In addition to over 100 songs, exercises, solo and ensemble pieces in a variety of styles, this complete method includes full color diagrams, photographs and illustrations that answer all the questions that typically arise for the beginning student of guitar. Presented in a workbook format that includes test pages, flash cards and a CD with over 50 tracks, Introduction to Guitar takes beginner guitarists through the learning process in a step by step program that is diverse and entertaining for both students and teachers alike.
This method is the culmination of a nearly 20 year collaboration between music educators Kevin Vigil and John Graham. Both have worked to improve musical literacy for guitarists from the beginning level by testing these materials in their own classrooms, and with other guitar teachers. By incorporating a variety of musical styles, (classical, traditional, blues, folk and rock) this method heightens student interest by allowing them to explore the beginning techniques, concepts and applications for several different well-defined and popular genres. As the student progresses toward higher levels of playing, they naturally lean toward one type of self-expression or another. By introducing such variety at an early stage of development Introduction to Guitar nurtures natural creative tendencies in ways that can't occur by learning one style of music alone.
Kevin Vigil and John Graham
What follows are a few preview pages and MP3 audio excerpts from Introduction to Guitar
Each chapter includes practice exercises, solo and ensemble pieces and test pages for checking progress and understanding.
The Introduction to Guitar CD has over 50 tracks in a broad variety of styles including traditional, rock, blues and classical pieces specifically chosen to develop particular playing techniques, teach essential reading skills and explain theoretical foundations.
Audio Excerpt - Track 30
