Acoustic Rock

SKU: HL.360471

ISBN 9781789361896. UPC: 840126990850. 9.0x12.0x0.268 inches.

Rockschool Acoustic is for candidates who have been learning a short time and have learnt the basic skills. The 2019 Acoustic syllabus is a refreshed approach to acoustic guitar. The syllabus features six tracks for each grade that have been meticulously benchmarked to support students as they learn the instrument. At each grade two of the pieces ask the students to perform without backing track, exploring the sound and resonance of their instrument. The remaining tracks are session style backing tracks that include vocal accompaniment. We've also included the vocal melody lines in the grade books for students who sing and play at the same time. • 6 new arrangements of iconic rock, pop, and contemporary music tracks from classic and contemporary artists including Sting, Seal, José González, Nick Drake, Extreme, and Fats Waller • A diverse selection of contemporary music ever seen in a syllabus making the Grades accessible to everyone without precluding any musical tastes • Fact Files: band and artist background information with recommended listening • Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track • Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online • All the essential music theory and technique you need to pass your exams.

SKU: HL.360473

ISBN 9781789361902. UPC: 840126990522. 9.0x12.0x0.24 inches.

Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. Rockschool has commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock, metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimed recording studios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel, authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: Angie (Bert Jansch) â?¢ Desafinado (Antonio Carlos Jobim) â?¢ Night After Sidewalk (Kaki King) â?¢ Our Spanish Love Song (Pat Metheny) â?¢ Teardrop (Newton Faulkner) â?¢ Woke up Dreaming (Joe Bonamassa) â?¢ and six Rockschool originals. Plus: â?¢ Band and artist fact files with recommended listening â?¢ In-depth walkthroughs of every track â?¢ Easy-access downloadable audio â?¢ Example tests and exercises.