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EXAM BOOKS
RGT Electric Guitar Playing Handbooks (Books)
Widely recognised as the most well-structured & comprehensive method of studying
electric guitar
9 electric guitar grade handbooks are available:
Preliminary Grade (beginner) to Grade Eight (advanced).
In addition, 3 post-Grade 8 electric guitar Performance
Diploma handbooks (with CDs) are available. Together
they form a complete learning system from beginner to
professional level.
Each book covers all the material needed for each RGT
electric guitar examination.
These books are also ideal for those who do not intend to take an examination,
as this series provides an unrivalled source of knowledge and practical insight
into electric guitar playing.
Preliminary
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Rhythm Guitar Playing (Books)

An innovative and helpful series of 3 books for all modern guitar players who want to
improve their rhythm guitar playing.
Recommended for anyone considering taking an RGT guitar exam designed to
accompany the Rhythm Guitar Playing section of the exams.
The books will also prove helpful to all guitar players who want to develop their rhythm
playing ability. Each book includes 30 chord charts, as well as providing playing tips and
advice.
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RGT Acoustic Guitar Playing Grade Handbooks (Books & CD)

This groundbreaking series of books has been designed to enable you to realise your full
potential on the acoustic guitar whilst having the opportunity of gaining a recognised
qualification at the same time.
These books form an expertly structured and
comprehensive method of studying acoustic
guitar; they have been designed for both
fingerstyle and plectrum players.
The books are very user-friendly as they are
written in easy-to-read TAB, as well as traditional
notation, and each comes with a free CD so you
can listen and learn.
The books cover all the material needed for the RGT examinations in acoustic guitar playing, enabling you to study
for an internationally recognised qualification. However, even if you do not intend to take an exam, the books will
help you achieve your full potential as a guitarist by developing all aspects of your playing in a structured way.
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LCM Classical Guitar Playing Grade Handbooks (Books)

This series provides an unrivaled method of studying the classical guitar.
10 books are available in this series. Each covers all the sections
of the LCM/RGT classical guitar examinations including: all the
set pieces; all scales, arpeggios and chords; sight reading; ear
tests; and spoken tests. In addition there are useful
performance tips for all the pieces. Purchase of a handbook
is the only way to obtain the exam entry form.
Even for those who do not intend to take an exam, the series
provides an expertly structured, comprehensive course for studying classical guitar from beginner to advanced level.
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RGT Bass Guitar Grade Handbooks (Books)

Each volume covers all the material required for 3 bass guitar examination grades
and includes useful advice & tips about preparing for the examination.
Whether or not you intend to take the bass guitar examination, the Handbooks
will help you develop your bass guitar playing, increase your knowledge of
specialist bass guitar techniques and provide a sound theoretical basis to enable
you to achieve your full potential as a bassist.
Produced to a very high standard. The pace and content are expertly designed. The
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Improvising Bass Guitar (Books & CDs)

Much acclaimed and best-selling series of 3 books (with CDs) for bass guitarists.
Improvising Bass Guitar is a very useful tool for all players regardless of playing ability
and experience. The CDs are full backing tracks without any bass so you can play along
and work on new ideas as much as you like in your own time. The instruction books give
clear guides as to how to achieve the best results and how to understand the way that
written music works. Together with the CD, each package offers loads of tuition, help
and ideas for improvisation in a vast range of styles and as such will be of immense use
to all bass players. All of us at Bassist recommend it highly'. (Bassist Magazine)
'I am impressed with Improvising Bass Guitar. I must compliment the quality of the CD
which comes with each volume. They are well recorded and pertinent to the plethora of current popular music styles
which have a legacy dating back through three decades. Any teacher or student using them will enjoy their benefits and
the pleasure of inventing bass lines alongside the recorded backing tracks. These books go a lot further than most other
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LCM Popular Music Theory Grade Handbooks (Books)

Preliminary Grade to Grade Eight
As well as helping you pass the LCM exams in popular music theory, this series will help you
improve your musicianship (whether or not you intend to take an examination).
All topics are covered in a way that is directly relevant to the music you play, with
the focus very much upon how to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical
music-making context.
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BEGINNERS BOOKS
Children's Guitar Method 1 (Book & CD)
Very popular & creative method for teaching guitar to young children.
A highly regarded tuition book for learning the guitar using favourite children's
songs as lesson material. Designed for young kids, it's easy and fun to read with big
notes and colourful cartoon artwork. The book begins with simplified single-finger
chord forms as accompaniment to numerous well-known songs. Note reading is
then carefully introduced with simple and enchanting melodies. A proven method
for teaching children. CD included.
Order Code: 04557 7.99

Children's Guitar Method 2 (Book)

Stage 2 in this renowned tuition series designed especially for children.
Building from the basics taught in Volume One, this book follows the same fun and
practical format but gradually introduces new chords and more complex melodies.
Order Code: 045637 4.95

Beginning Rock Guitar For Kids (Book)

A fun, easy approach to beginning playing todays rock styles for children.
Heres a book geared specially to the needs of younger beginners. From picking up the
guitar for the first time to power chords to easy lead solos, its all here and its all written
in an easy-to-understand style for kids. Outstanding value for money.
Order Code: 055506 4.50

Easy Pop Melodies (Book & CD)

These well-known songs will have you playing, reading and enjoying
music in no time!
Learn to play classic pop melodies such as Imagine, Brown Eyed Girl, Every Breath You
Take, Stand By Me. The songs are presented in order of difficulty, beginning with simple
three and four string melodies and ending with songs that contain many notes, including
all six strings. A demonstration CD provided making this an enjoyable way to learn.
Order Code: 055409 9.95

Really Easy Guitar Riffs (Book & CD)

All the riffs youve always wanted to play and now you can!
A handy reference book containing 42 classic guitar riffs from 60's pop to nu-metal. Each
riff is presented in standard notation and TAB, with note-by-note performance
instructions, chord boxes, and tips on getting the right sound. A CD featuring each riff
played at full and practice tempos is included. All the riffs you've always wanted to play in
one book.
Order Code: 042206 10.95

Really Easy Guitar Chords (Book & CD)

The simple way to build your chord repertoire.
A complete chord reference book with over 350 chord shapes!
Clearly illustrated in every possible key, with alternative shapes shown for each chord.
Easy to follow diagrams plus photos of correct fingering. Audio versions of every chord
included on the accompanying CD.
Order Code: 044146 9.95
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Absolute Beginners Guitar (Book & CD)

Makes learning guitar easier than ever before!
Absolute Beginners Guitar has been designed to tell you everything you will need to know from
the very first time you pick up your instrument. With this superb book you get a comprehensive
guitar course featuring step-by-step exercises, all fully illustrated with clear photographs.
The accompanying CD shows you how things should sound and includes accompaniment
tracks to play along with.
A superb package for beginners. DVD also available.
Book & CD: Order Code: 023506 8.95 DVD: Order Code: DVD046706 14.95

Electric Guitar Basics (Book & CD)

All you need to know to begin playing the electric guitar.
Electric Guitar Basics is the first step towards experiencing the fun of playing music. This book/
CD will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing electric guitar.
With everything that the beginner needs to know, including: how to tune the guitar; how to
change strings; basic chords and strumming techniques; blues progressions; lead scales; barre
chords. With all examples demonstrated on the matching CD, you have everything here to get
you off the ground.
Order Code: 013104 7.95

Rock Guitar Basics (Book & CD)

The ideal package for anyone wanting to learn rock guitar.
This book/CD will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing rock
rhythm and lead guitar.
Aimed towards the beginner, the book demonstrates rhythm playing and power chords as
well as major and minor scale patterns to develop your lead playing. Other techniques covered
include bending, picking and correct positioning of your hands. With all examples given in
standard notation as well as tablature, you can play along with the included full band CD to
master all the exercises in the book.
Order Code: 007004 8.95

Hal Leonard Guitar Method (Books with CDs)

A comprehensive learning method for beginners.
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone learning to play acoustic or electric
guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and it reflects some of the
best guitar teaching ideas from around the world.
Book 1 Includes: Tuning; playing position; musical symbols; notes in first position; C, G,
G7, D, D7, A7 and Em chords; rhythms through eighth notes; strumming and picking; 100
great songs, riffs and examples; CD includes 47 full-band tracks for demonstration.
Order Code: 042906 6.95
Complete Edition All three parts of this popular and effective guitar method, including
3 CDs, in one comprehensive volume.
Order Code: 043206 14.95

Absolute Beginners Bass Guitar (Book & CD)

Step-by-step pictures take you from first day exercises to playing along
with a backing track!
Absolute Beginners has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very
first time you pick up your bass guitar.
In one great book you get: a look-and-learn course that uses clear pictures instead of long
explanations; practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about setting up,
playing and maintenance; CD audio tracks to show you how things should sound; Full-length
accompaniment tracks to play along with. Its simply everything you need!
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ELECTRIC GUIT
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RGT Guitar Lessons (Books with CDs)
Learn guitar the right way.
Each book contains ten guitar lessons from The Registry Of Guitar Tutors the world's leading authority on guitar
education. Each lesson is shown in traditional notation and easy-to-read tablature.
Each book includes a free CD, making guitar easier to learn. Every example is demonstrated on CD. Many lessons
also include backing tracks to play along to. Up to 100 tracks on each CD. Suitable for Early Stage and Intermediate
level players.

A very impressive series of electric guitar tutor books: well structured, informative and beautifully presented.
Exceedingly good value for money and are some of the most successful guitar tutor publications I have ever come
across. Music Teacher Magazine

Rock & Metal

Lesson subjects include: power chords; classic rock soloing; double stops; garage
rock; developing speed; two-handed tapping and much more.
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Blues & Rock

Lesson subjects include: blues scales; pentatonic riffs; string bending; slide guitar;
seventh chords; fingerstyle blues and much more.
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Lead Playing
Lesson subjects include: choosing a scale; major scales; pentatonic scales; slurring;
vibrato; jazz soloing and much more.
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Chord Playing
Lesson subjects include: strumming patterns; changing chords; barre chords;
sliding chords; chord riffs; chord variations and much more.
Order Code: 044601 9.99

Playing Techniques
Lesson subjects include: plectrum picking; rhythm styles; fingerpicking; chord
arpeggios; using effects; harmonics and much more.
Order Code: 044801 9.99
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Rock Lead Techniques (Book & CD)

Learn the specialist techniques used in rock and lead guitar playing.
Developed by the Musicians Institute of Southern California, this book has licks, scales and
soloing concepts so you can develop your rock lead guitar playing to a higher level.
Techniques demonstrated in this book include speed picking, three notes per string scales,
sweep picking, finger picking and string skipping.
Develop your solo constructions with harmonics and much, much more.
The package also includes a 97 track audio CD with a full band backing for you to practise
what you have learnt.
Order Code: 027106 9.95
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Improvising Lead Guitar (Books with CDs)

The most comprehensive and effective guide to lead guitar improvisation ever
produced!
There are 5 books in this series, from Total Beginner to Advanced.
Topics covered include:
How to develop improvisation skills;
How to use modes, scales and arpeggios;
How to make your playing more creative;
How to follow chord charts and modulations.
Full band backing CD provided with each book.
The books are highly recommended for the RGT/LCM electric
guitar exams, but are also used by many players purely as a way
of improving their lead guitar playing and improvisation skills.
Total Beginner (Preliminary Grade standard)
Beginner Plus (Grade One standard)
Improver (Grade Two standard)
Intermediate (Grades Three to Five standard)
Advanced (Grades Six to Eight standard)

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Speed Mechanics For Lead Guitar (Book & CD)

A structured system covering all the essential lead guitar skills.
This book teaches what every serious lead player should know how to practise and
become the best you can be. It provides a complete understanding of all the skills of lead
guitar as seen from a practical playing point of view. By breaking down the complexity of
lead playing into component skills, you can focus on each part of the picture and improve
faster.
This book is designed with the serious guitarist in mind, and it is not something you will
outgrow as the skills taught here will always apply.
The skills you will be developing can be divided into three categories: Mechanical Ability,
Rhythmic Ability and Creativity. This book is a 'practice manual' a structured system that
covers every skill that you must have to achieve complete mastery of the guitar.
Order Code: 005106 13.95

Hal Leonard Guitar Method: Rock Guitar

(Book & CD)
Learn to play rhythm and lead rock guitar with step-by-step lessons
and over 60 great rock songs.
Want to learn to play in the style of your favourite rock guitarists? What better way to learn
than by playing excerpts of your favourite rock songs. Lessons include everything you
need for rock guitar playing, from power chords and scales to string bending and vibrato.
Uses classic and popular rock songs by artists such as Clapton, Van Halen, AC/DC and The
Rolling Stones as the basis for learning. Includes a CD with a full-band play-along and
demonstration track for nine classic rock songs.
Order Code: 055306 6.95

Rhythm Riffs (Book & CD)

Theres so much more you can do other than strum when playing
rhythm guitar.
With over 200 riffs in all styles, this book is designed to help you expand your rhythm guitar
playing in any musical situation.
This book will spice up your rhythm playing, so you wont find yourself reaching for the
same chord shapes every time you pick up a guitar.
Rhythm Riffs comes complete with a CD that includes each example played at full speed
and at a slower practice tempo.
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Fast Forward Rock Guitar
Improvisation (Book & CD)

Fast Forward Jazz Guitar

Improvisation (Book & CD)

You want to play impressive rock solos and

improvise like a real pro?

Play solo in the style of the jazz greats.

If you want to improvise jazz, this book will show you
the Fast Forward method:

Packed with riffs, licks and tricks for you to learn and
easily incorporate into your own playing style. Then
practise what you have learnt by playing along with the
tracks on the CD.

First a few basics the all-important scales and chord

sequences. Then move on to arpeggios and more
complex patterns such as the be-bop scale experiment
with melodic shapes and discover the progressions used
at most standard jazz gigs.

First learn the basics of creating a great lead solo

choosing which scales to use,
the importance of correct
phrasing, playing over chord
changes, string-bending and
slides. Then experiment with
hammer-ons, pull-offs and
arpeggio ideas.
Riffs and licks are included to suit
every musical situation, with tips
and techniques for playing lead
guitar in a band.

In no time at all you will be creating

your own solos in the style of such
great jazz legends as Wes
Montgomery, Charlie Christian,
Sonny Rollins and Jim Hall. Five
complete solos are included in the
book in easy to follow tab. Play
along with the full-band backing
tracks or create your own
improvised solos.

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Blues Jam Trax For Guitar

Fast Forward Blues Guitar

(Book & CD)

(Book & CD)

The best way to practise blues jamming.

The quickest way to learn blues guitar.

On the CD are full-band backing tracks to 10 extended

jams in the authentic blues styles of Eric Clapton, George
Thorogood, Jeff Healey, Booker T. and the MGs, and
many more.

Packed with riffs, licks and tricks for you to learn and
easily incorporate into your own playing style. Then play
along with the tracks on the CD.
Hear what can be done with
only five notes. Learn the allimportant secret of mixing scales
the way the pros do.

Inside the book you will find a

wealth of information on blues
scales, chords, progressions and
techniques tailored to each song.
All of the examples and songs
have been carefully selected in
order to make learning easy. All
examples are written in both
standard and tablature notation.

Visit the Blue House, the section

that gives you a chance to try
blues in the style of Muddy
Waters, Eric Clapton, Jimi
Hendrix, Peter Green and
others.

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Speed Picking (Book & CD)

The Caged Guitarist (Book)

Want to play faster? This book and CD

shows you how.

A revolutionary approach to learning the

guitar fingerboard.

This book and CD package

explains and demonstrates all
the techniques you need to play
those lightning fast licks: sweep
arpeggios, speed picking licks,
harmonic super impositions,
sequence licks and more.

Armed with just five scales, find

any scale, chord, arpeggio or
mode, wherever your hand
happens to be on the
fingerboard instantly!

Improve your speed and fluidity

through
increased
pick
efficiency. Dont delay start
playing faster today!

Five scales that will change your

playing for good, opening up an
exciting world of improvisation.
"...could be the best 9.95 you'll
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Exotic Scales And Licks For Guitar (Book & CD)

Make your playing stand out from the crowd by learning to use exotic
scales all over the fretboard.
Take your soloing into entirely new worlds of creativity and harmonic depth with this
Musicians Institute guide to exotic scales and modes.
This book and CD set includes 80 demonstration tracks that will enable you to discover the
unique characters and musical personalities of mystical scales such as Prometheus,Enigmatic,
Hebrew, Hungarian Gypsy Minor, Hindu, Romanian, Persian, Double Augmented,
Byzantine and many more.
Order Code: 056206 9.95

Modes For Guitar (Book & CD)

A complete and easy-to-use guide to exploring all the modes on guitar.
The art of soloing with the modes has challenged and baffled guitarists for many years. This
book, by the respected Musicians Institute, is a step-by-step guide to expanding your tonal
vocabulary through modal improvisation.
Features a complete and thorough hands-on explanation of the Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian,
Mixolydian, Lydian, Aeolian and Locrian modal scales. Also covers superimpositions,
patterns, progressions and a reliable catalogue of real licks to get you going in no time.
The accompanying CD features over 80 full-band backing tracks to further inspire your
confidence and creativity.
Order Code: 056006 9.95

The Little Book Of Scales And Arpeggios (Book)

This pocket guide shows you over 300 scales.
Learning scales helps you express yourself through the language of music.
Use the fingerboard diagrams in this book to learn the scales in all 12 keys, moving each
shape to the relevant fret to change key. The scales are shown in four formats traditional
music notation, guitar tablature, guitar fretbox and scale formula.
Order Code: 025906 3.99

Al Di Meolas Picking Techniques (Book)

Develop speed and accuracy the Al Di Meola way.
The main focus of this book is to help guitar players develop speed and accuracy in their
playing while developing their own musical goal. By doing this, the guitarist is better able
to hear, play and write creatively for the guitar.
In order to be an effective and creative player today, a guitarist must learn the entire
fretboard in a scale-wise fashion and be able to do it with speed and accuracy. This book has
been structured for ease of use and accessibility to every guitarist who wishes to develop
his picking technique.
Order Code: 027806 5.99

Improvisation Made Easier

(Book & 2 CDs)

Learn with the renowned Frank Gambale method.

Over this twelve-chapter course you will be looking in depth at the twelve most important
scale sounds you'll need in order to become a well-rounded guitarist. The book also covers
the chords and voicings derived from these scales, and licks that will keep you learning and
challenged.
You will be presented with seven lessons per chapter. At the end of each chord chapter
there is a song study of all the information you have learnt. Top-notch tuition for the serious
player.
Order Code: 010604 18.95
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Tommy Emmanuel Fingerstyle Guitar Method (Book & CD)
A collection of fingerstyle pieces and exercises, combined with advice and
wisdom from one of the world's leading acoustic masters.
The incomparable Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel presents a concise collection of essential
fingerstyle studies, plus arrangements of some of his favourite pieces including Freight Train, Mister
Guitar and Dixie McGuire. The book uses easy-to-read Tab as well as standard notation, and includes
a very helpful demonstration CD to make learning easier.
Order Code: 052437 11.95

John Renbourn Fingerstyle Guitar (Book and 3 CDs)

Learn fingerstyle pieces from one of the UK's most respected acoustic guitarists.
A comprehensive collection of John Renbourn's fingerstyle pieces in various styles, ranging from
folk and Celtic to blues and jazz. Uses easy-to-read TAB, as well as traditional notation, and comes
complete with 3 CDs featuring lessons and performances given by John Renbourn himself.
Suitable for intermediate to advanced players. Excellent value for such a substantial package.
Order Code: 052337 22.00

Eric Clapton Fingerstyle Guitar Collection (Book)

12 Clapton classics, carefully arranged beginner to intermediate fingerstyle guitar.
A great collection of 12 Eric Clapton classics, carefully arranged for beginner to intermediate
fingerstyle guitar. Contains guitar notation, tablature, chord boxes, notated vocal melody line
and lyrics; all you need to start perfoming solo acoustic Clapton. Songs include: Bell Bottom Blues
Cocaine Layla Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out Strange Brew Tears in
Heaven Wonderful Tonight and 5 more favourites.
Order Code: 045006 12.95

Total Giltrap (Book & CD)

An unsurpassable insight into the fingerstyle pieces and playing techniques
of Gordon Giltrap.
You can't help but learn from this unique collection of 28 guitar lessons from UK guitar maestro
Gordon Giltrap, in which he explains open tunings, legato technique, two-handed tapping and the
harp-like technique of open strings and harmonics. Includes a large selection of favourite Giltrap
pieces all demonstrated by Gordon Giltrap himself on the accompanying 54 track CD. Suitable for
intermediate and advanced players. A 'must have' for anyone serious about acoustic guitar.
Order Code: 046137 14.95

Mississippi Delta Blues

Fingerstyle Solos Made Easy
The easy way to learn acoustic blues.

Blues Guitar 101 (Book & CD)

Simply the best introduction to solo
fingerstyle blues guitar playing.

A collection of easy Mississippi Delta

blues solos carefully designed for
beginner to intermediate players. Easy
to understand, technically accessible,
fun to play. Highly recommended for
anyone wanting to break into acoustic
fingerstyle blues playing. CD included.

A large and comprehensive collection of

great acoustic fingerstyle blues guitar
solos, in a variety of different keys and
difficulty levels. Expert performance
advice, practice exercises and theory
explanations, providing a thorough
grounding in classic American blues
guitar styles. CD included.

Order Code: 046237 12.50

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Super Solos for Acoustic Guitar (Book & CD)

Great value book and CD package an absolute must for all fingerpicking
guitar players.
Inspiring red-hot solos ranging from blues and ragtime to bottleneck and country. Written in
easy-to-read tablature and notation. This book contains a superb collection of acoustic solos,
including such well-known pieces as Scott Joplin's The Entertainer your friends will flip when
you play them this on your guitar! Suitable for intermediate and advanced players.
Order Code: 052706 9.95
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DADGAD Chords, Scales and Tuning (Book)

Discover the joys of DADGAD tuning.
DADGAD is the most common of the altered tunings and is widely used by most professional
acoustic guitarists in order to extend their range of harmonies and creative possibilities, plus it
simply makes difficult sounding licks 10 times easier to play!
This carefully researched book saves you years of practice time by showing you all the essential
chord and scale shapes using DADGAD tuning enabling you to expand and improve your
playing using this effective tuning. If you've never tried DADGAD tuning before, give it a go
you'll be amazed at how cool even the simplest things can sound in this awesome tuning.
Order Code: 045737 6.99

Fingerpicking Beatles (Book)

Some of the best pop songs of the 20th century
now arranged for solo acoustic guitar.
Ever stuck for something popular and recognisable to
play when family and friends ask you to "play something
on your guitar"?
This book contains 16 beautifully-crafted fingerstyle
arrangements of some of the Beatles most loved songs,
including Hey Jude, Lady Madonna,
Here, There and Everywhere, All My
Loving and Blackbird . Written in easyto-read tablature, as well as standard
notation, and includes really helpful
tips on learning each arrangement.
Suitable for intermediate level players
and above.
Order Code: 052937 10.95

Fingerpicking Pop Hits (Book)

Superb fingerpicking arrangements of 15
classic pop songs.
Fifteen pop songs specially arranged for intermediate
level fingerstyle guitarists. Each solo
combines melody and harmony in one
superb arrangement, with songs from
The Beatles, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton
and more!
All songs are arranged for solo guitar
in standard notation and tablature.
Also includes an easy introduction to
basic fingerstyle guitar.
Order Code: 055106 9.95

Fingerpicking Standards (Book)

Learn 15 great jazz standards, specially
arranged for fingerstyle guitar.
Fifteen superb jazz standards specially arranged for
intermediate-level
fingerstyle
guitarists. Each solo combines melody
and harmony in one superb
arrangement.
Includes classic songs such as Fly Me
To The Moon, Misty, Moon River,
Georgia On My Mind. All songs are
arranged in both standard notation
and tablature.
Order Code: 055206 9.95

Classic Rock for Flatpick

Guitar (Book)
Acoustic guitar rocks! 15 rock classics
arranged for plectrum players.
A great way for flatpickers to learn to
play full-sounding solo arrangements
of some classic rock hits, including:
Freebird, Layla, Brown Eyed Girl,
Cocaine, Desperado, Rocket Man, Take
It Easy and Your Song. All songs
shown in easy-to-read tablature, as well
as standard notation.
Order Code: 052037 9.95

Easy Celtic Solos for

Fingerstyle Guitar (Book & CD)
A collection of beautiful Celtic pieces
arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar.
A fantastic method of learning to play solo arrangements
of some of the best loved Irish melodies. Each piece is
arranged in sections that get progressively more
demanding, making this book suitable for players of all
abilities: beginners can play the first section of the
arrangements to produce a satisfying
solo, while more advanced players can
play the complete arrangement.
Written in easy-to-read tablature as
well as standard notation, this book
includes a CD that features all of the
pieces being played.
Order Code: 052237 9.95

Classic Rock for Fingerstyle

Guitar (Book)
Great solo arrangements for fingerstyle
guitarists of 14 of the all-time best rock
classics.
The perfect book for early stage and intermediate
fingerstyle guitarists looking for solo
arrangements of classic rock songs that
are easy to play, yet sound great.
This collection includes many rock
classics such as Hotel California, Tears
in Heaven, and Oh, Pretty Woman all
in easy-to-read tablature as well as
standard notation.
Order Code: 052137 9.95

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CLASSICAL GUIT
AR
GUITAR
Absolute Beginners Classical The Natural Classical Guitar
Guitar (Book & CD)
(Book)
Complete picture guide to playing classical
guitar from award winning Absolute
Beginners series.
This book contains everything you need
to know from the very first time you pick
up your guitar. In one book you get:
A look and learn course that uses
clear pictures instead of long
explanations;
Practical advice and tips covering
everything you need to know
about setting up, playing and maintenance;
CD demonstration tracks, plus full length
accompaniments to play along with;
Guidance on correct playing techniques;
Lessons on reading and understanding standard
music notation and guitar tab.
Order Code: 041406 8.95
(DVD also available: Order Code: 046606 14.95)

Easy Flamenco Solos (Book & CD)

Written for the guitar student who wants to
play flamenco guitar in the shortest
possible time.
The book decribes and explains the
most common flamenco techniques and
provides the reader with 15 pieces to
learn. All pieces are played on the
accompanying CD and are shown in the
book in both notation and tablature.
Suitable for all early stage and immediate
level players who want to add some
exciting flamenco to their repertoire.
Order Code: 023937 9.95

Classical Guitar Miniatures

(Book & CD)
A unique collection of beautiful and inspiring pieces for
the early stages player.
This book includes a free CD, making
classical guitar easier to learn. All the
music is shown in both traditional
notation and tablature. All pieces are
performed on the accompanying CD
at both practice and performance
speeds you just listen and learn.
A performance guide is provided to help you master
the technical challenges of each piece.
Pieces include: Elegy (Sabor), Ritmico (Biederman), Counting
Up (Ward), Double O Waltz (Sabor), Autumn Sunshine (Skinner),
Lenimento (Ward), Laika The Space Dog (Catley).

Order Code: 043901 9.99

The Principles Of Effortless Playing

The ultimate mind-body guitar book
that is essential reading for all guitar
teachers - classical or otherwise! This
book gets the RGT Gold Star of approval
The Natural Classical Guitar presents
a holistic approach that will help you
develop yourself as well as your
playing. The basic principle is to let
nature support you in every way so that your playing is
as effortless as possible. Related principles show you
how to practise and perform better by settling your
mind, relaxing your body, balancing relaxation and
activity, and using your mind to guide your fingers.
The Natural Classical Guitar is an all-around guide that
includes specific techniques for nail care, right-hand
strokes, fluid left-hand shifting, secure playing of fast
scales and more.
A substantial book of 290 pages, with chapters on natural
concentration, dynamic relaxation, refining your guitar
skills, mind over fingers, increasing mind-body awareness.
Without doubt, reading this book will improve both your
own playing and your teaching ability.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Order Code: 016723 17.95

Early Stages Classical

Guitar (Book & CD)
A collection of superb, yet easy to play
pieces. This book includes a free CD,
making classical guitar easier to learn.
All the music is shown in both
traditional notation and tablature. All
pieces are performed on the
accompanying CD at both practice and
performance speeds you just listen
and learn.
A performance guide is provided to
help you master the technical challenges, and
understand the background to, each piece.
Pieces include:
Greensleeves (Anon.)
Mr. Dowlands Midnight (Dowland)
Canario (Calvi), Gigue (Logy)
Waltz Op.121 No.1 (Carulli)
Andante Op.31 No.1 (Sor)
Andante Op.35 No.1 (Sor)
Ecossaise Op.33 No.10 (Giuliani)
Allegretto Op.39 No.4 (Diabelli)
Andantino Op.59 (Carcassi)
Andantino Op.52 No.16 (Coste)
Malaguea (Trad.)
Order Code: 043801 9.99

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TEA
CHING GUIT
AR
TEACHING
GUITAR
Teaching Guitar (Book & CD)
An introductory guide to starting teaching
guitar, with a wealth of useful teaching tips
and business advice.
The book includes an enhanced CD
which supplies recorded examples
of teaching materials as well as
helpful forms for tracking student
progress.
Order Code: 054532 13.95

Making Money Teaching

Music (Book)
Whether you want to teach music full-time,
or just supplement your performing income
by giving private lessons, this book, by
David Newsam of Berklee
College USA, will show you
how to build a profitable
teaching business.
230 pages packed with a mass of
indispensable advice which will prove
invaluable to any serious guitar
teacher. It literally covers everything a
teacher should know about setting up
a private music teaching practice. Plus,
loads of really sound advice about how
to structure and improve your approach to teaching.
Order Code: 017101 13.95

Improve Your Teaching!

(Book)
A must have handbook for all instrumental
teachers. Packed full of comprehensive
advice and practical strategies.
This book offers creative solutions to the challenges
faced in music education. Cleverly fusing established
teaching techniques with fresh and exciting ideas,
Improve your teaching! represents a
modern and holistic approach to
musical instruction.
Topics discussed include:
Lesson preparation
Aural and memory work
Effective practice
Improvisation and composition
Sight-reading
Group teaching
Order Code: 045232 8.95

Teaching Beginners
(Book)
Provides innovative teaching
strategies and practical advice
and ideas on how to teach
beginners.
A helpful book for Teaching Diploma
preparation.
Order Code: 054332 8.95

Instrumental Teaching (Book)

A useful resource for all instrumental teachers.
A comprehensive book that starts by investigating what instrumental lessons are for and asking
probing questions. Other topics include planning a programme of lessons, practice routines, and
exploring common myths about instrumental learning
Order Code: 054400 15.95

Not Pulling Strings (Book)

The definitive book about instrumental teaching and music education, it provides new and
powerful ideas of great practical use. A seriously useful book thats written in an easily
accessible style. Recommended for all teachers.
Here are some of the topics the book deals with:
The process of learning and teaching;
Effective strategies for learning music; Gaining rapport with students;
Improving teaching and performance; How to avoid situations and attitudes that hinder teaching.
How teachers can use language for more effective communication; Practice methods and mental
rehearsal; Applications of Neuro-Linguistic Programming to learning music;
Role of the left and right hemispheres of the brain in learning music; Unspoken expectations
of teachers and students; Bodily awareness and the Alexander Technique.
One of the most illuminating analyses of teaching and learning that I have read .(Music Teacher)
I can guarantee that through the wealth of wise things in this book it will make you a better
teacher. (Music MMAN).
Order Code: 000920 9.99
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MUSIC READING
Sight To Sound (Book)
Packed with over 200 well-designed sight reading exercises.
A serious book for those who aim to become truly proficient at sight reading it is packed with
over 200 well-designed sight reading exercises. The book starts with the basics, but soon
progresses to far more complex rhythms and fingerboard positions. New techniques are
introduced in a sequential and logical pattern, and explanations of music theory and harmony
accompany each section.

In-depth explanations of the music theory underlying different rhythms, scales and keys
provide a firm foundation for each sight reading exercise;

The book links sight reading to theoretical understanding and advanced fingerboard
knowledge.

Designed for intermediate to advanced sight reading levels.

Order Code: 022304 9.95

Music Reading For Electric Guitar (Books)

Preliminary Grade & Grade 1 by Terry Armitage
The purpose of this series of books is to provide practice in reading musical
notation. The books serve as an ideal companion to the standard RGT electric
guitar handbooks, by reinforcing knowledge of the fingerboard in a way that
directly relates to the requirements of the examination.
This series is for all guitar players who want to improve their sight reading skills
whether wishing to take an examination or not.
Preliminary
Grade One
2-book set

Order Code: 009401

Order Code: 009501
Order Code: 022701

7.49
7.99
14.99

Routes To Sight Reading (Books)

For classical, acoustic or electric guitar
Book 1
Starting at total beginner stage, the book takes you on a musical journey.
You'll learn the notes on the guitar very gradually; progressing string by string.
By the end of the book you'll be able to read the notes on the first few frets of all six strings,
and you'll be familiar with most common musical rhythms and note timings. In other
words, you'll be well on the road to becoming a fluent sight reader on guitar.
Book 2
This volume helps you discover a wide range of keys and rhythms, and explores the
higher reaches of the fingerboard.
Book 1:
Book 2:

Order Code: 014401

Order Code: 043701

9.99
9.99

Encyclopedia Of Reading Rhythms (Book)

An invaluable guide to learning how to read rhythms in standard music
notation.
Reading rhythms is often the hardest part of sight reading this book aims to make it the
easiest by focusing purely on the rhythmic aspects of sight reading.
Hundreds of rhythm exercises make this the most thorough book available for improving
your rhythm reading skills.
Order Code: 026206 14.95
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SOFTWARE

Practice Pal (Software)

Practice Pal is an amazing music software package that has been specially
developed to prepare you for your Registry of Guitar Tutors electric
guitar examination.
Practice Pal has been meticulously programmed to contain ALL the scales, chords, modes
and arpeggios that are contained in the RGT electric guitar exam syllabus. It covers all
keys, all shapes, all positions and all Grades. In other words - an incredible study resource
with enough practice material to keep you busy for years!
It can be used for independent study at home with the RGT handbooks or to complement
lessons with a teacher.
We know that once you've tried Practice Pal you'll agree that it's one of the best guitar
study aids you'll ever find!
Preliminary to Grade Two: 001703 14.99
Grade Three to Grade Five: 001803 17.99

D VDs

Grade Six to Grade Eight: 001903 19.99

Full Set: 014303 44.90

50 Licks Jazz Style (DVD)

A unique opportunitiy to learn from one of
today's finest guitar instructors.
Bruce Buckingham demonstrates
the essential licks for the chords and
progressions common to jazz II-V-I
licks, turnaround licks, chromatic
bebop lines, licks for altered chords
and major and minor vamps and
much more.
Each lick is played in context, then
demonstrated slowly with a full
explanation.

Learn to Play Your Own

Rock Solos (DVD)
Play the solos youve always
dreamed of
Expert guitarist Stuart Bull gives you
the tools you need to construct your
own showstopping guitar solos.
This groundbreaking DVD begins
from the simplest point, guiding you
right through to extended licks and
phrases.
Order Code: DVD047706 19.99

Order Code: DVD048406 9.95

Can Play Guitar (DVD)

Hal Leonard Guitar Method Kids
Designed especially for children
(DVD)

This DVD is designed for

anyone who is just
beginning to play electric or
acoustic guitar.
Over 80 minutes of on-screen music
and playing tips with close-up hand
positions and demonstrations.
Order Code: DVD047306 12.95

The C-A-G-E-D Guitar

System Made Easy (DVD)
Master the fingerboard with this complete
road map for the guitar.
This DVD lays out a clear and easy
method for finding any chord, note
or lick in any key anywhere on
the fingerboard. It shows you how
five basic chord shapes, moved up
and down, can reveal all the scales,
intervals and voicings youll need to
play any kind of music.
Order Code: 055006 22.95

This DVD has been specially

designed to give youngsters the
most entertaining and easy start in
learning the guitar.
Renowned teacher Mel Reeves uses
clear and simple language and
there's also a host of brilliant tunes
to master, so you'll have lots of pieces
to play straight away!
Order Code: DVD047506 13.95

Bass Guitar The Easy Way

To Learn (DVD)
An effective and fun way to learn the basics
of bass playing.
Jools Holland introduces this easy-tolearn DVD which is presented by bass
wizard Henry Thomas.
Special features include:
Freeze frame and zoom and
computer graphic aids.
Order Code: 046506 13.99

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