Guitar Sight-Reading 1

Here comes a really refreshing idea at just the right time. The two authors John Kember and Martin Beech are thorough connoisseurs of guitar didactic problems. Arranged progressively, they present a compendium of pieces that is second to none. Due to the guitar's specific application, sight-reading has traditionally been a cross for all guitar-playing generations.

By skilfully splitting the learning steps, the two succeed in creating a coherent and practical concept from easy to moderately difficult. Most important approach: all pieces without fingerings!

In combination with a textbook and accompanying selection of literature, teachers and students will certainly enjoy the exercises and pieces. Here the prospective guitarist is trained to become a mature musician! (Dieter Kreidler)

• foreword
• To the Student: Why Sight Reading?

Part 1:

• Empty treble strings
• solos
• duets
• Accompanied pieces of music

Part 2:

• Notes on the treble strings in the 1st position
• solos
• duets
• Accompanied pieces of music

Part 3:

• Notes on the treble strings and open bass strings
• solos
• duets
• Accompanied pieces of music

Part 4:

• Notes on the bass strings in the 1st position, eighth notes, dynamic indications and 2/4 time
• solos
• duets
• Accompanied pieces of music

Part 5:

• New keys, dynamic markings and expressions
• solos
• duets
• Accompanied pieces of music

Part 6:

• review; the keys F major and D minor
• solos
• duets
• Accompanied pieces of music
• glossary