Schott

Author: John Kember
Editor: Martin Beech
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Guitar
Level: Intermediate

A wealth of challenging examples to build students' confidence when approaching new pieces of music. Tunes progress to include keys from two flats to four sharps using a variety of styles. Intermediate to Advanced Level. Includes 150 carefully-graded and original pieces; five sections related to the development of the guitarist; accompaniments for both guitar and piano; various tonalities, textures and advanced techniques; and more!

Contents:

• Preface
• Section 1: D Major, 2nd position, 6/8, slurs and dropped D position
  • Solos
  • Duets
  • Accompanied Pieces
• Section 2: B minor and semiquavers, developing 6/8 rhythms
  • Solos
  • Duets
  • Accompanied Pieces
• Section 3: G minor and 3rd position, syncopated rhythms and the half barre
  • Solos
  • Duets
  • Accompanied Pieces
• Section 4: Keys of A and E major, F# and C# minor, 5/4, 3/8 and 3/2, swing rhythms
  • Solos
  • Duets
  • Accompanied Pieces
• Section 5: modes, ornamentation in muisc, tonalities and techniques
  • Solos
  • Duets
  • Accompanied pieces
• Glossary