Mel Bay Aaron Shearer Learning the Classic Guitar, part 3 (Book & CD) [Spiral-bound]

Aaron Shearer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1995

Part three teaches the student to form clear and accurate concepts of music expression. It also teaches the guitarist how to perform in public with accuracy and confidence. The book is filled with carefully graded original exercises and pieces. Written in standard notation only. Companion CD included follows examples in the book.

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About the Author

Aaron Shearer is one of the most widely recognized and respected classic guitar teachers in America. He has been director of the guitar program at Peabody Conservatory and the North Carolina School of the Arts. He is currently adjunct professor of classical guitar at Duquesne University. Mr. Shearer has lectured throughout the United States and Canada, and he has received numerous citations for his contributions to guitar pedagogy. Mr. Shearer also became the first classic guitar teacher to be cited for exceptional leadership and merit by the American String Teachers Association and recently received an Honorary Doctorate from Duquesne University.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 88 pages
• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.; BK&CD edition (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786632097
• ISBN-13: 978-0786632091
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loving the Classic Guitar, December 2, 2006

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John Dimick - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mel Bay Aaron Shearer Learning the Classic Guitar, part 3 (Book & CD) (Spiral-bound)

A well thought-out method of considerable value for the analytically-minded guitar student, or even for experienced guitarists.

There are three books in the method: Parts 1, 2, and 3.

Part 1 (shouldn't that be "Part One"?) is all about the mechanical aspects of guitar playing: How to hold the guitar, the best ways to place your hands and move your fingers, etc. (Many use the word "technique" to describe this aspect of musicianship, but I call it "mechanics." I got the idea from Vladimir Horowitz, who said that technique is something beyond mere mechanics. He said that "technique is the ability to get your point across." So, in Vlodya's world of music, it would be possible for a musician to have very inelegant mechanics, yet have a superb technique! Haven't we all heard such musicians?)

Part Two is the "workbook." It features lessons in the form of musical studies and original repertoire pieces, written in standard notation. Many of these are duets to be played with a teacher or a more advanced player. It also introduces the reader to the study of solfege.

Part Three discusses expressive playing and gives guidance on developing one's performance skills.

At the least, the three books comprise a valuable reference work for a serious guitarist or guitar student. There are other grand guitar methods in the world, of course -- Carlevaro's and Aguado's, just to name two -- but I can't think of any other that is as well-organized, as systematic (it progresses through thoughtfully designed stages), as comprehensive, and as coherent as Mr. Shearer's.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classical Guitar Series, September 9, 2008

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C. beck "Clayton J. Beck III" (Oak Lawn, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mel Bay Aaron Shearer Learning the Classic Guitar, part 3 (Book & CD) (Spiral-bound)

As an amateur and needing instruction from the technical point of view, these books have been an excellent source. They are thoughtfully designed as an aid to the study of this most difficult instrument. A foundation of technique with thorough explanations as to the 'why' not just the 'how' to perform.
Mr. Shearer shows all the signs of an instructor of great experience, intelligence, research and a willingness to grow through constant study and development. He has written a series of books which reflect these qualities.