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!

The Modern Guitar Method Grade 1/Expanded Edition provides valuable enhancement to the world's most popular guitar method. This comprehensive volume doubles the amount of studies and solos presented. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of new study material. In addition, every note contained in the original Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 is included and supported by additional playing material.•Expands entire content of Modern Guitar Method Grade 1•Double the amount of study and solo material•Provides an incredibly solid foundation for any guitar studentCheck out the Free PDF Download that contains a third of the book!

Contains studies, chord melody solos, chord studies, quartal harmony etudes, triad studies and duets in the keys of C, Am, G, Em, F, Dm, D, Bm, Bb and Gm.Presents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key.For each key, etudes are presented in four different positions.The most comprehensive approach to contemporary guitar mastery available!

Intermediate-advanced level. Contains 15 solos carefully written and edited to build technique. Ideal for solo performances and recitals, this volume contains works by Joplin, J.S. Bach, Tarrega, Arcas, Mozzani, Sor, and others. All solos are written in notation and tablature.

Contains studies, chord melody solos, chord studies, quartal harmony etudes, triad studies and duets in the keys of C, Am, G, Em, F, Dm, D, Bm, Bb and Gm. Presents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key. For each key, etudes are presented in four different positions. The most comprehensive approach to contemporary guitar mastery available!

Contains studies, chord melody solos, chord studies, quartal harmony etudes, triad studies and duets in the keys of C, Am, G, Em, F, Dm, D, Bm, Bb and Gm.Presents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key.For each key, etudes are presented in four different positions.The most comprehensive approach to contemporary guitar mastery available! Online audio download available

Grade 2 / Expanded version of the famed Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method adds new, carefully graded playing material for every concept taught. Solos arepresented in various styles. A special feature is the addition of in-depth picking studies in the keys of C, Am, G, Em, F, Dm, D, and Bm. Additional studies are contained in second position and in 6/8 time. In short, if you really want to learn to play great guitar, this is the method! It is unmatched in its thoroughness in teaching every important concept. and bull; Additional New Music for Every Concept Taught and bull; Picking Studies in 8 keys and bull; New Solos in Diverse Styles and bull; Begins Study of Position Playing and bull; Carefully Graded to Move at a User Friendly Paceand bull; Unmatched in Comprehensiveness and bull; Companion Dual CD Set Available and bull; Spiral Binding Available

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.

Commonly referred to as the rhythm guitarist's bible, this innovative book is a system of guitar chord formation which maximizes power voicing while minimizing left-hand movement! Originally written by Mel Bay in 1947, this landmark publication was reissued in its original typesetting in 1973 to become the definitive text on jazz chords in private teaching studios and university jazz guitar departments around the globe. Mr. Bay's practical, analytical approach to the fingerboard produced this comprehensive system for learning full-sounding orchestral jazz guitar chords.