Corr | Guitar Academy Book 3 with CD and online audio

The book is made up of three parts:

1. A classical guitar tutor
2. Ensemble supplement
3. Song/chord tutor

Guitar Academy Book 3 maintains the thorough and wide-ranging approach established in volumes one and two. Classical guitar techniques and repertoire are developed and supplemented by styles and techniques from various popular styles, including folk, rock, blues, jazz, country, Latin, and African music. Musicianship is encouraged through ensemble, ear training, and improvisation.

Technique:

• Classical style: chords and arpeggios
• Slurs: ascending and descending
• Tone production and nail care
• Planting techniques
• Damping the bass strings
• Articulation: legato and staccato
• Vibrato technique
• Natural harmonics and pizzicato
• Popular accompanying styles

Theory:

• Higher positions: 4th, 5th, and 7th positions
• New rhythmic values: the semiquaver, dotted quaver, and triplets
• Key signatures: relative minors/majors
• Scales and modes: major, minor, chromatic, pentatonic minor, blues, Dorian, Mixolydian
• Musical signs: tempo and change of tempo
• New chords: maj/min/dom 7ths, power chords
• Chord theory: triads, 7ths, the harmonized scale
• The 12-bar blues

Also:

• Improvisation and composition
• Ear training and playing by ear
• A brief history of the guitar
• How to practice and memorize
• Written tests
• Homework diary
• Website: resources and links

"The Guitar Academy series is a well-thought out set of learning materials designed to provide a fun and engaging experience for the beginning guitarist. One of the great things about this series is that it can be used by a teacher and student, in a classroom setting or by a student on their own, and the learning experience will not be diminished in any fashion. Hats off to Corr for putting together such a successful series of books, and for expanding the options students have for learning materials as they begin their journey to learning this great instrument."
By: Matt Warnock, Guitar International book review

View Book 1-Guitar Academy Book 1 with CD by Richard Corr
View Book 2- Guitar Academy Book 2 with CD by Richard Corr

Preview sample pages of this book! Simply click the buttons below. Contents Semiquavers Articulation and 4th Position Slurs Ensemble: The Trees They Do Grow High Songs/Chords: 12-Bar Blues Songs/Chords: Rocking Out

• Model: 7250 / corrBK3 / 274930
• Manufactured by: Corr, Richard
• Condition: New
• ISBN: 9780955274930