The first in the critically acclaimed 'Play the Guitar' series, this book is designed for beginning fingerstyle acoustic guitar players of all ages.
Its comprehensive, step-by-step approach, paired with clear diagrams and illustrations makes learning both easy and enjoyable.
While written primarily for classes and groups, it is equally suitable for individual students learning with a teacher or those who prefer to teach themselves.
A special feature of this book is the wide variety of music it offers. It includes classical, traditional, Renaissance, and rock tunes, as well as a balanced selection of solos, duets, trios, quartets, and song accompaniments. Students will love exploring these diverse sounds and styles, and in doing so, will gain a real understanding of music, and proficiency in a range of playing techniques.
The book covers all the main notes in the first position and introduces some basic chords. Other areas studied include note values, key signatures, time signatures, dotted rhythms, rests, ties, arpeggios, accents, and syncopation.