I Used to Play Guitar

Jorge Cardoso is a recognized performer who has travelled the world over giving hundreds or concerts as a soloist, in duos, and with orchestras. There are innumerable recordings of his performances, and he is a prolific composer whose works have been recorded by other guitarists in more than thirty albums. Cardoso is also a master teacher with followers around the world. This DVD traces the historical path of the guitar, showing the instrument's ancestors and tracing its development to its current form. It includes a visit to the workshops of Manuel Contreras II and Ars Antiqva, Jose Angel Espejo's workshop, followed by a detailed analysis of the factors that contribute to the proper development of classical guitar technique. The DVD covers everything from the seat, the position of the body, and the devices used to improve it 'Aguado's machine?, Sor's support system, the foot-rest, attachments, and an ingenious, simple and practical system created by the author, to the mechanical workings of the hand, its main ways of gripping, and the problems posed by the ring finger. All of these topics are approached through the scientific reasoning of the author, backed up by his knowledge as a doctor. As Jorge Cardoso says in the introduction, this course 'can be useful both to beginners and to more advanced players. . . it can be useful to anyone who plays a plucked stringed instrument.? It includes basic demonstrations and explanations about how the hands work from the moment they are placed on the guitar, as well as exercises and concert pieces of the highest level. There is a discussion of strumming technique, of 'toque mixto? and four complete pieces interpreted by the author. The course will also be useful for electric guitarists and others who have focused on the use of the pick and have neglected other essential guitar techniques. UK product number 8353412233. / Guitare Classique / 125 pages / niveau : Multiple Levels / Dvd - Format: 7,5 X 5,25

Teach yourself how to play blues Guitar with these easy lessons for beginners. Progressive Beginner Blues Guitar covers the essentials of both blues rhythm Guitar and blues lead Guitarplaying.Progressive Beginner Blues Guitar includes 110 blues Guitar exercises chord progressions riffs licks and solos used by today???s best blues and roots Guitarists. In full color throughout withphotos diagrams and easy-to-read music with chords and tab this book comes with 1 CD containing Guitar audio demonstrating all examples.No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the Guitar is required to teach yourselfto learn to play Guitar from this book which is suitable for all ages and all types of Guitars including electric Guitar and acoustic Guitar.

Contemporary Picking Etudes-Among fretted-instrument players there is an expression that states 'The fret hand marks a player but the pick hand distinguishes an artist.' The 23 original compositions in this book offer a fresh basis to explore anddevelop plectrum or pick-style playing technique to a professional level. These pieces require various playing techniques and include: linear studies double-stops counterpoint and chord playing. By studying and learningthese pieces guitarists can not only refine their technical mastery but also enhance their skill level and artistry in solo guitar performance. This collection also includes eight duet arrangements to be played bytwo guitarists. The duets are fun to play as student/teacher sight-reading exercises and can be used as guitar duo performance repertoire as well. The music is written in standard notation only. Access to online audiois included for all 31 pieces.

Rev. Gary Davis was a musical giant. His ideas spanned a wide range of techniques and styles. His repertoire featured blues, rags, show instrumentals and gospel songs. He played with his thumb and index finger to pick out complex melodies, rhythmic licks and lightning fast single-string runs. In this book, seven of Rev. Davis's blues are presented. These arrangements have been performed and recorded by a host of great artists including Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, Hot Tuna, David Bromberg, John Renbourn, Bert Jansch and many others. These lessons are for the intermediate to advanced fingerstyle guitarist. The accompanying three CD lessons teach these arrangements phrase by phrase as well as presenting the original recordings. LESSON ONE: Our first lesson highlights two of Rev. Davis's most popular blues arrangements. Hesitation Blues is played in the key of C. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down is played in the key of G. LESSON TWO: The key of C was a favorite for Rev. Davis. In this lesson we explore the party tune Sally Where'd You Get Your Liquor From (made popular by Hot Tuna). Rev. Davis used to joke that he could play Candyman so many different ways that he would be able to play it nonstop for at least 8 hours without repeating himself! We look at two versions of this very popular folk blues with the regular Candyman followed by the Two-Step Candyman. LESSON THREE: 'Raggin' the blues' was a great part of Rev. Davis's repertoire. His Walkin' Dog Blues is a tour de force in a blues in C. All fourteen verses are transcribed here, and we study how this arrangement develops. Buck Rag is a fascinating rag played in the key of C. Single-string runs, counterpoint lines, rhythmic variations and syncopated bass patterns are featured. / Guitare (Fingerpick) / 40 pages / niveau : Intermédiaire / Partition/3-Cd Set - Format: 11,75 X 8,75

Express yourself through the beautiful voice of the solo Guitar.Solo Guitar Playing can teach even the person with no previous musical training how to progress from simple single-line melodies to mastery of the guitar as asolo instrument. Fully illustrated with diagrams photographs and over 200 musical exercises and repertoire selections this book offers thorough instruction in every phase of classical guitar playing.Complete coverage ofindividual skills includes:Basic techniqueReading music memorizing and ear-trainingMastering the fingerboardBuilding dexterity and speedDeveloping tone color and musical phrasingPositionplayingInterpretationSince its first printing in 1968 Frederick Noad’s Solo Guitar Playing has been used by countless students and teachers of classical Guitar. The fourth edition features revised and updatedexercises and an expanded selection of solo Guitar repertoire gleaned from the best-selling Frederick Noad Guitar Anthology.

A step-by-step approach to classical guitar. This includes: A look-and-learn course that used clear pictures instead of long explanations Practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about setting up playing and maintenance CD demonstration tracks plus full-length accompaniments to play along with Develop correct playing techniques Learn to read and understand standard music notation and guitar tab

New and Well-Known Pieces - Erste Stücke. Par COLES PAUL. Vol. 1 of Paul Coles’ “Classical Guitar Album“ contains 43 original, preparatory pieces including some well-known melodies for the developing player. Our author used accessible keys for all pieces and many classical guitar techniques so that practicing – whether in class or at home – is easy and makes fun. He also introduces playing techniques from different styles such as Flamenco. All three volumes include helpful playing instructions, fingering suggestions for both hands as well as a glossary of technical terms. / Recueil / Guitare

If you're trying to improve your lead guitar playing by studying scales that's only half the picture. The best lead guitarists in rock jazz country bluegrass and R and B base much of their improvisation and soloing on chords -even when they're playing single-note solos. In this one and a half hour lesson Fred Sokolow shows you several chord-based approaches to soloing and backup. Covering several musical genres Fred teaches you to:Play arpeggios country licks and fast flatpicking solos in country/bluegrass tunes like Jambalaya and Wreck of the Old 97. Solo and backup R

In this book Dr. Lily Afshar has clearly laid out the music and fingerings for 48 beginning to intermediate-level pieces by Aguado Bach Carcassi Milan Mertz Sor and other Renaissance through nineteenth-century composers. While many of these selections are set in first position for ease of reading they are effective for teaching different rhythms and arpeggio techniques as well as for learning to play simple intervals and three and four-note chords. These compositions were carefully chosen for their use in developing finger independence in both hands and can be used to advance rest stroke free stroke arpeggio and tremolo techniques. Dynamic markings have beenadded for interpretation if not originally indicated in the originals so in addition to learning positions and note locations along the fretboard you???ll have to pay attention to dynamic and tempo changes. Written in standard notation only this book is ideal for private study as a teaching and student recital sourcebook or for inclusion in the syllabus for a high school or first-year collegiate guitar program.

Alfred's Kid's Electric Guitar Course is a fun method that teaches kids how to play songs on the electric guitar right away! Every lesson is explained in plain language that's easy to understand, and accompanying online audio demonstrations let them hear how the music should sound. Kids learn from three irresistible guitar experts---a clever classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They keep their attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help them learn by making music fun. Parents can be effective guides in helping their kids through this course, even if they've never had any musical training themselves. A fun and exciting DVD, featuring expert performer and educator Jared Meeker, is also available. It takes a zany, fun approach that keeps everyone interested in learning---you never know what's going to happen next! The DVD also includes Alfred's TNT 2 software that lets you slow down songs so kids can practice at their own pace. The video and software are both accessible online with the DVD. This is the first and best step toward a lifetime of musical enjoyment! / Guitare

A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-Step Instruction for Acoustic and Electric G-Blues Guitar for Kids is a fun easy course that teaches children to play guitar faster than ever before. It can also function as a great supplement for kids who already play guitar. Cool blues riffs chords and solos keep students motivated while the clean simple page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. The method is equally suitable for children using electric or acoustic guitars. It can be used in combination with a guitar teacher or parent. Lessons include: selecting your guitar ? parts of the guitar ? holding the guitar ? hand position ? easy tablature ? strumming

In Les Modes De La Guitare Eric Lemaire aims to demystify an aspect of Guitar playing that has long caused confusion. We often hear everything and anything concerning modes of the Guitar. This method aims to accurately define what these are and explains how to use them. In this book you'll find all of the tools required to compose and play modes or to improvise with these. This approach covers all music styles including blues jazz rock and metal. Although this is a theoretical subject do not go thinking that this book could be boring. Quite the contrary - the approach is simple effective and above all fun. Full music is included as well as a multitude of musicalexamples and backing tracks for implementation. Les Modes De La Guitare includes an MP3 CD allowing you to listen to demo tracks to hear how the featured modes should be played. In Les Modes De La Guitare Eric Lemaire aims to demystify an aspect of Guitar playing that has long caused confusion. We often hear everything and anything concerning modes of the Guitar. This method aims to accurately define what these are and explains how to use them.In this book you'll find all of the tools required to compose and play modes or to improvise with these. This approach covers all music styles including blues jazz rock and metal.Although this is a theoretical subject do not go thinking that this book could be boring. Quite the contrary - the approach is simple effective and above all fun. Full music isincluded as well as a multitude of musical examples and backing tracks for implementation. Les Modes De La Guitare includes an MP3 CD allowing you to listen to demo tracks to hear how the featured modes should be played.