Enjoy Playing Guitar Tutor Book 2 CD

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.

Enjoy Playing Guitar: Going Solo is an outstanding repertoire book for all aspiring classical guitarists. A refreshed and enlarged edition of Enjoy Playing Guitar Solos this collection provides an excellent range of practice and concert material.It is the ideal companion to Tutor Books 1 and 2 in the same series or can equally be used as a stand-alone repertoire resource. The carefully selected pieces cover a wide variety of styles and all fall within the technical levels of the early grades avoiding large stretches for smaller hands. With short background notes and performance tips for each piece this volume is an essential addition toany guitarist's collection. 25 fun and engaging repertoire pieces (approx. Grades 1 to 3) A range of styles including Spanish Caribbean folk Classical blues and Christmas carols Pieces arranged in order of difficulty to allow progression throughout the book Includes techniques such as harmonics tambora and the half barré Background and performance notes on each piece

This tutor provides a good start for pupils beginning the classical guitar either in groups or as individuals. Tests, space for compositions, and a practice register are included. As well as solo pieces, duets and ensembles help the pupil develop a sense of rhythm. New information is shown in boxes for easy reference, the text is clearly and simply written, and the book is illustrated throughout. Forces or Category : Guitar tutor Difficulty : Very easy 48 pages 09 August 1984 Debbie Cracknell 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.

The number one method for young guitarists-Starting Guitar is a successful and enjoyable induction to playing the guitar. It has been designed specifically with children in mind: the book and CD are packed with pop folk rock and classical pieces that are all easyto approach and yet great fun to play. It is the number one method for young guitarists and is much like having your own music teacher! Simply listen to the CD practice the pieces from the book and then play along with thebacking tracks. You will soon become proficient at reading notation tablature chord diagrams and a host of other musical symbols. A number of example and repertoire pieces have been included to help learning and these beginwith basic single-line melodies and progress to full chords and strumming patterns. This method is packed full with tips helpful diagrams summary checklists re-caps and loads of useful advice this book will get you playingthe guitar in no time!

A complete guide to playing guitar for beginners of all ages-The Guitar from Scratch Book and CD package is a complete guide to playing the guitar for beginners of all ages. This method by Christopher Norton andMark Marrington will help you to understand how to play both acoustic and electric guitars on your own even if you have no musical knowledge or experience. Logical steps and constant self appraisal help to maintain motivation and progression levels helping to make this an enjoyable and practical course. With a CD that provides accompaniments as well as hints and tips to aid your development this is a helpful and achieveable method.

The introductory method for the Bass:The Bass is one of the essential instruments in music. Playing the Bass can be a lot of fun. Maybe you don’t only want to play some songs in a band but to start a career as a professional bassist?Whatever you do with the instrument this book will teach you:the fundamental knowledge to pursue your ambitionsbasic music theorythe various playing techniquesthe finger exercises and much more.In addition I will show you rhythm exercises scales and musical examples which will facilitate your start into music. The accompanying CD is your playing and practicing aid andwill certainly increase your motivation.Always keep in mind: Enjoy playing!

The Justinguitar.com Vintage Songbook contains 50 of the greatest classic rock and pop songs along with tutorials and tips all expertly arranged by Justin Sandercoe. The book is a mixed foliopublication containing songs coupled with performance hints and tips.This book is absolutely ideal for the Guitar player who has already worked through the basics of playing. This book will enable you to progress beyondthe beginner stage putting the things you have learned into practice with a number of great songs to improve your confidence and mastery of the techniques. The book is expertly laid out opening with a beginner section of simplersongs going on to an intermediate section and finally a slightly more challenging section of five full TAB transcriptions.The Independent newspaper has called Justin Sandercoe 'one of the most influential guitarteachers in history' based on his website Justinguitar.com and now you can enjoy his informative and easygoing style with our series of his Songbooks. Throughout this VintageSongbook Sandercoe's expertise shines through giving practical advice on performance and rhythm as well as detailed information on each individual song. There really is no better way to learn some of thegreatest songs of all time than with this songbook.A full list of songs included is available below but records like the rocking All Day And All Of The Night by The Kinks I Shot The Sheriff bylegend Bob Marley and the immortal Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry are featured.The London based guitarist songwriter performer producer and educator Justin Sandercoe originates fromthe island of Tasmania. Justin has taught thousands of students through his online platform as well as ‘in the flesh’ privately and at the ICMP including Katie Melua and Cathy Dennis.Not only has

SongXpress is the fastest and easiest way to learn your favorite songs on guitar. It's like having a good friend teach you in the comfort of your living room! With this exciting and fun format you'll learn all the chords riffs and guitar patterns for each song. Plus our exclusive on-screen diagrams and tablature practically guarantee you will be playing in no time. SongXpress has quickly become the instructional video of choice for beginning and intermediate guitarists worldwide. Now you can enjoy the same quick and easy style of learning on your home DVD player! DVD features include a special tuning segment on-screen chord diagrams additional video tips printablechord tablature and much more! Stormy Monday (T-Bone Walker) * One Way Out (Allman Brothers) * Look at Little Sister (Stevie Ray Vaughan) * Pride and Joy (Stevie Ray Vaughan).

Learn how to fingerpick songs on the Guitar. This comprehensive method by popular tutor Chad Johnson will teach you essential patterns techniques and arranging concepts. Designed to teach fingering concepts 'from the ground up'  How To Fingerpick Songs On Guitar is designed to lead you into a whole new world of Guitar enjoyment. Along the way you will explore how to arrange your favourite songs for solo Guitar using a variety of methods. Every technique topic playing example and song in the book is demonstrated for you on video. The video is accessed online for download or streaming using the unique code inside each book.

Southpaws rejoice! This world-famous method is now available in a special edition just for lefties with customized photos and diagrams. Students enjoy the method's easy-to-follow format that gives them a solid music educationwhile letting them play songs right away. Book 1 provides beginning instruction covering tuning; 1st-position melody playing; C G G7 D7 and Em chords; rhythms through eighth notes; solos and ensembles; and strumming. Featuresa chord chart and traditional songs like: Amazing Grace • Greensleeves • and When the Saints Go Marching In.

Each volume covers all the material required for 3 examination grades and includes useful advice

Perfectly adapted and suitable for Bass guitarists who want to get started and take a step forward playing current styles as well as experienced Bass players who want to hone their skills.This book begins with a revision on written music and explains the basics of theory necessary to become a very good Bass player with an easy and progressive approach. Unknowingly you will use major chords triads and scales of 7me to create Bass lines for sounding out the most important scales that any Bass player should know.You will also learn the basics of blues and funk styles to play in perfect sync with the drummer . Whether you 're a student teacher orself-taught you will enjoy this simple meticulous method.

Waste Not Thy Time-Rolly Brown has been practicing the Guitar for 50 years and in that time he?s developed a large armamentarium of tools to aid and motivate himself and his students.In this two hour DVD starting with his ruleof ?half work half play? he shares many of these ideas interspersed with teachings to help you better enjoy and understand music and the guitar from a simple ?nuts and bolts? point of view. Whatever style of music you play youwant ways of practicing rhythm harmony and melody the 3 building blocks of music.Whether you flatpick or fingerpick play bluegrass jazz or folk music; whether you?re trying to learn your first F chord or looking fora method of practicing arpeggios to inform your jazz solos this video offers tools and advice to improve your playing.The topics covered include:On Creativity and Structuring Your TimeScales andModesHow To Rapidly Master New ChordsArpeggios: Bridging the Gap Between Chords and MelodyRight Hand TechniqueUsing a MetronomePracticing with Rhythm TracksSample PracticeRoutines