Beginning Ensembles for the Next Generation of Guitarists

Beginning Ensembles for the Next Generation of GuitaristsThis book was written to develop musicianship in beginning guitarists. Teachers and students should use this book as a supplement to their current reading book. The original concept for this collection was a series of etudes for guitar ensemble. It soon evolved into a series of pieces that not only reinforced musical and technical concepts, but it also became a collection of likable recital pieces for young performers. The pieces are written in

This book was written to develop musicianship in beginning guitarists. Teachers and students should use this book as a supplement to their current reading book.

The original concept for this collection was a series of etudes for guitar ensemble. It soon evolved into a series of pieces that not only reinforced musical and technical concepts, but it also became a collection of likable recital pieces for young performers. The pieces are written in varying styles so students learn to interpret the pitches and rhythms according to context and style.

A page of instructional notes accompanies each piece. The notes teach theoretical and historical concepts about the piece. In addition, six pieces have an extra worksheet for students to gain a little insight into how the piece was composed. For example, students can compose an accompaniment to one of the pieces and perform their version of the composition.