and into your playing today. Free audio downloads are available for use with this title.

This is an anthology of beautiful easy-to-moderate level pieces by 19th century masters of the guitar: Dionisio Aguado, Antonio Cano, Federico Cano, Matteo Carcassi, Fernando Sor, and Francisco Tárrega, adapted for a modern right-hand technique that includes the little finger. German Professor of Guitar Leonhard Beck has compiled this collection with the assistance of Charles Postlewate, pioneer of the use of the right hand little finger. It shows the advantage of using the little finger in the playing of scales, chords, arpeggios, tremolos and harmonics for speed, accuracy, strength and balance. These studies make good repertoire pieces for the beginning guitarist or for the advanced guitarist who wishes to add the little finger to an already-developed right-hand technique. They are graded in three levels of Easy (7 studies), Easy-Intermediate (9 studies) and Intermediate (11 studies) for the progressive development of the right hand. An ideal companion to MB98710 – Right Hand Studies for Five Fingers: Using Chords, Arpeggios, Tremolos and Harmonics by Charles Postlewate. Standard notation only.

This anthology features Dimitris Fampas' guitar music— one of Greece’s most celebrated classical guitarists-composers and a professor. His artistry reached far beyond the borders of his country and for a long time he was considered one of the world’s leading performers. Also acclaimed as a composer, he enriched the guitar repertoire with many wonderful and original works, full of beautiful melodies and lively, exciting rhythms, mainly influenced by his native country’s musical tradition.

Guitarists of all levels will discover and enjoy the originality and beauty of Fampas’ works as well as the quality of the compositions which cover a variety of styles. From the first piece "Triplet Memory" (to Emilio Pujol) which is filled with Latin American influences to the last short, but very attractive tremolo "The Windsong," his music stands as a very romantic, colorful being skillfully written for the guitar. Also includes two rhythmic and lively Greek dances "Sirtos" and "Ballos," the very pleasing "Waltz," "Reverie" and "3 Songs for Guitar," and the easily played "Sentimental Preludes," "Romanza" and "Variations for Evgenia." Enjoy the inspiring "Heart-felt Conversation with A.

"Segovia" and "The Segovia’s Portrait" dedicated to Andrés Segovia as well as the romantic and exciting "A Lafkos’ Faire." This whole collection has been compiled, revised (since some of the works presented here were found unfinished or still in a preparation level) and fingered by guitarist–professor Eva Fampas, the composer’s daughter.

In this DVD, you will learn from one of America's foremost classic guitar teachers. Ben Bolt demonstrates his principles for judging distance, point of reference, right- and left-hand positions, and the correct sitting posture. An easy-to-understand and technically correct introduction to classic guitar performance.

Paul has taught for the past 15 years - not only guitar but also banjo, resonator guitar, hammered dulcimer, lap dulcimer, and autoharp. The lessons he presents are derived from his own easy-to-learn method which doesn't require the student to read music. Basic accompaniment patterns will be learned. The student will then progress to the alternating bass styles while learning fingerstyle classics. Includes a free instructional booklet at http://www.melbay.com/DVDbooklets/index.asp.

Designed to help both the beginning and intermediate guitarist learn the most commonly used chords. Through split-screen viewing, the student learns how the chords are fingered and how they should sound. You will learn major, minor and 7th chord forms as well as diminished and augmented chord shapes on the first four frets of the fingerboard. These are the same chords used in thousands of your favorite rock, blues, and country songs. 30 minutes.