Jerry Snyder's Guitar School Method Book 1 (Paperback)

~ Jerry Snyder (Author)
Key Phrases: chromatic scale, blues progression, string root chords, Section One, Basic Rock, Section Two (more...)

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Product Description

Well-respected educator and best-selling author Jerry Snyder has put together the most versatile guitar method available. This comprehensive method for classroom or individual study comes in two sections: the first section teaches chords and accompaniment, while the second teaches note reading. This flexible method allows you to start with either section or use both sections simultaneously. Includes 58 songs and progressions for accompaniment, 26 songs for learning how to read music, 25 accompaniment patterns, fingerstyle and pickstyle techniques, and all basic chords and keys. 96 pages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Publishing Company (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882849018
• ISBN-13: 978-0882849010
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,015,557 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guitar Method Book, May 22, 2009

By	J. Minor "stingcray" (Temecula, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Jerry Snyder's Guitar School, Method Book 1 (Book & Cd) (Paperback)

My son just switched to a new guitar teacher. The teacher uses this book to teach theory and beginning notation. It has made a huge difference in his understanding of music and he is enjoying playing the short drills. Great foundational start for guitarists.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for group or private lessons at the high school level., November 8, 2008

By	Rebecca Hedman "bookworm" (Northwestern US) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have used this book to teach guitar in both group and private settings, and found it to be very comprehensive for beginners. I appreciate the fact that it presents a variety of styles while allowing students the repetition needed to actually read music notation. Be sure to check out the companion Teacher's Guide w/ CD, where you'll find reproducible theory worksheets and tests as well as additional song sheets, fingerstyle/classical tablature, and some scales (pentatonic) and improvisation sheets.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best guitar book for ages 14 and up. Comprehensive & complete., August 5, 2006

By	Brian Busch (Mankato, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jerry Snyder's Guitar School, Method Book 1 (Book & Cd) (Paperback)

This book is probably the best book ever written for learning guitar for the older child, middle school level to high school level, and especially college level elementary education major class guitar. Also perfect for individual guitar lessons as well, not just for guitar class in school. It's not for children 12 and under as it will be too difficult and some techniques too advanced. Get his "Basic Instructor Guitar" book instead if your child is 12 and under.

Jerry Snyder has been writing, rewriting, and polishing this book's contents since 1974, when his first instructional guitar books came out. He has been teaching class guitar in a public school setting for 30 plus years and it shows in the way the material in this book is presented.

There's preliminary insight into theory. technique, scales, or harmony, whatever is needed to clarify the objective and outcome. Then a presentation by Jerry himself on guitar (which is included on the CD) which you can play along with and which can fill in for a teacher in between lessons. Guitar essentials like note reading are covered but he makes it much more interesting than any other book and includes a variety of duets to practice with a teacher in a variety of styles. This book progresses nicely into book two where you learn jazz, classical, and rock improvising. Great for "test driving" guitar styles to see what stylistic direction (jazz or classical) you may want to pursue in future formal studies. Jerry Snyder also has a supplemental Classical For Guitar in TAB book that is the perfect repertoire book for the beginning classical guitarist. Book 1 and Book 2 and all you need for learning guitar in a compresensive approach.