Description
Includes a pre-reading section that allows the student to play songs by reading fret numbers only. Natural notes in first position on strings one, two, and three are presented, along with basic rhythms. Dynamics are also introduced to develop musicianship at an early level. The book is equally adaptable to pick style or classical technique. Includes optionalteacher duets with chord names. Rhythmic accuracy is stressed throughou t the method. Every song title has three tracks on the CD: 1) the teacher duet on the left channel and the student solo on the right channel; 2)an orchestration at a performance tempo where the instrumentation and m usic style enhance the various moods of each individual piece; 3) the same orchestration at a slower (practice) tempo.