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Music Reading for Guitar
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Music consists of two basic elements: pitch and rhythm. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
Music consists of two basic elements: pitch and rhythm. Read the first page
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I wish I'd had a book like this all those years ago when the task of learning to read music became such a chore. This really is a remarkable book - I know of no other that teaches the rudiments and more advanced levels of note-reading whilst being at the same aimed squarely at guitarists. There are masses of useful and increasingly interesting exercises, beginning with simple clapping to reinforce the idea of 'attack'.
My only niggle is that although the book is aimed at guitarists with frequent reference to string and fretboard exercises, chord diagrams are not included. Users of this book therefore need either a good working knowledge of chords, or a chord dictionary should be close to hand. Also, guitar tab is not used anywhere in the book- but don't let that worry you. The pace is well thought out and the lack of tab forces you to pay attention to reading the notation.
Apart from that, I can only say that if you play guitar and want to learn to read formal music notation - then look no further. this definitely IS the book you need.
My only niggle is that although the book is aimed at guitarists with frequent reference to string and fretboard exercises, chord diagrams are not included. Users of this book therefore need either a good working knowledge of chords, or a chord dictionary should be close to hand. Also, guitar tab is not used anywhere in the book- but don't let that worry you. The pace is well thought out and the lack of tab forces you to pay attention to reading the notation.
Apart from that, I can only say that if you play guitar and want to learn to read formal music notation - then look no further. this definitely IS the book you need.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Takes you from a completely illiterate musician(as most of us guitarists are) to a very advanced standard. Well written with loads of exercises. This book is a MUST for all aspiring guitarists
40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This book is an incredible tool for the guitarist that can play but not read. There are tons of exercises and explanations that are all really helpful, and then before you know it, you can competently sightread. I love this book. It rocks. I'd tried tons of "learn to read" books but they're all written for other instruments, or they're written for people that haven't played the instrument before, which bites for people who can play but can't read. Buy it if you can't read music but have played guitar for a while (14 years in my case). Keep on rockin'.
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A must for every guitarist
I wanted to write a long an complete review of this book. There's no need for that.
If you are interested in learning to truly play the guitar, this is a must. Read more
If you are interested in learning to truly play the guitar, this is a must. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Nick C.
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music
easy to follow and a good way to learn. I prefer a book that begins by describeing the open strings first
Published 1 month ago by Brett Lackey
5.0 out of 5 stars
comprehensive
Only completed first 2 chapters but so far has been very helpful. Given myself a chapter a month to complete so should be up reading music for the guitar in approx. 1 year. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Stanley
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Excellent tutor
This is a comprehensive guide and tutor. Everything laid out very efficiently and easy to follow. Putting it all into practice is of course another story - but having the book is... Read more
Published 5 months ago by P. Freeman
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Excellent
Believe it or not, I'm a music degree student who never concentrated enough on sight reading. Now in my final year, I relise this is a skill I desperately need to have any kind of... Read more
Published 6 months ago by jannis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Want to read music on guitar? Buy the book. Now.
This book is very, very well structured in my opinion.
Starting from the very basics of "This is a crotchet, and this is how you count one. Read more
Starting from the very basics of "This is a crotchet, and this is how you count one. Read more
Published 7 months ago by A. J. C. Rigby
4.0 out of 5 stars
a good book for an important target
For us guitarists - generally less "blessed" than other musicians in reading music - it's important to find some simple, clear but yet complete method to force us out of the door... Read more
Published 21 months ago by giuseppe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!!!
This book has been an amazing help with sight reading.
Well worth the purchase if your wanting to improve or start from scratch.
Cannot recommend enough!!!!
Well worth the purchase if your wanting to improve or start from scratch.
Cannot recommend enough!!!!
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Mr. B. M. Shaw
4.0 out of 5 stars
Music Reading
My guitar teacher recommended this book to me when he was teaching me to read music. I found it extremely helpful.
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Mrs. C. E. Jordan
3.0 out of 5 stars
A guide for more experienced guitarists
I mistakenly bought this as a beginner's book assuming it would help me learn to play the guitar. It doesn't. It's designed to teach experienced guitar players music theory. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by Matthew D. Hayward
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