The Shearer Method Classic Guitar Foundations Book I is one of the best methods for beginners.
Book II develops intermediate-level technique and reading in 12 different keys in the open position.
Book III continues music reading, ascending the neck and developing instant fingerboard recognition.
Book IV a unique guitar-centric approach to harmony, for all levels of students.
Answers to all the written exercises in Guitar Harmony, plus melodic and harmonic dictaion.
Book V (great for sight reading) includes over 60 duets in the harder keys/positions.
Classroom Guitar Series—Years 1 & 2 is one of the most COMPLETE curriculums for middle and high school educators! Series includes develomental solos, student-teacher duets, chord study and strumming duets, guitar ensemble, and guitar harmony, as well as online supplement with audio, video, note finder, and interactive sight reader.
Volume 1—collection of 6 beginner trios in a diversity of styles
Volume 2—collection of 6 beginner trios in a diversity of styles
Volume 3—collection of 5 works for Unit I, Unit II, Unit V, Unit VII, and Unit VIII.
Volume 4—collection of Guitar Percussion—8 etudes, and 5 pieces. COMING SOON.
Learning the Classic Guitar is a new direction in guitar instruction. Many ideas in these books break new ground. Part I is purely instructional and must be used in conjuntion with Part II.
Part II applies technical instruction in Part I to musical compositions and exercises and develops the ability to pre-read, sight-read and memorize.
Part III teaches concepts of music expression and how to perform with accuracy and confidence.
Classic Guitar Technique Vol. 1 is one of the most popular methods used by generations of classical guitarists.
Classic Guitar Technique, Vol. 2
Supplement 1, Slur, Ornament, and Reach Exercises
Supplement 2, Basic Elements of Music Theory for Guitar
Guitar Note Speller
Scale Pattern Studies. Open and upper-position scales and sight-reading..
A DVD documentary celebrating the life and work of Aaron Shearer
Thomas Kikta of Duquesne University presents classical fingerstyle technique in the context of some of the most beautiful classical guitar repertoire.
One of Shearer’s best articles on visualization as a means to overcome performance anxiety
A wonderful interview with Shearer after becoming the Chair of Classical Guitar at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore
Carcassi, Op. 60 Etudes with the original Aaron Shearer fingerings. Edited by Thomas Kikta, Kami Rowan, Ricardo Cobo. Audio recording of all the etudes are included, perfromed by virtuoso, Ricardo Cobo.
An innovative solution to the widespread problems of holding the Classic Guitar in the traditional manner.
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The latest Esteve contrabass with cedar top and solid Indian Rosewood back and sides. The ASF has a limited number of PSCB Contras available to educators at special academic pricing.
Identify three-note fretboard patterns as chord names. Each pattern is part of a larger 4-, 5-, or 6- string chord. The qualities choices are lead-sheet style. (Here "o7" is for all types of diminished 7th chords)
