Mel Bay

Authors: David Isaacs, Michael Anthony Nigro
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Classical Guitar
Level: Multiple Levels

The Essential Classical Guitar Scale Book can be used by all guitarists no matter where you are on your path to mastering the instrument. For the teacher and student, this book is essential because it is a complete and codified scale system that can be used to learn proper finger placement, coordination, music theory, practice techniques, and a general knowledge of the guitar fretboard. In addition to the traditional 2 and 3 octave scales, modes, whole tone, and diminished scales are covered. Useful practice schedules for mastery are also included. Work on theory, sight reading, tone, synchronization, speed, legato and more while keeping scale practice fresh.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Preparing the Left Hand
• The Right-Hand Thumb
• Scale Practice Essentials
• Phase I
  • - Major and Melodic Minor Scale Practice Schedule
  • - Right-Hand Finger Combinations
  • - Rollercoaster Scale Exercise
• Phase 2
  • - Rhythmic Variations
  • - Accent Variations
  • - Slow Click, Quick Fingers
• Phase 3
  • - Minor Scale Practice Schedule
• Phase 4
  • - Mode Practice Schedule
  • - Parallel Mode Practice Schedule
  • - Diatonic Mode Practice Schedule
• Phase 5
  • - Diminished and Whole-Tome Scale Practice Schedule
• Phase 6
  • - Master Scale Practice Schedule
• Major and Minor Scales
• Modes
• More Scales
• Conclusion