This book begins with the key of A major and immediately introduces right-hand accompaniment concepts before moving on to the relative minor key of F#. Notes in the first position on the first four strings are reviewed before approaching scales, chords and etudes in keys of B-flat major/G minor, E-flat major/C minor, and A-flat major/F minor. Includes theory lessons regarding intervals, harmonized scales, triads, expression marks and syncopation plus techniques of glissando, ascending and descending slurs, and tremolo. Written in standard notation only.

This book begins with the key of A major and immediately introduces right-hand accompaniment concepts before moving on to the relative minor key of F#. Notes in the first position on the first four strings are reviewed before approaching scales, chords and etudes in keys of B-flat major/G minor, E-flat major/C minor, and A-flat major/F minor. Includes theory lessons regarding intervals, harmonized scales, triads, expression marks and syncopation plus techniques of glissando, ascending and descending slurs, and tremolo. Written in standard notation only.The included CD presents selected guitar solos and studies from the book with accompaniment in split-track format. The split-track format allows the listener to hear and play along with the backup and solo part together or separately. A CD player with a balance control knob is required to take full advantage of this feature.

This expanded edition of the acclaimed Modern Guitar Method Grade 3 contains outstanding solos, etudes, chord melody studies, scale studies and duets in the keys of A, F#m, G, D, Em, Bm, F, Dm, Bb, Gm, Eb, Cm, Ab and Fm! In addition, 2nd and 3rd positions are thoroughly explored. Every concept in the original Grade 3 has been expanded with ample playing material. Completion of this text will assure that the guitar student is well on the way to becoming an accomplished guitarist.

Ultimate guide of rock exercises and solos and perfect reference manual for everyday use.Presents basic fundamentals progressing towards techniques such as barre chords, power chords, ties, slurs, slides, vibrato, double stops, bends, harmonics, the whammy bar, tapping and more.Numerous rock rhythms, chords and scales perfect for the student to the professional musician.Companion CD included.

This expanded edition of the acclaimed Modern Guitar Method Grade 3 contains outstanding solos, etudes, chord melody studies, scale studies and duets in the keys of A, F#m, G, D, Em, Bm, F, Dm, Bb, Gm, Eb, Cm, Ab and Fm! In addition, 2nd and 3rd positions are thoroughly explored. Every concept in the original Grade 3 has been expanded with ample playing material. Completion of this text will assure that the guitar student is well on the way to becoming an accomplished guitarist.

This book delves deeply into playing in various keys and positions and Mel Bay'smusical thought process. Scales, chords and their inversions in the relative major/minor keys of C/A minor G /E minor, F/D minor, D/B minor, A/F# minor, B- flat/G minor, A-flat/F, and D-flat/B-flat minor are reviewed or presented for the first time. The author progressively introduces the theory behind diminished seventh and augmented chords with chord etudes and expertly arranged solos and duets interspersed. Includes exercises in reading melodic lines in the third, fourth and fifth positions as well as all chord forms in the second, third, fourth, fifth, seventh, and ninth positions. Concludes with the Cycle of Keys in fourths and fifths. Written in standard notation only. On completion of this book you'll be well on your way to becoming an accomplished guitarist, with two grades yet to go!

This expanded edition of the acclaimed Modern Guitar Method Grade 3 contains outstanding solos, etudes, chord melody studies, scale studies and duets in the keys of A, F#m, G, D, Em, Bm, F, Dm, Bb, Gm, Eb, Cm, Ab and Fm! In addition, 2nd and 3rd positions are thoroughly explored. Every concept in the original Grade 3 has been expanded with ample playing material. Completion of this text will assure that the guitar student is well on the way to becoming an accomplished guitarist. Access to audio download online

Ultimate guide of rock exercises and solos and perfect reference manual for everyday use. Presents basic fundamentals progressing towards techniques such as barre chords, power chords, ties, slurs, slides, vibrato, double stops, bends, harmonics, the whammy bar, tapping and more. Numerous rock rhythms, chords and scales perfect for the student to the professional musician. Companion CD included.

(Berklee Methods). The William Leavitt Modern Method for Guitar, used as the basic text for the Berklee College of Music guitar program, has stood the test of time and earned a vast and loyal following of dedicated guitar students and instructors. By popular demand, Berklee Press has created a compilation of the original volumes 1, 2, and 3, including all audio and video tracks. Now, serious guitar students and instructors, from beginning through advanced, have the convenience of progressing through all three volumes of this classic guitar method in one comprehensive book. Innovative solos, duets, and exercises progressively teach melody, harmony, and rhythm. This edition contains audio and video produced by William Leavitt's students Charles Chapman and Larry Baione (who was his successor as chair of the Berklee Guitar Department), demonstrating the examples and providing play-along tracks for the ensemble exercises.