Guitar Tutors

Guitar Tutors

In this area you will find books to start you off as well as some for the advanced student.

The Guitarist's Way - Book 1 - £4.50

By John Whitworth and Peter Nuttall. Carefully graded teaching method which aims to stimulate young players in particular. All new technical and musical ideas are introduced in a clear and logical fashion. Left hand fingering is minimised to encourage pupils to read notes and not numbers. Book 1 of 4

Publisher: Holley Music
Grade: 1/2
No of Pages: 16

BK1 T107

The Guitarist's Way - Book 2 - £4.50

Publisher: Holley Music
Grade: Preliminary
No of Pages: 16

Bk2 T108

The Guitarist's Way - Book 3 - £4.50

Publisher: Holley Music
Grade: 1
No of Pages: 16

Bk3 T109

The Guitarist's Way - Book 4 - £4.50

Publisher: Holley Music
Grade: 1/2
No of Pages: 16

Bk4 T110

Guitar Academy Book 1 (with CD)

A complete course in guitar for class, individual or self tuition

By Richard Corrs. We are impressed with this new tutor to the market. Written to reflect prevailing views on good instrumental teaching, it combines teaching techniques from both the classical and pop/folk traditions. Subject areas are music reading, repertoire, technique, theory, songs/chords, improvisation & composition, ensemble, and ear training. The method has been thoroughly tested in the classroom and has performed well with both children and adults. The explanations are clear with illustrations and accompanying CD.

Publisher: Academy Music Publications
Grade: Preliminary
No of pages: 44
CD

255

Guitar Academy Book 2

Publisher: Academy Music Publications
Grade: 1
No of pages: 48
CD

256

Solo Guitar Playing - Book 1

By Frederick Noad. Instruction, including graded exercises, practice studies and a survey of the guitar repertoire. An excellent and comprehensive tutor by one of the great modern guitar teachers. The third edition of this much loved work now includes an appendix of guitar ensemble music. Book 1 of 2

Publisher: Amsco
Grades: 1 to 4
No of Pages: 238

Bk1 T104

Solo Guitar Playing - Book 2

By Frederick Noad. Continues instruction from book 1 improving knowledge of technique, musicianship and style. There are 30 complete pieces with study notes. Each piece has been chosen to illustrate a particular point of style, period or technique. It ends with two concert masterworks which are; Tarrega's, Recuerdos de la Alhambra and Estudio Brillante de Alard. Book 2 of 2

Publisher: Amsco
Grades: 4 to 7
No of Pages: 159

Bk 2 T105

Absolute Beginners - Classical Guitar (with CD)

Written by Gerald Goodwin.
Step by step pictures take you from first day exercises to playing along with a backing track.
The award-winning Absolute Beginners method has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your guitar.
CD has demostration tracks and full-length accompaniments to play along with.

Publisher: Wise Publications
Grade: Preliminary to 1
No of pages: 48
No of tracks on CD: 51

508

Enjoy Playing the Guitar - Book 1

By Debbie Cracknell. First steps in playing the classical guitar. A popular tutor with cartoons. Book 1 of 2

Publisher: Oxford University Press
Grade: Preliminary
No of Pages: 48

Bk1 T113

Enjoy Playing the Guitar - Book 2

By Debbie Cracknell. First steps in playing the classical guitar. A popular tutor with cartoons. Book 2 of 2.

Publisher: Oxford University Press
Grade: 1
No of Pages: 48

Bk2 T114

Mauro Giuliani - The Complete Studies for Guitar

Edited by Dr Brian Jeffrey. Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) was one of the most brilliant guitarists of his time and a fine composer of music for the instrument; the principal guitarist in the Vienna of Beethoven and Schubert. This book is a companion to the Complete Studies, Lessons and Exercises of Fernando Sor. Both books present the original text without any alterations at all: no modern fingering, no changes in dynamics, and only what the original texts gave. In this way the reader can be certain of having the authentic text. Op. 1 Studio, Op. 48 Esercizio, Op. 51 Eighteen Progressive Lessons, Delightful Studies, Etudes, First Lessons Part 1. Publisher: Tecla Editions Grade: 1 - 6 No of Pages: 173

T124

Fernando Sor - The Complete Studies, Lessons and Exercises for Guitar

Edited by Dr Brian Jeffrey. A most scholarly presentation of the marvellous studies, lessons and exercises of Fernando Sor which have been a part of guitarists' experience for a century and a half. This book contains them all, from simpler lessons and execises to the well known virtuoso sets of studies. Includes commentary on pieces based on Sor's own views expressed in his method.

24 Studies, 24 Lessons, and a Variety of Exercises

Publisher: Tecla Editions
Grade: 1 - 8
No of Pages: 107

T116

The John Mills Classical Guitar Tutor

John Mills is one of Britain's best known and respected concert guitarists, with a sound and style uniquely his own.
His tutor is a complete guide to the classical guitar, from chosing an instrument through to basic harmony. Includes many exercises and pieces.

Publisher: Wise Publications
Grades: Preliminary - 4
No of Pages: 76

T119

John Mills - Guitar Music From the Student Repertoire with CD

An excellent value book and CD of sixty relatively simple pieces edited by John Mills, one of Britain's leading guitarists. The pieces are in a graded sequence for first and second year students and include study notes. All the pieces are played on the high quality CD by John Mills himself. Pieces include;

Tarrega - Adelita, Giuliani - Allegro, Carcassi - Minuet, Dowland - Orlando Sleepeth, Molino - Prelude, de Visee - Prelude, Milan - Pavane.

Publisher: Music Sales
Grade: 1-4
No of pages: 64

T122

First Book for the Guitar - Book 2

By Frederick Noad. A beginner's manual to the classical guitar with notes on music theory and technique. It takes a systematic approach utilising interesting solo and duet music. Book 2 of 3.

Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc
Grade: 1
No of Pages: 60

T102

First Book for the Guitar - Book 3

By Frederick Noad. A beginner's manual to the classical guitar with notes on music theory and technique. It takes a systematic approach utilising interesting solo and duet music. Book 3 of 3.

Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc
Grade: 2
No of Pages: 57

T103

Carulli - Elementary Guitar Method

Ferdinando Carulli (1770-1841) was at first a cellist. Later in life he turned to the guitar and became a leading virtuoso and teacher of the instrument. He composed at least 360 works, including his celebrated Guitar School which appeared in 1810 under the title: Methode complete pour parvenir en peu de temps a pincer de la Guitarre sans maitre.

This volume comprises the elementary portion of that work.

Publisher: Schott
Grades: 1/2
No of pages: 36

248

Carcassi: Classical Guitar Method

The complete famous guitar method from one of the virtuoso players of the 19th century. Ranges from the rudiments of music and scales, to pieces by Sor and Tarrega.

Publisher: California Music Press
Grade: 1 - 4
No of Pages: 128

T112

A Tune a Day for the Classical Guitar - Book 1

By C. Paul Herforth. Concentrates on the acquisition of a thorough, musical background and a solid technical foundation.

Publisher: Boston Music Company
Grade 1 to 2
No of Pages: 26

T106

A Tune a Day for the Classical Guitar - Book 2

By C. Paul Herforth.
Part 2 of the course which concentrates on the acquisition of a thorough, musical background and a solid technical foundation.

Publisher: Boston Music Company
Grade 1 to 2
No of Pages: 33

T121

Scott Tenant's Basic Classical Guitar Method Book 1 with DVD

From the best selling author of Pumping Nylon This book helps you to learn as an absolute beginner how to read music, some essential rhythms on the guitar, basic music theory and finger dexterity. The DVD makes learning easier and more enjoyable.

Publisher: Alfred
Grades: Preliminary - 1
No of Pages: 47
DVD

238

Guitar Atlas - Africa Guitar Tutor with CD

By Banning Eyre.
This tutor book guides you through the elements that are at the heart of the African guitar sound. Explore a variety of important styles, from the intertwining guitar boogie of the Congo and the serene, percussive weave of Nigerian juju music, to the flashy fingerpicking of Mali and Madagascar.

The CD demonstrates all the examples and compositions featured in the book.

Publisher: Alfred

Grade: 4 - 8
Format: Standard: Notation & Tab
No of Pages: 47
CD

274

Guitar Atlas - Middle East Guitar Tutor with CD

By Jeff Peretz.
This tutor book introduces your to the roots of the wonderful musical traditions from the Middle East and are taught in a way that the contemporary guitarist can understand, including cultural and religious influences. Discover the basics of Taqsin, an imporvisorary form that willopen your mind to a new dimension in music.

The CD demonstrates all the examples and compositions featured in the book.

Publisher: Alfred

Grade: 4 - 6
Format: Standard: Notation & Tab
No of Pages: 47
CD

275

Guitar Atlas - India Guitar Tutor with CD

By Sanjay Mishra.
This tutor book introduces you to the folk music of places like Darjeeling, Assam, Bengal and Rajasthan, and one of Mahatma Gandhi's favourite songs. It also includes Hindustani music, the classical music of North India, and how ragas are structured.

The CD demonstrates all the examples and compositions featured in the book.

Publisher: Alfred

Grade: 4 - 6
Format: Standard: Notation & Tab
No of Pages: 47
CD

276

Guitar Atlas - Celtic Guitar Tutor with CD

By David Ernst.
This tutor book explains the Celtic style and presents accessible fingerstyle solo arrangements of such gems as "Shi Beg Shi Mhor", "The Morning Dew" and "The Blarney Pilgrim". You'll be introduced to Celtic ornamentation and DADGAD tuning.

The CD demonstrates all the examples and compositions featured in the book.

Publisher: Alfred

Grade: 3 - 5
Format: Standard: Notation & Tab
No of Pages: 47
CD

277

Guitar Atlas - Flamenco Guitar Tutor with CD

By Dennis Koster.
This tutor book can help you to expand your musical horizons to include the distinctive flair of flamenco guitar. From distinctive forms and rhythms such as Soleares, Alegrias, and bulerias to important techniques like rasgueado, tremolo, alzapua and golpe, this book covers the musical elements that are at the heart of the flamenco sound.
The CD demonstrates all the examples and compositions featured in the book.

Publisher: Alfred

Grade: 4 - 8
Format: Standard: Notation & Tab
No of Pages: 47
CD

276

Guitar Atlas - Brazil Guitar Tutor with CD

By Billy Newman.
This tutor book introduces the musical elements that are at the heart of the Brazilian sound. In addition to rhythms such as tango, choro, samba, and bossa, a rich vocabulary of characteristic chord sequences is covered, with techniques for integrating Brazilian melodic and accompaniment styles.

The CD demonstrates all the examples and compositions featured in the book.

Publisher: Alfred

Grade: 4 - 8
Format: Standard: Notation & Tab
No of Pages: 47
CD

279