The Complete Guide for the Guitar by Cathy Ellis combines a systematic approach for gradual musical and technical development with a new and pedagogically effective innovation toward mastery of this beautiful instrument. No effort has been spared in this guitar text book; research, and experiment to continue the same approach in the next volumes. In its twelve units a wealth of instruction and inspiration are found. Using real music and a step-by-step approach, Complete Guide for the Guitar will teach you about:
· Proper playing position.
· Tuning your instrument correctly.
· Music Theory.
· Reading sheet music, guitar music.
· Fingerpicking.
· Playing melodies with chords.
· Mastering left and right hand techniques.
Also a collection of arrangements for solo, duets, trios and four guitars. Selections include Chopin Prelude Op. No. 28; Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring (J. S. Bach); Carcassi Waltz in A; Spanish Ballad. Easy to play and should provide enjoyment for the student guitar ensemble. In addition, these works may be used effectively as performance pieces for recitals, festivals and concerts.
Complete Guide for the Guitar explores the many aspects and techniques of playing guitar, this book can be an invaluable tool.

As a Classroom Guitar Teacher, I appreciate the effort that has gone into the preparation and creation of the much needed COMPLETE GUIDE FOR THE GUITAR. It not only provides all the necessary basic Music Fundamentals that every music student should learn, but it also contains fresh arrangements that my students have enjoyed and performed in concerts and Honors Music Festivals. Also, The Teaching Aids of already prepared Quizzes, Lesson Plans, Unit Plans, Equipment Contracts, Seating charts and MUCH MORE makes this book a MUST for every Guitar Teacher!

I taught instrumental music in the public schools for twenty-eight years. During that time we were always searching for ways to introduce music to more students. I am confident that providing guitar labs will yield a huge harvest of new young musicians. The "Complete Guide for the Guitar" is a wonderful method book for accomplishing that task. I am particularly impressed with the way that author Cathy Ellis provides for the multi level classroom. What a great way to reach more students at the junior high and high school level. Maybe it is time to allow the millions of children that are attracted to the guitar a chance to learn it in our public schools. Can't you just see 100 guitarists marching at the halftime show of the football game?

"Best guitar book for class guitar!
I use this book to teach my classroom guitar classes. It covers all
the fundamentals needed to read music, and play a variety of styles.
It has solos and songs for group performance. I love it!"

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