Guitar Academy Book 2

Guitar Academy Book 2 Richard Corr

Continuing the broad and varied approach to learning guitar established in Book 1. Thus, as well as learning the skills typically associated with the classical guitarist – technique, repertoire and reading music – the student develops the skills more common to popular styles of music, such as chord knowledge, accompaniment, and improvisation. There are also many opportunities for ensemble work and ear training.

• Technique:
  Developing free-stroke technique , chords and arpeggios; all explanations are supported by high-quality illustrations
• Music Theory:
  syncopation, accidentals, key signatures, the 6/8 time signature, Italian terms, swing rhythms, scales & modes, the 12-bar blues, chord theory – primary chords & transposition, completing the knowledge of first position by learning the notes on the bass strings
• Song/Chord supplement:
  popular songs with suggested strumming rhythms & finger-picking styles

• Ensemble Supplement:
  trios and quartets

• Improvisation:
  being creative with various scales/modes
• Ear training:
  exercises to encourage playing by ear; recognising intervals and chords, with associated tests included on the CD (now also online)

• Extra Features:
  pupil/teacher duets, written tests, website links and resources, homework diary, full-colour illustrations
• CD with backing tracks (audio tracks now also online)

Also:

Guitar Academy Book 1

Alternatively:

The Guitarist's Way: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4

A New Tune A Day: Classical Guitar - Book 1

Guitar Basics: Method Book or Teacher's Book