Habits of a Successful Beginner Guitarist

Perfect for class or individual study, this collection of nearly 400 sequenced exercises for the beginning guitar student features introductory warm-ups; sequenced rhythmic vocabulary; appropriately paced melodic studies for each string; opportunities for students to compose their own melodies; an introduction to chords, including nine common pop song chord progressions and barre chords; 11 song arrangements for concert performance; and a basic introduction to 12-bar blues. The teacher's edition also includes dozens of teacher tips for sequencing instruction, and the companion website includes accompaniment tracks and videos for each exercise in the book, 180 days of detailed lesson plans, and downloadable chord sheets and assessments.