Berklee - A Modern Method For Guitar Vol.3.pdf

This book is a conti nuation ofVolumes I and II,Modern Method for Guitar. Most of the terms and techniques are directly evolved from material presented inthem. Fingerings for(two octave) sc ales and arp eggios are developed to the ultimate... in that any other patterns h t at you may discover will consist of nothi ng more tha n combinations of two or more of those presented here. Three octav e patterns will be show n in a latter volume, but many can be w orked out with the aidof the position to posit ion finger ings on pages 76 and 77 . With regard to chords and harmony,diagrams ar e totally dispensed with and everything is worked out from a knowledge of chord spelling and the construction fo voicings. There will be further development late r in this area of study also. Mastery ofthe "right hand rhyth ms" pages shoul d enable youto perform any rhythmic combinations that may confront you at any time.. .assuming, of course, that you have the to "swing". (If this property is lackin g then perhaps you had better throw the pick away. ) Should you be fortunate 'enuff to possess a creative sou l, the pages devo ted to chord and scale relationships will be (I'm sure) a rather large help..... In anysome eventn can to certai nly keep you out oftrouble when yo u have othis theknowledge spot "filling" do. As in the precedingvolumes, all music is srcinal and has beencreated especially for the presentation and perfection of the lesson material. ... Once again, all the best and goo d 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.