Mel Bay presents Modern Classical Guitar Method, Grade 1 (Modern Guitar Method)

This book/CD addresses proper hand positions, playing position, counting musical time, music notation and more. Starts with simple strummed chords followed by plucked notes with the thumb, plucked chords with the thumb alternating with the right-hand fingers together and simple arpeggios. Progresses through an integrated mixture of melodic and arpeggio techniques. The companion CD includes teacher accompaniments (left-stereo channel) and most of the student exercises and solos (right-stereo channel). Ideal for use in a student/teacher environment.