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Complete Guitar Instruction, Volume 2: Easily the Most Thorough, Concise and Gradually Paced Guitar Method Book Series Ever Devised
A guitar method book series focusing on the fundamentals of music traditional sight-reading skills, the optimal posture for fastest learning, the professionally accepted conventions for flatpicking and fingerpicking, and a recommended regimen for learning chords as accompaniment (strumming/fingerpicking). An accurate and straightforward approach to guitar study for private instruction or classroom use.
Volume 2 continues directly from - and builds upon - the Volume 1 curriculum. Volume 2 begins by exploring melodic motion, and its relationship to seven intermediate left-hand and right-hand techniques on the guitar. As with the previous volume, a copious amount of gradually paced songs and etudes has been curated to solidify sight-reading fluency.
Upon completing Volume 2 the student will have mastered the all the natural notes on strings 1-4 (in first position) plus F# (first string) and G# (3rd string), note durations (whole, half and quarter notes; pairs of eighth notes), time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 2/4), duets, rests, repeats, first and second endings, da capo al fine, dal signo al fine, pickup measures (anacrusis) that include eighth notes, an introduction to the Key of G Major, naturals, and courtesy accidentals. Included are dozens of examples in each of these areas to keep the student progressing, incrementally growing from lesson to lesson, challenged with new material, and ensuring reading fluency (instead of sheer memorization).
An optional section on introducing and practicing chords is provided for strumming and fingerpicking (A, A7, Am, Am7, C, C7, D, D7, Dm, E, E7, G, G7); an analysis of 5 basic strumming patterns and 3 essential fingerpicking patterns; and an explanation of tablature (including its best usage and inherent weaknesses).
The techniques are displayed in 26 photographs and over than 30 illustrations. Musical literacy is strengthened with more than 280 sight-reading songs and exercises, more than 50 chord progression exercises. Printed in a slightly larger font for ease of reading for all ages. An accurate and straightforward approach to guitar study for private instruction or classroom use. Contents tested in both settings for 15 years; proven 98% success rate across thousands of students (ages 7-84).
“These books are an incredible resource for beginning guitarists and guitar teachers. They clearly and simply teach the fundamentals of guitar technique, then guide students effectively towards complete mastery in sight-reading. Perfectly paced and geared to get the most out of students, I'd recommend Thomas Richey's books to anyone interested in learning how to proficiently read guitar sheet music.” – Isaac Gish, B.A. in Music; guitarist & pianist, guitar instructor (Vista School, Dixie State University), author (Chords and Music book series, Fingerstyle Solos book series)
"Over the years I’ve met several of Thomas Richey’s former students and I’ve always been absolutely blown away with their solid foundation. I’ve never met a guitar teacher who is more passionately relentless about helping students develop incredible technique and reading abilities.” “This series of books is a wonderful offering to the guitar community.” – Joshua Payne, guitarist, bandleader (Joshua Payne Orchestra), recording artist
“Thomas has developed a system that will improve anyone on any level. Several of Thomas’s students have made careers from music and are considered at the top of their fields…” "[Thomas] has an incredible knowledge and skill set concerning electric and acoustic stringed instruments. He’s a remarkable teacher and a master guitar player." – Scott Willis, frontman & guitarist (The Utah County Swillers), educator (Polaris High School)
Volume 2 continues directly from - and builds upon - the Volume 1 curriculum. Volume 2 begins by exploring melodic motion, and its relationship to seven intermediate left-hand and right-hand techniques on the guitar. As with the previous volume, a copious amount of gradually paced songs and etudes has been curated to solidify sight-reading fluency.
Upon completing Volume 2 the student will have mastered the all the natural notes on strings 1-4 (in first position) plus F# (first string) and G# (3rd string), note durations (whole, half and quarter notes; pairs of eighth notes), time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 2/4), duets, rests, repeats, first and second endings, da capo al fine, dal signo al fine, pickup measures (anacrusis) that include eighth notes, an introduction to the Key of G Major, naturals, and courtesy accidentals. Included are dozens of examples in each of these areas to keep the student progressing, incrementally growing from lesson to lesson, challenged with new material, and ensuring reading fluency (instead of sheer memorization).
An optional section on introducing and practicing chords is provided for strumming and fingerpicking (A, A7, Am, Am7, C, C7, D, D7, Dm, E, E7, G, G7); an analysis of 5 basic strumming patterns and 3 essential fingerpicking patterns; and an explanation of tablature (including its best usage and inherent weaknesses).
The techniques are displayed in 26 photographs and over than 30 illustrations. Musical literacy is strengthened with more than 280 sight-reading songs and exercises, more than 50 chord progression exercises. Printed in a slightly larger font for ease of reading for all ages. An accurate and straightforward approach to guitar study for private instruction or classroom use. Contents tested in both settings for 15 years; proven 98% success rate across thousands of students (ages 7-84).
“These books are an incredible resource for beginning guitarists and guitar teachers. They clearly and simply teach the fundamentals of guitar technique, then guide students effectively towards complete mastery in sight-reading. Perfectly paced and geared to get the most out of students, I'd recommend Thomas Richey's books to anyone interested in learning how to proficiently read guitar sheet music.” – Isaac Gish, B.A. in Music; guitarist & pianist, guitar instructor (Vista School, Dixie State University), author (Chords and Music book series, Fingerstyle Solos book series)
"Over the years I’ve met several of Thomas Richey’s former students and I’ve always been absolutely blown away with their solid foundation. I’ve never met a guitar teacher who is more passionately relentless about helping students develop incredible technique and reading abilities.” “This series of books is a wonderful offering to the guitar community.” – Joshua Payne, guitarist, bandleader (Joshua Payne Orchestra), recording artist
“Thomas has developed a system that will improve anyone on any level. Several of Thomas’s students have made careers from music and are considered at the top of their fields…” "[Thomas] has an incredible knowledge and skill set concerning electric and acoustic stringed instruments. He’s a remarkable teacher and a master guitar player." – Scott Willis, frontman & guitarist (The Utah County Swillers), educator (Polaris High School)
205 pages, Paperback
Published August 23, 2022
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