Author Description
This exciting revised edition of Enjoy Playing Guitar: Tutor Book 2 picks up where Book 1 left off, guiding students to the next level in their musical development. Using the same clear approach and careful pacing, it introduces new positions (2nd, 5th, 7th), techniques (left-hand slurs, harmonics, the barré), and musical ideas, supported by tailored solos, duets, and trios. With extension activities to advance musicianship, a repertoire section for concert pieces, and a CD with over 60 play-along tracks, this is an ideal one-stop resource for the developing classical guitarist.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume serves as a structured pedagogical progression for intermediate classical guitar students seeking to expand their technical proficiency and repertoire. Author D. Cracknell utilizes a systematic approach to musical development, building upon the foundational skills established in the first volume to introduce more complex physical techniques and theoretical concepts.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Technical instruction on 2nd, 5th, and 7th positions
- Advanced techniques including left-hand slurs, harmonics, and the barré
- A collection of solos, duets, and trios for ensemble practice
- An accompanying CD featuring over 60 play-along tracks
Scope Limits
- Does not cover advanced virtuoso techniques or improvisation theory
- Focuses exclusively on classical guitar methodology rather than acoustic or electric styles
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Instructors frequently cite this series as a reliable, well-paced resource for students transitioning from beginner to intermediate levels. The inclusion of diverse ensemble pieces and recorded play-along tracks is widely regarded as a practical aid for developing rhythmic accuracy and performance confidence.
Page Count:
64
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193381400
ISBN-13:
9780193381407
Music
Performance theory
Instructional
Educational
Instruments
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