Ten guitar lessons from The Registry of Guitar Tutors. Lesson subjects choosing a scale; major scales; pentatonic scales; slurring; vibrato; jazz soloing and much more…Each lesson is shown in both traditional notation and easy-to-read tablature. Every example is demonstrated on CD. Many lessons also include backing tracks to play along to.
This book is part of a series that is designed specifically for students of popular music, All topics are covered in a way that is directly relevant to the music played, with the focus very much upon how to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical music-making context. The series aims to help the user gain London College of Music Grade Examinations in Popular Music Theory. As well as helping to pass the exams, the series aims to improve general musicianship as well.
This book is part of a series that is designed specifically for students of 'popular' music. All topics are covered in a way that is directly relevant to the music played, with the focus very much upon how to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical music-making context. The series aims to help the user gain London College of Music Grade Examinations in Popular Music Theory. As well as helping to pass the exams, the series aims to improve general musicianship as well.
A guide to lead guitar improvisation, including an audio CD with full backing tracks. The book explains in a straightforward way how to: develop improvisation skills; invent solos; use scales, modes and arpeggios; enhance your playing with specialist techniques; and make your playing more creative.
This book is part of an acclaimed series by the Registry of Guitar Tutors. This book covers all the material needed for the Registry of Guitar Tutors Grade Five electric guitar examination, enabling you to gain an internationally recognized qualification. Ideal for intermediate-level players who want to progress their playing. The material covered all the main scale types used in rock and blues in multi-positions across the fingerboard; a wide range of useful arpeggios; major 6, minor 6 and suspended chords; exercises to use the chords with chord charts and use the scales for lead playing; full details of the musical knowledge spoken tests; aural assessments to develop rhythm, harmony and pitch. Whether or not you are interesting in taking an RGT exam, studying this course will help you achieve your full potential as a guitarist by developing all aspects of your guitar playing, increasing your knowledge of specialist electric guitar techniques and improving your understanding of the music theory that relates to electric guitar playing.
This handbook is part of a series, compiled by the Registry Of Guitar Tutors, that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying classical guitar. This handbook covers all the sections of the London College of Music Grade Six classical guitar examination including: all the set pieces; all scales, arpeggios and chords; sight reading; ear tests; and spoken tests. In addition, there are useful performance tips for all the pieces as well as essential advice on preparing for the examination - enabling you to study for an internationally recognized qualification. Even if you do not intend to take an examination, studying this handbook will help you to: learn appealing and inspiring pieces from a wide range of styles and periods; improve your sight reading and aural abilities so that you can learn new pieces more easily; develop your technical ability and musical understanding and so achieve your full potential as a guitarist. This volume includes attractive pieces by a wide range of composers including Dowland, Sanz, Bach, Giuliani, Carcassi, Tarrega and Pujol making it ideal for intermediate level players with some playing experience who wish to improve their playing and extend their musical range and knowledge.
This book is part of a series that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying acoustic guitar; it has been compiled by the Registry Of Guitar Tutors. This volume includes fingerstyle/flatpick pieces in a range of styles from traditional to contemporary, plus a comprehensive selection of chords, scales and arpeggios. There are also chapters on musical knowledge and accompaniment playing, plus aural exercises to help improve your musical abilities making it ideal for those who wish to extend their musical range and knowledge and improve their playing to the highest level. The book is cleverly designed so that it can be used by both fingerstyle and plectrum players.
This book is part of an unrivalled series that is designed specifically for students of popular music. Improve your musicianship and gain a qualification. Studying this series will enable you to gain internationally recognized qualifications that are equivalent in stature to those available in the classical music education field. As well as helping you to pass the London College of Music grade examinations in popular music theory, the series will help you improve your musicianship (whether or not you intend to take an examination). All topics are covered in a way that is directly relevant to the music you play, with the focus very much upon how to apply the oretical knowledge in a practical music making context. Regardless of which instrument you play and which ever style of popular music you like, if you have any interest in learning about the musical foundations of popular music then this series is for you!
This book is part of an unrivalled series that is designed specifically for students of popular music. Improve your musicianship and gain a qualification. Studying this series will enable you to gain internationally recognized qualifications that are equivalent in stature to those available in the classical music education field. As well as helping you to pass the London College of Music grade examinations in popular music theory, the series will help you improve your musicianship (whether or not you intend to take an examination). All topics are covered in a way that is directly relevant to the music you play, with the focus very much upon how to apply the oretical knowledge in a practical music making context. Regardless of which instrument you play and which ever style of popular music you like, if you have any interest in learning about the musical foundations of popular music then this series is for you!
This handbook is the first volume in a series, compiled by the Registry Of Guitar Tutors that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying classical guitar.This handbook covers all the material needed for the London College of Music Step One examination in classical guitar playing, enabling you to study for an internationally recognized qualification. However, even if you do not intend to take an examination, studying this book will help you to: learn appealing and inspiring pieces from a wide range of styles and periods; develop your technical ability and musical understanding and so achieve your full potential as a guitarist.This volume includes simple yet attractive melodies and pieces by a wide range of composers including Bach's Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Brahms' Hungarian Dance, Waldteufel's The Skaters and Benedict's Carnival of Venice - making it ideal for both children and adult beginners.Learn More About RGT.