A Modern Method for Guitar (Berklee) 3

This book is a continuation of Volumes I and II, Modern Method for Guitar. Most of the terms and techniques are directly evolved from material presented in them. Fingerings for (two octave) scales and arpeggios are developed to the ultimate... in that any other patterns that you may discover will consist of nothing more than combinations of two or more of those presented here. Three octave patterns will be shown in a latter volume, but many can be worked out with the aid of the position to position fingerings on pages 76 and 77. With regard to chords and harmony, diagrams are totally dispensed with and everything is worked out from a knowledge of chord spelling and the construction of voicings. There will be further development later in this area of study also. Mastery of the "right hand rhythms" pages should enable you to perform any rhythmic combinations that may confront you at any time.. .assuming, of course, that you have the ability to "swing". (If this property is lacking then perhaps you had better throw the pick away. ) Should you be fortunate 'enuff to possess a creative soul, the pages devoted to chord and scale relationships will be (I'm sure) a rather large help..... In any event this knowledge can certainly keep you out of trouble when you have some on the spot "filling" to do. As in the preceding volumes, all music is original and has been created especially for the presentation and perfection of the lesson material. ... Once again, all the best and good luck.

William G. Leavitt

It is important that the following material be covered in consecutive order. The index on page 158 is for reference purposes only and will prove valuable for review or concentration on specific techniques.