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All the Compositions in this book have been originally written for guitar. There is music covering the broadest stylistic range offering repertoire that will interest adults as well as younger guitarists. Some of the pieces have been published for the first time since the 18th and 19th century, others are previously unpublished. Notes on performance practice are included throughout the book to try to help students to develop an awareness of musical style.
Guitar Basics is a landmark method for young guitarists. It starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to Initial/Preparatory Grade. The method is set out in sixteen stages and contains original pieces and traditional tunes in an array of styles including classical, folk and world music as well as well-known favourite film and TV themes such as James Bond, Batman and The Flintstones.
Containing over forty pieces, Guitar Basics Repertoire offers a rich and varied mixture of folksongs from around the world (Aura Lee, Sakura), classical tunes (Bizet – March of the Kings, J. S. Bach – Minuet in G) and popular film music (including themes from Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter), alongside evocative originals (Falling Leaves, Havana Goodtime, Samurai Sword, Tudor Dance) and established guitar repertoire by Sor and Carulli.
Guitar Basics Workouts offers aspiring players a fun and accessible way to learn their scales and arpeggios. Following the step-by-step approach and clear layout of Guitar Basics tutor, this book introduces major and minor scales and arpeggios through an assortment of simple pieces, activities, warm-ups and technical tips.
Bert Weedon’s ‘Play In A Day’ remains one of the world’s most successful guitar tutors. It is as much a legend as the stars that have learnt from it including Eric Clapton, Mike Oldfield, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Sting, Brian May, Pete Townshend and many, many others!
Play in a Day is easy to use, with plenty of tips for selecting the right guitar, the correct amplifier, how to hold your instrument and plenty of tunes and exercises to get to grips with.
Rock & Pop Studies Guitar, written by rock & pop music experts, comprise 80 studies developing all aspects of rock & pop guitar playing through focused technical work. Styles covered include metal, the blues, soul, funk, ska, reggae, disco, country, indie, rock & roll, classic rock, acoustic pop and many more!
Each study features accompanying teaching tips and further listening ideas, with a focus on a huge variety of stylistic riffs, finger-picking patterns, speed runs, palm-muting studies and many more essential guitar techniques.
Suitable for established beginner to intermediate level guitar players, this progressive collection helps players learn and understand the many different challenges of popular guitar playing.
The Classical Guitar Collection contains 48 classical guitar solos from classical greats such as Mozart, Grieg, Purcell and J.S. Bach. This collection features many of Julian Bream’s classic arrangements of well-known guitar masterpieces for Intermediate to Advanced level guitar students.
The Contemporary Banjo Player is a unique new tutor from world-renowned banjo player John Dowling. It covers not only the basics of Bluegrass banjo, but also teaches you how to expand and develop your playing and diversify into other musical styles.
The latest in the successful Ultimate Guitar Tutor series, featuring classic songs by legendary artists Nirvana, Green Day, Blur, Black Sabbath, The Who and AC/DC, along with original pieces by author Tom Fleming.
All Songs and pieces are arranged progressively, in a thorough introduction to TAB and standard notation.
The latest in the successful Ultimate Guitar Tutor series, featuring classic songs by legendary artists Nirvana, Green Day, Blur, Black Sabbath, The Who and AC/DC, along with original pieces by author Tom Fleming.
All songs and pieces are arranged progressively, in a thorough introduction to TAB, standard notation and chord songbook formats.
Ukulele Basics is a landmark ukulele method for young beginners. Carefully designed for use in both individual- and group-learning contexts, Ukulele Basics supports players and teachers through the early stages of learning, providing the ideal foundation for budding musicians. From how to hold your ukulele, through basic chords and strumming patterns, to playing accompaniments and simple tunes, this carefully paced method provides a complete resource for aspiring players.