Single String Studies for Guitar Volume Two [Spiral-bound]

Bruce Arnold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 16, 2003

This book is a continuation of volume one but now using non-diatonic notes. Volume two helps the intermediate and advanced student improve their ledger line reading and general knowledge of each string of the guitar. Each exercise concentrates a students attention of one string at a time.

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"Follow Arnold's tips, and you'll be reading like a pro in no time." -- Guitar Player Magazine December 2000

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Practicing is more productive and far more fun when you have the help of a tireless friend; in this case your computer. These books are the first of their kind, using the internet as a teaching tool. All the written exercises provided have audio counterparts which can be downloaded from the Internet. Mr. Arnold has taught at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, and these books are the result of seventeen years of experience. He has observed his student's most common musical problems, elicited their input, and the results are the Bruce Arnold Series of Music Workbooks, addressing both harmonic and rhythmic issues. These books are geared to the seriously dedicated musician, whether beginning or professional, and will provide a lifetime's worth of study and inspiration.

We are very excited about Mr. Arnold's innovative instruction series. We believe that this series of books will help more students and professional musicians to perfect their technique and reading skills through the use of an interactive "practice partner." We know of no other books to compare with them; they are truly a teaching method for the New Millennium!

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 91 pages
• Publisher: muse eek publishing (July 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189094405X
• ISBN-13: 978-1890944056
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,612,713 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.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for sight reading !, September 13, 2007

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This review is from: Single String Studies for Guitar Volume One (Spiral-bound)

I have been searching for a book like this for quite some time. This book is good because it forces you to think about where the notes are on each string in relation to the musical staff. I wish there were better diagrams to show where all the notes actually are on each string. But this still has proven to be a useful tool. If you are just starting to play guitar you may need a good guitar teacher to help you with this. If you are intermediate or advanced than you will love this book. This was very well done.