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Kling-On 8 Non Permanent Fret Dots Great for beginners. Great for experienced players who think the convention that proper classical guitars do not have position markers has past its sell-by date.

First Guitar Pieces, Gerald Garcia, John Whitworth. A very popular collection of eight attractive pieces, drawn from many parts of the world. The pieces are suitable for the first year player who is ready to study music in two voices, and have been chosen for their musical value while remaining within strict technical limits. Younger players can use the book as a companion volume to Books 2 and 3…

Guitar Prep Test ABRSM • a new prep test for guitar • designed to be taken by guitarists who have been learning for a few terms • enables pupils to practise and demonstrate important musical skills, such as sense of pitch and rhythm, controlled and even playing, accuracy and quality of tone • contains specially-commissioned tunes and pieces, as well as everything else that the player will need to…

The Guitarist's Way by Peter Nuttall - Book 1 Book number 1 in Peter Nuttall's popular 4-part series, The Guitarist's Way. Book 1 provides the perfect introductory point for those taking their very first steps in learning to play the guitar. This book is perfect for small groups or individuals and the series as a whole has proved to be popular with teachers. In fact, it is assumed that a teacher w…

The Guitarist's Way by Peter Nuttall - Book 2 Book number 2 in Peter Nuttall's popular 4-part series, The Guitarist's Way. This book moves on from Book 1, reinforcing the skills that book taught whilst moving into new areas of technique and musicianship. The Guitarist's Way Book 2 leads you to discover quavers, dotted rhythms, two-note chords and you'll find sharps, flats and naturals too. through…

Guitarists Way Book 3 By Peter Nuttall An important feature of this book is the development of a secure free stroke technique through the playing of arpeggios and chords. Second and seventh positions, important in both solo and ensemble work, are also explored. Left hand technique is developed by the introduction of slurs, and there is a page of common chords at the end of the book.

The Guitarist's Way by Peter Nuttall - Book 4 Book number 4 in Peter Nuttall's popular 4-part series, The Guitarist's Way. Book 4 introduces a range of new and interesting rhythms and continues to help you develop left and right hand playing techniques. This book builds on and explores a wider range of keys and musical styles including blues, South American and Spanish music. With Book 4 students…

First Adventures On The Guitar By Peter Nuttall The very start for young players. This book is written specifically for young beginners, and is designed for the first year or two of learning. It is particularly effective for small group tuition, as many pieces are carefully written to be flexible "school concert" ensemble material, suitable even for the very early stages of learning.

Half Moon And Other Pieces For Guitar Solo By Peter Nuttall A set of rhythmic pieces, together with a set of lyrical melodies and cool harmonies. Nostalgic,romantic, blues, stomping! These colourful pieces are beautifully written for the guitar and are a delight to play! "It's lovely to have this new collection of pieces from Peter Nuttall. His music is so good for beginner and intermediate player…

A Taste Of Jazz Rock Blues For Starters By Peter Nuttall Easy Guitar Solos In Popular Styles A set of pieces mostly in simple “jazzy-rocky-bluesy” styles - appealing to students of any age!. A great introduction to this popular part of our musical heritage. Genuinely accessible to students around “Guitarist’s Way book 3” level! These are always “hits” with students and are great fun to perform. "B…

On The Way By Peter Nuttall Very first repertoire pieces. Appealing preparatory level solos with optional easy accompaniments. Ideal for the student around the level of “Guitarist’s Way book 2.” Can be used as solos or duets or trios (!), and also introduces some simple basic chords. ​"This is ideal material for the initial grade level of any age - highly recommended." Difficulty Level Preliminary…

Going Places By Peter Nuttall An attractive “travelogue” of easy and entertaining pieces for the early player. An ideal companion to book 3 of “The Guitarist’s Way”. “Peter Nuttall has a proven track record in writing for the early player, and this book is no exception. There is not one weak piece... a valuable book by a talented teacher-composer” Difficulty Level Grades 1-2

ABRSM Guitar Prep Test A new prep test for guitar • designed to be taken by guitarists who have been learning for a few terms • enables pupils to practise and demonstrate important musical skills, such as sense of pitch and rhythm, controlled and even playing, accuracy and quality of tone • contains specially-commissioned tunes and pieces, as well as everything else that the player will need to ta…

Sound At Sight: Guitar Initial - Grade 3 offers a wealth of approachable and attractive sight reading pieces which are carefully graded to match Trinity's requirements. This is invaluable practice material for all Guitar players at this stage and vital preparation for Trinity examinations. This book is based around the sight-reading tests for Guitar and aims to help players develop their skills an…

This book of sightreading tests for guitar offers a wealth of approachable and attractive pieces each carefully graded to match exam requirements. This latest addition to the sound at sight series provides invaluable practice material for guitarists and is vital preparation for examinations. Sound at Sight. Guitar Grades 4-8

Travelling In Style Series 2 The Restart Grade 1 & 2 The second series of Travelling in Style gives the student more attractive and accessible solos to work on a wide range of guitar and musicial techniques. Throughout these arrangements and original pieces the emphasis is again on learning with enjoyment, developing technique and absorbing different styles of music. The collections and pieces in…

Travelling In Style Series 2 Trek One Grade 2 & 3 (T/G 2) The second series of Travelling in Style gives the student more attractive and accessible solos to work on a wide range of guitar and musicial techniques. Throughout these arrangements and original pieces the emphasis is again on learning with enjoyment, developing technique and absorbing different styles of music. The collections and piece…

Travelling In Style Series 2 Trek Two Grade 3 & 4 The second series of Travelling in Style gives the student more attractive and accessible solos to work on a wide range of guitar and musicial techniques. Throughout these arrangements and original pieces the emphasis is again on learning with enjoyment, developing technique and absorbing different styles of music. The collections and pieces in thi…

Duet And Ensemble Series Book 1 David Burden Beginner to Grade 2 Part 1 Uses carefully graded tunes to gradually introduce the notes in first position. Part 2 A general repertoire section. Part 3 Duets covering the new musical techniques encountered in Part 2 The Book contains Duets, Trios and Quartets. A wide range of music is used including: *Original compositions. *Arrangements of Folk Songs. *…

Duet And Ensemble Series Book 2 David Burden Grade 2 to 4 Six Techniques Sections provide music to work on specific techniques. The book contains Duets, Trios and Quartets. A wide range of music is used including: *Pieces from the 19th Century guitar composers *Arrangements of Folk Songs *Original compositions *Arrangements of Early and Baroque music *Pieces from the 19th Century guitar repertoire…

ABRSM Guitar Specimen Sight-Reading Tests Grade 1-8 This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for the ABRSM guitar exams. • specimen tests for the new sight-reading requirements from 2009 • written in attractive and approachable styles • representative of the technical level expected in the exam

The Young Guitarist's Progress Part 2 David Burden Grade 1 to 3 This book covers the area from approximately Grade 1 to Grade 3. It provides repertoire for students in the early stages with a wide range of music from arrangments of folk songs and Pop classics such as Over the Rainbow and Paperback Writer to original pieces in a variety of styles. It also includes recently rediscovered works by Jos…

The Young Guitarist's Progress Part 3 David Burden Grade 3 to 5 This book covers the area from approximately Grade 3 to Grade 5 and is written for students of all ages who want to learn classical guitar using a wide range of music from arrangments of folk songs and Pop classics such as Thank You for the Music, You Raise me up and Pirates of the Caribbean to original pieces in a variety of styles.…

Travelling In Style Stage One Grade 1 & 2 This book contains attractive and accessible solos to work on a wide range of guitar and musicial techniques. Throughout these arrangements and original pieces the emphasis is on learning with enjoyment, developing technique and absorbing different styles of music. The collections and pieces in this book include: Blues Set No. 1 Suite Espanola No. 2 Pop Ar…