(Guitar Method). A thorough presentation of rhythms commonly found in contemporary music, including 68 harmonized melodies and 42 rhythm exercises. This highly respected and popular book is also an excellent source for duets, sight-reading and chord studies.

The complete method for music reading, complete with over 450 songs and examples. Covers these topics: notes, rhythms, keys, positions, dynamics, syncopation, chord charts, duets, scale forms, phrasing, odd time, and much more! A collection of 52 harmonized melodies and 31 rhythm exercises designed to increase reading skills. Sixteenth note patterns are emphasized. Notated chords and rhythm guitar accompaniments provide excellent solos and duets.

(Guitar Method). This practical, comprehensive method is used as the basic text for the guitar program at the Berklee College of Music. Volume One builds a solid foundation for beginning guitarists and features a comprehensive range of guitar and music fundamentals, including: scales, melodic studies, chord and arpeggio studies, how to read music, special exercises for developing technique in both hands, voice leading using moveable chord forms, and more.

This book has become a classic in all musicians' libraries for rhythmic analysis and study. Designed to teach syncopation within 4/4 time, the exercises also develop speed and accuracy in sight-reading with uncommon rhythmic figures. A must for all musicians, especially percussionists interested in syncopation.

(Musicians Institute Press). Navigate the guitar neck better than ever before with this easy-to-use book! Designed from Musicians Institute core curriculum programs, it covers essential concepts for players of every level, acoustic or electric. A hands-on guide to theory, it will help you learn to build any scale or chord on your own and unleash creativity. No music reading is required.

This book is designed to simplify learning guitar for music therapists and educators, particularly elementary school music teachers. The methods utilized in the book can also be used by anyone wishing to learn to play the guitar. There are simple step-by-step methods to learn how to play the guitar while learning how to read music. These steps are accompanied by videos for each lesson that allows the student to see and hear the lesson being learned. This is a revolutionary concept in music education. The book has been reviewed by several professors of music and music therapy and has received great acclaim.