Cracknell Debbie - Enjoy Playing The Guitar Book 1 New Edition + Cd - Guitare

Accommodates one-to-one or group teaching Over 70 pieces in a range of styles including originals plus arrangements of well-known tunes Supporting creative activities covering improvisation playing by ear and accompanying using basic chords and ostinatos Detailed illustrations showing best posture and hand/finger positions CD of play-alongs for school performance or practising at home This revised edition of Enjoy Playing Guitar: Tutor Book 1 is the ultimate resource for all beginner guitarists. It introduces the basics of classical guitar playing and musical concepts through an approach that is clear progressive and carefully paced. It includes tailored solos duets and trios in a range of styles and it develops musicianship through activities in improvisation playing by ear and the art of accompanying. To consolidate learning there are helpful reminders and quizzes covering musical knowledge plus a CD with over 70 play-along tracks. Encouraging self-directed learning outside as well as during lessons this is the perfect book for today's aspiring player. About The Author   Debbie Cracknell studied guitar and piano at Trinity College of Music in London and graduated with licentiate diplomas in both instruments. Since then she has been teaching as a peripatetic guitar teacher for Buckinghamshire County Council. Her very successful series Enjoy Playing Guitar has been followed by many solo and ensemble works aimed mainly at beginners and those in the early grades.

A book of 20 progressive pieces suitable for guitarists in the early grades. It presents original pieces and well-loved tunes in a wide range of styles, from Spanish to Caribbean and Elizabethan to the blues. With short performing and background notes on each piece and attractive illustrations, this collection is an essential repertoire book for all elementary guitarists. Difficulty : Very easy 32 pages 25 June 1998 Debbie Cracknell studied guitar and piano at Trinity College of Music in London. After graduating with licentiate diplomas in both instruments, she has been teaching as a peripatetic guitar teacher for Buckinghamshire County Council for many years. Her very successful series, Enjoy Playing Guitar, has been followed by many solo and ensemble works aimed mainly at beginners and those in the early grades.