Modern Notation Method for Guitar

Instructional Books One & Two

My hope is to make guitar players good music notation readers, which for a long time has not been the case. Book One is, of course, an introductory, while Book Two builds on concepts introduced in Book One and hones in on the mastery of the subject: reading music.

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Modern Notation Method for Guitar

Book One

Book One provides an introductory to reading music notation for the guitar.

The book emphasizes proper musical notation reading techniques from a total beginner approach to an intermediate level.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction: Tuning the Guitar, Musical Alphabet, Staff and Note Heads, Holding a Pick
  2. Chapter 1: A, B, and C on the A-String, D, E, and F on the D-string, G on the G-String
  3. Chapter 2: Three Types of Notes, Quarter Note, Half Note, and Whole Note, A on the G-String
  4. Chapter 3: Bars and Measures, 4/4 Time, Right Hand Position
  5. Chapter 4: Rests, B, C and D on the B-String
  6. Chapter 5: Musical Alphabet on the Fretboard, Low E and High E
  7. Chapter 6: 3/4 Time, Dotted Half Note and Rest, F and G on the High E-String
  8. Chapter 7: Ties, Pick-Up Measures and Notes, F and G on the Low E-String
  9. Chapter 8: Eighth Notes and Rests, Dotted Quarter Note and Rest, Time Circle Concept
  10. Chapter 9: Sharp and Flat Notes, Accidentals, F♯ on the High E-String and D-String, B♭ on both the G-String and A-String, Key Signatures, F♯ on the Low E-String
  11. Chapter 10: Duet Playing, Repeat Markers

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Modern Notation Method for Guitar

Book Two

Book Two builds on the concepts introduced in Book One.

I expand on several theory and notation concepts, and introduce more advanced examples of these concepts. Completion of Book Two will give you a superior foundation–even rivaling that of professionals– to further develop your skill and musicianship.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction: Tuning the Guitar, Four Finger Tips
  2. Chapter 11: Triplets, C♯ on the A-String and B-String, E♭ on the D-String and B-String
  3. Chapter 12: Time Signatures, 6/8 Time Signature
  4. Chapter 13: Sixteenth Notes, Counting Sixteenth Notes and Rests, Clapping Exercises (1)
  5. Chapter 14: More Sixteenth Note Goodness, Clapping Exercises (2)
  6. Chapter 15: G♯ on the Low E-String, G-String, and High E-String, A♭ on the Low E-String, G-String, and High E-String
  7. Chapter 16: D♯ on the D-String and B-String, D♭ on the A-String and B-String, Syncopation
  8. Chapter 17: Performance Marks; Tempo, Dynamic, Endings; Articulation & Expression, Place Markers
  9. Chapter 18: Position Playing on the Board, A♯ and G♭ All Over the Board, Revisiting “Old Friends”
  10. Chapter 19: E♯ and C♭ Introduced, Odd Time Signatures, Cut-Time (2/2 Time Signature)
  11. Chapter 20: B♯ and F♭ Introduced, More on Triplets
  12. Appendix: Lead Sheets, Chord Diagrams

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