Download or read book Speed Accuracy and Technique for Guitar Level 1 written by Greg Studley and published by Greg Studley. This book was released on 2013-10-09 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greg Studley, author of A Guitarist's Guide to Improvising with Knowledge, has designed this book series to gradually enhance three essential components of the modern guitarist - speed, accuracy and technique. Regardless of the musical genre that you are exploring, whether it be jazz, blues, rock, metal, country or otherwise, these three categories should all be in harmony to allow you to play your best. The exercises contained within this series will not only train the fingers of your fretting hand, but will also enhance your picking techniques and create synonymous movement between the two. Speed, Accuracy & Technique for Guitar: Level 1 is a great book for beginner guitarists or those who have spent most of their time as rhythm guitarists. The book begins with a few fundamental quarter note picking exercises and then works toward building independence between the fingers of the fretting hand, ensuring that all four fingers are equally utilized. Before too long, the techniques of finger rolls, string switching, string skipping, slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs are all introduced. By the end of this book, you will be playing at more than 2x the speed from which you started, have a high level of finger and picking accuracy, and have solid control of the most essential guitar techniques. For those who purchase the book, free MP3 tracks of the exercises are available at www.improvisingwithknowledge.com.
Download or read book Speed Accuracy Technique for Guitar Complete Guide written by Greg Studley and published by Greg Studley. This book was released on 2013-10-09 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greg Studley, author of A Guitarist's Guide to Improvising With Knowledge, has designed this book series to gradually enhance three essential components of the modern guitarist – speed, accuracy and technique. Regardless of the musical genre that you are exploring, whether it be jazz, blues, rock, metal, country or otherwise, these three categories should all be in harmony to allow you to play your best. The exercises contained within this series will not only train the fingers of your fretting hand, but will also enhance your picking techniques and create synonymous movement between the two. Speed, Accuracy & Technique for Guitar: Complete Guide (Levels 1-3) contains all 79 exercises included in the individual Levels. These exercises begin at basic quarter note linear playing, and slowly expand to include string switching, finger rolls, string skipping, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, eighth notes, alternate picking, triplets and eventually sixteenth notes that will push the boundaries of your speed and accuracy. Although this Complete Guide starts at a basic level, even seasoned players will be put to the test when working through the exercises of Level 3. This book is nothing short of teaching your fingers to react when you want, and how you want. For those who purchase the book, free mp3s of the exercises are available at http://www.improvisingwithknowledge.com.
Download or read book Speed Accuracy Technique for Guitar Level 3 written by Greg Studley and published by Greg Studley. This book was released on 2013-10-09 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greg Studley, author of A Guitarist's Guide to Improvising With Knowledge, has designed this book series to gradually enhance three essential components of the modern guitarist – speed, accuracy and technique. Regardless of the musical genre that you are exploring, whether it be jazz, blues, rock, metal, country or otherwise, these three categories should all be in harmony to allow you to play your best. The exercises contained within this series will not only train the fingers of your fretting hand, but will also enhance your picking techniques and create synonymous movement between the two. Speed, Accuracy & Technique for Guitar: Level 3 will challenge any player to improve their playing abilities. With a combination of eighth note triplet and sixteenth note exercises that will constantly push your limits of speed and accuracy, this book will help your fingers be ready for whatever music may be put in front of you. The picking patterns for triplets and sixteenth notes are clearly defined, ensuring that you are always using the best possible picking patterns. Also, with much more complex finger patterns than those used in Levels 1 and 2, your fingers will move with a new degree of independence. This book is nothing short of teaching your fingers to react when you want, and how you want. For those who purchase the book, free mp3s of the exercises are available at www.improvisingwithknowledge.com.
Download or read book Speed Accuracy Technique for Guitar Level 2 written by Greg Studley and published by Greg Studley. This book was released on 2013-10-09 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greg Studley, author of A Guitarist's Guide to Improvising With Knowledge, has designed this book series to gradually enhance three essential components of the modern guitarist – speed, accuracy and technique. Regardless of the musical genre that you are exploring, whether it be jazz, blues, rock, metal, country or otherwise, these three categories should all be in harmony to allow you to play your best. The exercises contained within this series will not only train the fingers of your fretting hand, but will also enhance your picking techniques and create synonymous movement between the two. Speed, Accuracy & Technique for Guitar: Level 2 is designed for intermediate guitarists looking to advance their picking and fingering techniques. Because conquering the technique of alternate picking is essential to increasing your speed, the majority of this book is based around eighth note exercises with alternate picking. As you advance further, you will have to apply this picking style to exercises that include frequent string switching, string skipping, and numerous finger patterns. The slide, hammer-on and pull-off exercises will help you gain solid control of your fretting hand to apply these techniques at ever increasing speeds, using any possible fingering. For those who purchase the book, free mp3s of the exercises are available at www.improvisingwithknowledge.com.
Download or read book Speed Accuracy Technique for Bass Level 1 written by Greg Studley and published by Greg Studley. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book series is designed to gradually enhance three essential components of the modern bassist – speed, accuracy and technique. Regardless of the musical genre that you are exploring, whether it be jazz, blues, rock, metal, country or otherwise, these three categories should all be in harmony to allow you to play your best. The exercises contained within this series will not only train the fingers of your fretting hand, but will also enhance your picking techniques and create synonymous movement between the two. Speed, Accuracy & Technique for Bass: Level 1 is a great book for beginner bassists. The book begins with a few fundamental quarter note picking exercises and then works toward building independence between the fingers of the fretting hand, ensuring that all four fingers are equally utilized. Before too long, the techniques of finger rolls, string switching, string skipping, slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs are all introduced. By the end of this book, you will be playing at more than 2x the speed from which you started, have a high level of finger and picking accuracy, and have solid control of the most essential bass techniques.
Download or read book Speed Accuracy Technique FREE written by Greg Studley and published by Greg Studley. This book was released on with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greg Studley, author of A Guitarist's Guide to Improvising With Knowledge, has designed this book series to gradually enhance three essential components of the modern guitarist – speed, accuracy and technique. Regardless of the musical genre that you are exploring, whether it be jazz, blues, rock, metal, country or otherwise, these three categories should all be in harmony to allow you to play your best. The exercises contained within this series will not only train the fingers of your fretting hand, but will also enhance your picking techniques and create synonymous movement between the two.
Download or read book Guitar Exam Exercise Book written by James Akers and published by GMI - Guitar & Music Institute. This book was released on 2021-12-11 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GUITAR EXAM EXERCISE BOOK INTRODUCTION For guitarists looking to further their playing technique and/or who are preparing for ABRSM, Trinity, Guildhall or indeed any classical/fingerstyle guitar exam, this book is for you. Created by virtuoso guitarist and conservatoire lecturer James Akers, this guitar manual has been created to help players develop their technique to help ensure performing success, not least in the preparation for grade exams. The exercises and studies in this book are graded to correspond to the technical demands required of each grade from 1 to 5, in both classical and acoustic guitar syllabuses. A section with more advanced techniques is included towards the end of the book. Instructions, including fingerings and tips for success are included. All examples are given in both staff notation and TAB. Although largely corresponding to the various grading systems available, this book can be used by anyone as a means of improving their guitar technique. BOOK CONTENT 85 exercises & 16 studies grade 1 to grade 5 and beyond covering: GRADE 1 - The exercises for grade 1 are intended to help the guitarist in the early stages of their development build up their finger strength, improve their coordination, tone production, speed, and accuracy. GRADE 2 - The exercises for Grade 2 extend and consolidate the ideas introduced in Grade 1, providing more material to allow the evolving guitarist to improve their technique in a systematic way. GRADE 3 - New techniques are introduced, including slurs, (or hammer-ons and pull-offs) and natural harmonics. In addition, as well as exercises, there are several specially composed study pieces, in a variety of styles, to allow the techniques learned so far to be practised in a more musical context. GRADE 4 - Common descending arpeggio pattern across three strings, 4 note chords using all right-hand fingers, multiple slurs, or hammer-ons and pull-offs, in various finger combinations including open strings and multiple fretted notes, the half-barre technique for the left hand. GRADE 5 - Ascending arpeggio patterns, speed & rhythmic pattern exercises, left hand workouts with repeated patterns, mixed ascending/descending slur patterns, full barre technique BEYOND GRADE 5 - Tremelo technique, natural harmonics in exercise and within a study. STUDIES Sixteen original studies are provided for grades 3 onwards: GRADE 3 - Six studies individually demonstrating various left hand finger combinations, two part chordal textures, three part chords, ascending slur and hammer on techniques, GRADE 4 - Four studies individually demonstrating arpeggio playing, three and four part chordal performance, half barre in a musical context, ascending and descending slurs, playing in complex time signatures, introducing natural harmonics. GRADE 5 AND BEYOND - Six studies individually demonstrating arpeggio playing, slur exploration, speed study, thick textured chordal playing, tremelo study, artificial harmonics in melodic scenario. DOWNLOAD All exercises and studies have been recorded by James Akers and are included as a free download to accompany this book. Details of how to access the free download are detailed within the publication.
Download or read book Building Right Hand Technique written by William Bay and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a master source for building agility, flexibility and speed while playing with a flatpick, as well as a repertoire source for the plectrum-style guitarist. the studies are designed to build reading ability and clarity of sound in a variety of styles, as well as agility in cross-picking and the playing of rapid linear passages. Includes over 100 original and jazz etudes, fiddle tunes, and a great number of classical guitar pieces transcribed for plectrum guitar. Written in standard notation and tablature.
Download or read book Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar written by and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1992 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guitarskole.
Download or read book Guitar Picking Mechanics written by Desi Serna and published by Guitar Music Theory. This book was released on 2017-12-08 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guitar Picking Mechanics equips you to use a standard guitar pick (a.k.a. flatpick or plectrum) to play popular styles of music as proficiently as possible. Through a series of exercises, you are trained to use the proper techniques needed to play common guitar parts. You also discover techniques that make an immediate difference in how well you pick, so you see fast results. In order to learn the most practical skills, you play examples composed in the style of familiar songs. You even unleash your creativity by applying your newfound skills to your own improvisations and compositions. Your path to picking improvement involves the development and application of the following techniques: Alternate picking Changing strings on downstrokes Downstroke sweep picking Downstroke economy picking Upstroke string changes, sweep picking, and economy picking Pick slanting Inside and outside picking Playing melodic patterns (a.k.a. "scale sequences") Crosspicking After completing Guitar Picking Mechanics, you will be able to pick more quickly, more accurately, and more comfortably. You will know how to compose fluid lead lines around efficient mechanics. Most importantly, you will discover which picking techniques work best for you so you can play to your strengths. Guitar Picking Mechanics is not just about technique—it is about your artistic expression and style. The program’s goals are for you to explore options, develop new skills, break through barriers, and make progress so that your guitar playing becomes something you can be proud of. :) The Guitar Picking Mechanics book includes: 100 pages of instruction 84 Notation Figures with Tablature 74 Audio Tracks Are you ready to make your picking problems a thing of the past? Do you want to see how changing your approach to picking can help you progress faster than you thought possible? Get your copy of Guitar Picking Mechanics today! Requirements Guitar Picking Mechanics is not a beginner guitar program. In order to take full advantage of this instruction, you should already be playing at an intermediate level. Your skills should include being able to play pentatonic scale and three-notes-per-string scale patterns. Guitar Picking Mechanics works on either an acoustic or electric guitar. Both right-handed and left-handed guitar players can follow the lessons. Audio Tracks Once you have your book, follow the instructions to download all the audio tracks. If you would prefer to have the audio tracks on CD, purchase the CD as well, which is listed and sold separately on Amazon. Book Formats Amazon sells paperbacks and Kindles. PDF eBooks are sold at the author’s website. Visit http://GuitarMusicTheory.com/pick for more information.
Download or read book Alternate Picking Guitar Technique written by Chris Brooks and published by WWW.Fundamental-Changes.com. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Alternate Picking For Guitar Are you struggling to play fast alternate picked passages on guitar? Do you need a methodical guide to alternate picking that's packed with hundreds of exercises and powerful strategies? Alternate Picking Guitar Technique is a complete roadmap of methodical steps that will make you the perfect picker, from zero to hero, and includes the exact steps that virtuoso rock guitarist Chris Brooks used to build his own incredible techniques. This complete method teaches you everything from building firm foundations to performing blazing, musical etudes via more than 90 exercises and musical examples. Everything is broken down, step-by-step, and you'll quickly master each aspect of this essential guitar technique before moving on to the next. The Perfect Method to Improve Alternate Picking on Guitar Each jam-packed chapter focuses on an essential aspect of alternate picking technique and application... with plenty of licks and drills to reinforce every concept. You'll master: Fundamental pick grips and motions - the powerhouses behind the greatest players Single-string picking builders and sequences to build firm technical foundations How to change strings correctly and avoid your pick getting "trapped" Pentatonic and diatonic picking licks across all strings to build speed and fluency Vital independence and synchronisation drills for ultimate control Essential scale sequences to build your musical technique Musical etudes that make key concepts fun and musical Over 90 powerful examples that advance as you do Put Chops to Use in Real Music Guitarists can be guilty of just playing exercises and not truly applying their technique to real music. The whole point of improving your technique is to be able to play music more easily, so in Alternate Picking Guitar Technique you'll learn musical etudes that have been written exclusively for this book - from rocking Pentatonic tracks to classical-inspired etudes, these pieces will challenge and inspire you on your journey to intelligent, musical guitar technique.
Download or read book Right Hand Technique for Guitar written by Bruce E. Arnold and published by muse eek publishing. This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music teacher Arnold presents a method to develop fast, pain free right hand technique for guitarist. Common right hand picking techniques for scales, cross string jumps and sweeps are discussed and 24 exercises are presented with free accompanying audio examples found online.
Download or read book Essentials of Rhythm Guitar written by Greg Studley and published by Greg Studley. This book was released on 2015-01-18 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guitar is first and foremost a rhythm instrument. Every guitarist should have a solid understanding of the most fundamental chords, the best fingerings to be used, how to seamlessly switch between them, and different strumming patterns. This book covers all of these elements and more, focusing on the most common chords of the guitar, including major chords, minor chords, dominant seventh chords, and suspended chords. By playing through the simple and easy to follow exercises of this book, you will learn all the necessary chords and strum patterns to play thousands of songs in no time at all!
Download or read book Guitar Technique written by Bruce E. Arnold and published by muse eek publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for both the beginning guitarist or the more experienced guitarist who wishes to improve their technique. All aspects of the physical act of playing the guitar are covered, from how to hold a guitar, to the specific way each hand is involved in the playing process. Pictures are provided within the book to help clarify each technique. More valuable explanatory pictures and videos can be downloaded for free at www.muse-eek.com This book is excerpted from "1st Steps for a Beginning Guitarist Volume One."
Download or read book The Guitar Finger Gym written by Simon Pratt and published by WWW.Fundamental-Changes.com. This book was released on 2016-05-05 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come to the Guitar Finger-Gym to build your skills and develop your finesse!
Download or read book Light Speed Guitar written by Greg Brown and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the Light Speed Guitar method, students can learn in months what used to take years. This unique and cutting edge method provides instruction on improvisation, music styles and fretboard theory. Students will gain confidence and inspiration as they acquire the tools to be top-notch guitar players. The Light Speed Guitar method is based on a visual process. Students can study a variety of styles including classical guitar, blues-rock, heavy metal, jazz, and country music. Students can learn and improve the following: Scales, chords, arpeggios Guitar technique Solfege and note reading Music theory Understanding of the fretboard Composition skills Light Speed Guitar is an innovative curriculum consisting of four levels. Students are grouped by age and ability to create an ideal atmosphere for group learning.
Download or read book The Electric Guitar Technique Workout written by Yiannis Papadopoulos and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNLOCK YOUR TECHNIQUE POTENTIAL & SHRED LIKE A PRO THE ELECTRIC GUITAR TECHNIQUE WORKOUT is a book that has everything you need to build your electric guitar technique. IT'S A FASTTRACK METHOD & PRACTICAL APPROACH TO HELP YOU GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL. -Do you want to be able to pick efficiently at high speeds? -Do you struggle to overcome your problems with technique on guitar? -Are you looking for a book to unlock your potential? -Are you tired of searching for exercises that will give you fast results? -Are you in search of a systematic approach to help you? Then, THIS IS THE BOOK YOU NEED! ★Note that the presented material is for all levels, from beginners to pros, kids and adults. WHAT YOU 'LL LEARN Inside the book, you will find exercises and sequences for: ✅ ALTERNATE PICKING - 54 Alternate picking sequences & examples, ✅ SWEEP PICKING - 27 Sweep patterns & examples, ✅ LEGATO - 27 Legato patterns & examples, ✅ 30 LICKS that utilize Alternate, Sweep, Legato, Tapping and Hybrid picking, which you can use in your solos. Also, you can analyze these licks and check how Yiannis used and combined the presented techniques and patterns in a musical context. This will give you a great starting point for your own lines, ✅ FRETBOARD DIAGRAMS that illustrate horizontal & diagonal connections for scales and modes, so that you will be able to apply all the patterns you'll learn throughout the book and CREATE YOUR OWN FANTASTIC LICKS, You will also find: -TIPS to help you improve your studying, -PHOTOS OF HANDS AND BODY, to assure correct posture when practicing. BUY IT NOW TO MASTER THE ELECTRIC GUITAR TECHNIQUE ▶Don't limit yourself! Waste no more time searching the internet for patterns and licks from your favourite guitarists! Everything you need is gathered in this book! There's no reason to wait! BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!
