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Learn everything you need to know to start playing music from standard notation on the guitar and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Guitar players of all ages can begin or continue their journey to a lifetime of playing either acoustic or electric guitar from musical notation. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will dive straight into learning about different notes, rests, key signatures, and chords. Upon completion of this book, you will be able to play lead sheets and arrangements at sight. Features: * Covers intermediate to advanced syncopations* Relates the notes you're reading to the fretboard on the guitar* Teaches reading in common meters, odd meters, double time, and cut time* Guitar fingerboard chartBe your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way. Learn More

In Book 5 of the Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day® series, students learn about compound meters and cut time, chords and their inversions, and new music terms including dolce, meno, and sempre. Also, Book 5 incorporates Rhythm Flashes!, Interval Flashes!, and Pattern Flashes!, which are designed to help students think and plan quickly for excellent sight reading! Original pieces and teacher/student duets along with a carefully sequenced curriculum make learning to sight read an engaging activity for developing students. Learn More

Fun subject matter, fanciful lyrics and happy illustrations motivate students to practice their sight reading every day! Fun in the Sun, At the Farm, and Weather Watching are some of the engaging themes presented in the seven units. Interval recognition includes 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, and 5ths from Guide Notes Middle C, Treble C, and Bass C. These carefully crafted exercises develop eye, ear, and hand coordination where students learn to play musical examples from beginning to end without stopping. Learn More

In the Every Day plan for Book 3A, students learn and practice different rhythmic activities with accent markings, focusing on the dotted quarter note rhythm followed by eighth notes. Tonic and dominant chords are explored, as well as melodic and harmonic intervals of major and minor 2nds and 3rds, and perfect 4ths and 5ths. Extending the usual five-finger pattern by crossing the second finger over the thumb is taught, as well as learning transposition of up to a fifth interval. Students will develop important skills such as eye, ear, and hand coordination through carefully crafted exercises, and will help turn your students into young artists. Learn More

In the Every Day plan for Book 2B, students learn triads and begin to play pieces with both hands together on two staffs. Attention is given to different articulations and dynamics, and students are asked to transpose short pieces to the nearest keys. In addition, students learn to "plan" for note and rhythmic accuracy, correct articulations, and a good sound. Helpful suggestions guide students to think before they play, and not to stop once they have started. Students are also asked to count rhythmic examples out loud and clap, tap, point, snap their fingers, and march. Developing these important skills lays the proper foundation for music making and fosters stellar piano playing. Learn More

In the Every Day plan for Book 1A, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count rhythms; interval recognition starting on the guide notes of middle C, treble G, and bass F; pattern identification; and immediate response to articulations and dynamics. Learn More

In the Every Day plan for Book 2A, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count basic rhythms that include eighth notes; interval and pattern recognition through major five-finger patterns; single-line music played between the hands; immediate response to articulations; dynamics; and beginning transposition. Learn More

In the Every Day plan for Book 1B, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count basic rhythms in time signatures of 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4; interval recognition starting on and around the guide notes of middle C, treble G, treble C, and bass C; pattern identification; and immediate response to articulations and dynamics. Learn More

A must-have for any woman serious about learning to play guitar! Guitarist, singer-songwriter, performer, and instructor Nikki O'Neill helps you find your way around the electric guitar in this groundbreaking, comprehensive method! Learn how to play rhythm guitar for different rock styles using power chords, riffs, barre chords, strum patterns, and more. You'll also learn how to play solos across the neck. Nikki walks you through lead guitar techniques like bends, hammer-ons, pinched harmonics, and the whammy bar, and offers tips on how to build strength in your hands. Nikki's in-depth and easy-to-understand style will have you playing along with the accompanying audio tracks in no time. The book also covers song structure, writing chord charts for your songs, the basics on amps, pedals and guitar care, and even shows you how to figure out songs by ear. Included are essential tips from important female guitarists that Nikki interviewed, a quick history note on the first female electric guitarists, and a list of music by great female rock and blues guitarists to check out. Women's Road to Rock Guitar also features ideas on how to practice, work with other musicians, and stay inspired. Features: * Examples written in TAB, so you don't have to read music to learn! * Essential information on guitar care, amps, pedals, and other equipment * An accompanying CD that includes play-along tracks for practice and demonstrations of the examples in the book. "Nikki O'Neill does a fantastic job of covering the most important things that someone who wants to learn the essentials of rock guitar. She's clear, to the point."---Martina Fasano, Playing with Chaos "It's amazing how much musical material is encompassed in this book, yet it's presented in such an accessible manner that literally anyone who possesses an ounce of good will can follow along and learn."---Top Guitar Magazine "There's such diversity of genres of music . . . everyone from Albert King to The Donnas to PJ Harvey."---Lisa Selow, guitarist/author/creativity coach "Nikki seems to take us by the hand and lead us through lessons about rhythm, arpeggio, use of vibrato, how to build a solo, and even how to compose a song, making even the most difficult matters look simple."---Axe Magazine "I'm already ordering copies for a few young gal pickers I know. You should, too."---Sue Foley, guitarist "Women's Road to Rock Guitar is an excellent book for anyone wanting to learn rock guitar, as Nikki's expert instruction and the player's perspective are its shining stars . . . the CD included is a treasure with lesson examples and jam tracks with and without guitar parts. An insightful resource for both students and teachers alike."---Stephen McKinley, Guitar Girl Magazine Learn More