Essential Elements Guitar Book 2 - Book/CD (Essential Elements for Guitar) Paperback - 2012

(Essential Elements Guitar). Building Blocks of Music Are you interested in learning the guitar? Did you recently purchase that acoustic guitar you've been eyeing? Or maybe you're a guitar teacher looking for a comprehensive course to help students get started? If so, you're in the right place! Essential Elements for Guitar Book 2 is a continuation of the concepts and skills taught in Book 1. This guide gradually introduces new concepts in a clear format, followed by effective reinforcement exercises. This educational method book is a creative approach that enhances students' understanding while making learning fun. Enable Learning & Spark Creativity The Essential Elements books are reliable resources utilized by music educators for classroom instruction and private lessons. Beginner guitarists will find the tools they need to develop essential skills and a solid foundation for the basics. The EE series includes traditional workbook pages and features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, multicultural songs, basic improvisation, and more. Concepts covered in Book 2 include: playing melodically in positions up the neck; playing movable chord shapes up the neck; playing scales and extended chords in different keys; fingerpicking and pick style; improvisations in positions up the neck, studying different styles through great song selections; and more. Popular Music Provides Instant Motivation The Essential Elements method uses popular songs to reinforce concepts and motivate students to keep learning. Book 2 includes such hits as: Crazy Train * Folsom Prison Blues * Goodnight, Irene * Iron Man * La Bamba * Landslide * Layla * (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay * Sweet Home Alabama * We Are the Champions * and more. Audio Access Included Whether you are just beginning your musical journey, or strengthening your foundational knowledge, the Essential Elements for Guitar books follow a practical and proven approach to learning. This edition includes a unique access code to quality demonstration and backing tracks online available for download or streaming. The accompanying online audio is enhanced with Playback+ tools that let you loop sections, adjust tempo and pitch, and tailor your practice experience. Continue your musical journey with a method you can trust!