Guitar Clinic [Spiral-bound]

Bruce Arnold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 18, 2003

Guitar Clinic contains techniques and exercises Mr. Arnold uses in the clinics and workshops he gives throughout the United States and is written as a response to the many questions students have asked him over the years. Essential information and instruction is given in clear, easy to understand language, addressing the needs of both beginning and advanced students.

Much of the material in this book is culled from Mr. Arnold's educational series, over thirty books in all. The student wishing to expand on his or her studies will find suggestions within the text as to which of Mr. Arnold's books will best serve their specific needs.

Topics covered include: how to read music, sight reading, reading rhythms, music theory, chord and scale construction, modal sequencing, approach notes, reharmonization, bass and chord comping, and hexatonic scales.

Muse Eek Publishing Company hosts two on-line resources in conjunction with this book. A Frequently Asked Questions page (FAQ) is available where students can ask the author questions that may arise as they work. There is also a free member's section where book owners can download other files specific to this book and/or other help files to further their music education.

Unlike traditional situations where the reader is left on their own after purchase of a text, Muse-Eek Publishing seeks to keep the reader/student engaged and interactive with the author. With each book you are beginning a relationship in which help and direction is always available to make sure you learn the correct way.

This book is a required text for beginning guitarists at New York University and Princeton University and is recommended for beginning thru advanced guitar students ages 13 and up.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This book combines many of Mr. Arnold's previously published books and gives a reader an oversite into his teaching methods. We highly recommend this as an introduction into his teaching style.

From the Author

This book mostly contains excerpts from previous published books. A music student can use this book to check their musicianship skills in many areas. Also found in this book is some very hard to find information on many musical concepts commonly used by professional musicians. For instance there are sections on
1. How to play bass and chords at the same time
2. The use of Approach Notes in Jazz melodies
3. How to practice scales
4. Pentatonic and Hexatonic scales for improvisation

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 107 pages
• Publisher: muse eek publishing (July 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890944459
• ISBN-13: 978-1890944452
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,299,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Guitarist Bruce Arnold has developed an extensive reputation as a composer educator and guitar virtuoso. He has created a unique signature sound that stems from his combination of jazz techniques and 20th Century compositional methods. He has played with such diverse musicians as Stuart Hamm, Peter Erskine, Joe Pass, Joe Lovano, Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke, the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Arnold is also deeply devoted to music education and had written more than 60 music instruction. He heads the guitar departments at NYU and Princeton University and is the director of the New York University Summer Guitar Intensive He has taught at some of the most prestigious music schools in America, including the New England Conservatory of Music, Dartmouth College, Berklee College of Music, New School University, and City College of New York.