- Paperback: 16 pages
- Publisher: Holley Music (2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-13: 979-0708021018
- ASIN: B000P8XCDE
- Product Dimensions: 29 x 20 x 0.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This series is designed primarily for those who are taking their first steps in playing the guitar, either in small groups or as individuals. It is assumed that there will be a teacher to give appropriate individual guidance, including how to hold and tune the guitar.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
On balance this book can be recommended for the beginning guitarist, or the non-reading guitarist who wishes to learn to read standard notation, but not unreservedly.
I'd disagree with the reviewer who thinks that this book (the first of a four-part series) is unsuitable for children. I would say, however, that it's unsuitable for anyone who lacks the guidance of a skilled teacher, since there are, as the authors' introduction concedes, no instructions about holding or tuning the guitar. Furthermore, terms such as "rest stroke" are not defined and the techniques they refer to are not described in practical terms.
I cannot understand why the authors have chosen to introduce dynamics so early, since producing dynamic shadings on the guitar requires far more in the way of playing technique than any beginning guitarist is likely to possess. This is not to say that dynamics are unimportant; quite the opposite. In fact, they are too important to be introduced at a stage when the guitarist is mostly struggling with finding and producing the simplest notes on the guitar and, lacking the technical control to deal with dynamics adequately, will only find them distracting and confusing.
At 16 pages (of which only 13 are devoted to actual playing studies) the book (like its companions) is a little on the skimpy side, but at this early stage in the study of the instrument this is probably no great disadvantage. Anyone who, with suitable guidance, completes the four volumes should be ready, if they so wish, to tackle larger and more ambitious guitar methods.
I'd disagree with the reviewer who thinks that this book (the first of a four-part series) is unsuitable for children. I would say, however, that it's unsuitable for anyone who lacks the guidance of a skilled teacher, since there are, as the authors' introduction concedes, no instructions about holding or tuning the guitar. Furthermore, terms such as "rest stroke" are not defined and the techniques they refer to are not described in practical terms.
I cannot understand why the authors have chosen to introduce dynamics so early, since producing dynamic shadings on the guitar requires far more in the way of playing technique than any beginning guitarist is likely to possess. This is not to say that dynamics are unimportant; quite the opposite. In fact, they are too important to be introduced at a stage when the guitarist is mostly struggling with finding and producing the simplest notes on the guitar and, lacking the technical control to deal with dynamics adequately, will only find them distracting and confusing.
At 16 pages (of which only 13 are devoted to actual playing studies) the book (like its companions) is a little on the skimpy side, but at this early stage in the study of the instrument this is probably no great disadvantage. Anyone who, with suitable guidance, completes the four volumes should be ready, if they so wish, to tackle larger and more ambitious guitar methods.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'd learned chords but was struggling with barre chords. I could pick little riffs and understood tab, but I'd plateaued with my learning for a good year. I'd never learned to read music and in a book shop I cam across this for a fiver and thought it looked obscure enough to possibly work. And it does! You do have to concentrate hard, and keep going over the exercises, but each time the penny eventually drops.
My wife who learned Clarinet at school and played in an orchestra thinks I'm coming along wonderfully!
A word of warning - it's not for kids! This is a book for those people who are good at learning stuff on their own and have patience and problem solving strategies. If you are a 'me, here, now' person then don't buy it - go and get a teacher. I am a teacher (of English) and this is perfect for me as it is structured to keep the learning curve at a good pace throughout.
For a first book, you won't find better!
My wife who learned Clarinet at school and played in an orchestra thinks I'm coming along wonderfully!
A word of warning - it's not for kids! This is a book for those people who are good at learning stuff on their own and have patience and problem solving strategies. If you are a 'me, here, now' person then don't buy it - go and get a teacher. I am a teacher (of English) and this is perfect for me as it is structured to keep the learning curve at a good pace throughout.
For a first book, you won't find better!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a perfect book for someone starting with the guitar. My daughter is using it to start learning and she finds it easy to follow.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Guitar book for beginners
Had to get this for my son's guitar lesson at school. He finds it easy to follow and it's been a good purchase. Would recommend.
Published 2 months ago by bugging about
Beginners Guitar
Recommended by grandson's guitar teacher so he must know which book is best for beginners. My grandson is aged 6 and is getting on well with it.
Published 6 months ago by R. Matthews
Quicker turnarounds speak volumes
Overall we ordered, we got what it wanted, but at a snail's pace. To get good reviews, sellers should try to get items out first class either same day or the day after in my view. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Observer
Teacher recommended these books - BRILLIANT
Needed these books The Guitarist Way (Book 1, 2, 3 and 4) for daughters tuition (as recommended by teacher) The easiest and cheapest place to obtain them was via the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jacspratt
excellent beginner guitar book
I have used this book for several years to introduce young students to notation. It's a good starter book. Simple tunes that lead on to something a bit more complicated. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mary 2002
Good for new learner
Bought for son's guitar lessons as advised by teacher was best book for very basic new learner - 'does what it says on the tin'
Published 15 months ago by Carolynne
Thorough, well thought out, dull.
Good points: this is a well thought out learning sequence that introduces students to the guitar.
Bad points: the material is dull, dull, dull! Read more
Bad points: the material is dull, dull, dull! Read more
Published 16 months ago by B. Godwin
guitarist's book
my order has arrived sooner than i expected. my son is now using the book and finds it very helpful
Published 19 months ago by ytten
Great product
This is an excellent book and once finished should be succeeded by The Guitarist's Way series (Book 2, 3 and 4).
Published 23 months ago by delvin
Good book
Got this for my son for his school lesson,it ticks all the boxes and sweet music coming out of his bedroom. Sounds good to me
Published 24 months ago by K. Haigh
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