Introductory Exercises and Short Pieces This method introduces guitar students progressively to playing in different positions on the guitar through a series of introductory exercises and short pieces. It is intended primarily as a supplement to and extension of standard guitar methods, which tend to focus extensively on first-position playing while devoting comparatively little attention to playing in other positions. To make the material more appealing to students, at the heart of the method are student–teacher guitar duets. The student’s deliberately simple guitar part is musically supported and sustained by the teacher’s playing, providing a musical framework in which the student can gradually become familiar with playing in different positions.

Die insgesamt 30 Stücke des Gitarren-Riesen stellen modern arrangierte und komponierte Songs verschiedenster Provenienz dar. Inhaltlich werden unterschiedliche Aspekte des Gitarrenspiels abgedeckt. Damit eignet sich das Heft hevorragend sowohl für Anfänger*innen im Gitarrenspiel als auch für erfahrene Schüler*innen. Um neben dem Einzelspiel auch das gemeinsame Musizieren zu schulen, sind die Stücke für eine, zwei oder auch drei Gitarren angelegt. Einige Stücke sind zudem mit Akkordsymbolen versehen, die sehr gut von einem anderen Schüler, aber auch vom Lehrer gespielt werden können.

25 Songs for Guitar In guitar lessons, folk and popular songs that children and young people have already sung or heard are a good way to motivate them. Once a child has completed a guitar course, it is difficult to find a sufficient number of easy two-part songs with open bass lines. This is where Schumann’s collection comes in; the pieces are all set at an easy level and can be played without difficulty after the first year of lessons.

Entspannende Songs für Gitarre solo Traumlieder ist eine Sammlung von mittelschweren Gitarrenstücken, die den Spieler zum entspannenden Musizieren einladen. Die sechs Kompositionen von Jürgen Saalmann zeichnen sich durch melancholische Stimmungen, romantische Melodien und harmonische Klänge aus. Ein Abschalten vom Alltag ist damit vorprogrammiert. Die Stücke sind auch einzeln als pdf-Datei erhältlich. Klicken Sie auf das Drop-down-Menü unter "Ausgabe (bitte auswählen)" Die Stücke dieser Notenausgabe sind auf der CD "Schlaflieder" von Jürgen Saalmann erschienen. www.juergensaalmann.de

Andreas Hinners composed the ‘Spanish Rhapsodies’ for solo guitar; in this edition, they are brought together with other pieces in the Spanish style, ranging from easy to moderately difficult. The specific techniques of Spanish guitar music are explained in advance, making this traditional music accessible even to less experienced players.

including fingering notations used internationally

including fingering notations used internationally

First Steps in Playing the Guitar in Groups or Classes Designed by Alois Bröder and Martin Schumacher for guitar lessons in groups or classes from Year 5 onwards, *Fische haben nie kein Knie* contains a wide range of one- to four-part pieces, ranging from international folk songs to examples of contemporary composition. In the main section, ‘Pieces to Play’, basic guitar techniques are introduced and the corresponding sheet music presented, with canons and ostinato accompaniments encouraging constant interaction. The four supplementary sections – ‘Chords’, ‘Rhythm’, ‘Improvisation’ and ‘Listening’ – serve both to liven up the lessons and to broaden musical awareness, and can be woven into the main section on an individual basis at the teacher’s discretion. This innovative teaching approach gains further artistic value through the varied use of texts by Joachim Ringelnatz, which also make *Fische haben nie kein Knie* a small reader.

First Steps in Playing the Guitar in Groups or Classes Designed by Alois Bröder and Martin Schumacher for guitar lessons in groups or classes from Year 5 onwards, *Fische haben nie kein Knie* contains a wide range of one- to four-part pieces, ranging from international folk songs to examples of contemporary composition. In the main section, ‘Pieces to Play’, basic guitar techniques are introduced and the corresponding sheet music presented, with canons and ostinato accompaniments encouraging constant interaction. The four supplementary sections – ‘Chords’, ‘Rhythm’, ‘Improvisation’ and ‘Listening’ – serve both to liven up the lessons and to broaden musical awareness, and can be woven into the main section on an individual basis at the teacher’s discretion. This innovative teaching approach gains further artistic value through the varied use of texts by Joachim Ringelnatz, which also make *Fische haben nie kein Knie* a small reader.

As with any instrument, scales are an important part of guitar practice. As no comprehensive collection of all scales had ever been published, Thomatos Spiro came up with the idea of creating, with this volume, a complete overview of major scales and melodic, natural and harmonic minor scales. Learning scales is essential for developing technique and sensitising the guitarist’s hearing. It is recommended that the carefully selected scale examples be included in the daily practice routine alongside other technical exercises and pieces for both hands.

The easiest and fastest way to learn the guitar • Ideal for self-study • No knowledge of music notation required • Includes an extensive collection of songs With Song Accompaniment for Everyone , Hans Joachim Teschner has created another outstanding educational classic. Best known as the author of the highly acclaimed Fridolin Guitar Method , he now offers a practical and accessible guide for anyone who wants to accompany well-known songs on the guitar quickly and easily—without the time or opportunity to take formal guitar lessons. Written in a clear and engaging style, the book covers the essentials of getting started, including choosing the right instrument, tuning the guitar, and proper playing posture. The course is designed for self-study and requires no prior musical knowledge or ability to read sheet music. With just two simple chords, learners can already accompany 40 folk songs, traditional songs, and Christmas carols. Those who continue through the course will gradually master the most important chords and strumming techniques, enabling them to accompany many more popular songs with confidence.

This is not a dry guitar manual or a collection of études, but a guide that is accessible to everyone and ‘spiced up’ with popular songs, designed to help you make your chord accompaniment on the guitar more varied and therefore more appealing. Alongside a detailed chord chart, the player will find concise and clear introductions to musical notation, tablature and plucking technique. From the very first song example, the guitarist learns how to apply these techniques. The song accompaniments are presented in both standard notation and tablature. The level of difficulty increases gradually.