Guitar Basics is a landmark method for young guitarists. It starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to Initial/Preparatory Grade. The method is set out in sixteen stages and contains original pieces and traditional tunes in an array of styles including classical, folk and world music as well as well-known favourite film and TV themes such as James Bond, Batman and The Flintstones. There is a thorough introduction to standard notation, with sections on chords and TAB, whilst ensemble pieces are ideal for group teaching, including 'Wider Opportunities'. Accompaniment parts and teachers' notes are available in Guitar Basics Teacher's Book, and the fun backing tracks are available to download online. The companion book, Guitar Basics Repertoire, provides over 40 fun solos and ensemble pieces for both individual and group learning. It is designed to consolidate material learnt in the Guitar Basics Tutor and present new topics, including accidentals, moving up the neck, two-part music, arpeggios and plucked chords.

Guitar Basics Workouts offers aspiring players a fun and accessible way to learn their scales and arpeggios. Following the step-by-step approach and clear layout of Guitar Basics tutor, this book introduces major and minor scales and arpeggios through an assortment of simple pieces, activities, warm-ups and technical tips. Introduces the scales and arpeggios that feature in the current ABRSM and Trinity Grade 1 syllabuses Includes well-known tunes such as Beauty and the Beast and You Are Not Alone to make learning fun and put scales into their wider musical context Comes with a fantastic CD containing backing tracks for many pieces Ideal for individual or group learning purposes, with chords/accompaniments provided for teachers or fellow players.

Guitar Basics Sight-reading offers bite-sized exercises and specimen pieces to help young players improve their sight-reading and general musicianship skills in a fun and unintimidating manner. Carefully devised by established authors Nick Walker and James Longworth, this step-by-step approach will get players cruising through their sightreading before they know what's happened! * Short and approachable exercises, ideal for use in individual and group lessons when time is of the essence * Unintimidating approach develops players' skills gradually over time * Bespoke advice and practical tips that will help prepare students for the Grade 1 sight-reading tests (ABRSM and Trinity)

More and more adults are taking the positive step to learn or rediscover how to play the guitar. But having made the decision, the challenge is knowing where to turn! Whatever your starting point, leading guitar educationalists James Longworth and Nick Walker provide the answers in this all-in-one adult tutor, It's never too late to play guitar: An instructive teach-yourself programme covering essential music theory and the basics of guitar technique Contains a wealth of original music alongside pop, rock, blues, folk, classical and jazz hits Breaks down the key musical features of different styles, such as classic chord progressions, riffs and strumming patterns - ideal for aspiring songwriters! Packed with useful information in the form of technical tips, help with notation and 'Did you know?' boxes Photocopiable chord and notation guides for quick reference Recommended listening ideas CD containing a vast range of play-along tracks to make even the simplest pieces sound great Perfect for beginner acoustic and classical guitarists, and an ideal grounding for aspiring electric guitar players