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| Private tuition at APguitar accommodates the beginner
to advanced guitarist, covering Classical, Jazz, Blues, Country and Rock
genres. The following section gives a basic outline of the topics
covered for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Also, some
recommended texts are listed along with information regarding hand
outs, practice tracks and formal
exams if desired. Please read and complete the application
form to apply for private guitar tuition.
There are three main areas that have to be developed when learning
any instrument: Knowledge of what to play, Technique for
how to play it, and Application to real songs with exercises to
practice and progress.
Beginner
Knowledge:
 | Open Chords |
| Site Reading (First Position) |
| Basic Scales (First Position) |
| Basic Arpeggios (First Position) |
| Key Signatures |
| Time Signatures |
| Rhythm Patterns |
Technique:
| Finger Style Picking |
| Alternate Picking |
| Chord Strumming Patterns |
Intermediate
Knowledge:
| Bar Chords |
| Power Chords |
| Triads and Arpeggios |
| Site Reading (Beyond first position) |
| Standard Scale Positions (Beyond first position) |
| Blues and Pentatonic Scales |
| Modes (Major System) |
| Theory of the Major System |
| Jazz 2-5-1 Progressions |
| Cadences |
| Intervals |
| Improvisation |
Technique:
| Hammer Ons / Pull Offs |
| Bending |
| Classical Plucking Technique |
Advanced
Knowledge:
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Jazz Chords
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Jazz Chord Extension Theory
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Jazz Chord Substitution
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More Modes (minor System)
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Jazz Scales
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More Intervals
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Jazz “mini” Chords
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Jazz Arpeggios
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More Jazz Chord Progressions
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Chromatic Passing Notes
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Clusters of 4ths
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Stretch Major Scale Positions (3 notes per string)
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Technique:
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Classical Plucking Technique |
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Classical Guitar Tone and Dynamics
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Classical Tremolo
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Legato
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Sweep Picking
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Recommended Texts
The following texts are recommended, (although not strictly
required), particularly for beginner and intermediate students. This
list is a guide only, and there are many different beginner guitar
books on the market that serve the same purpose.
Beginner:
| Guitar Method – Book 1, by Gary Turner and Brenton
White |
Intermediate:
| AMEB - Contemporary Popular Music (CPM) - Guitar, Advancing
Steps 1 to 3 |
Advanced:
| AMEB - Contemporary Popular Music (CPM) - Guitar, Advancing Step
4 |
All recommended texts can be purchased from Bam
Bam Music 
Hand Outs and Practice Tracks
Hand outs are provided for all chord shape diagrams, scale
patterns, arpeggio shapes and intervals, however, for beginner level
students the above texts are highly recommended.
A range of practice tracks are available on CD, to practice along
to at home.
Formal Exams
Formal examinations are not essential, however, they are useful in
setting medium term goals and for evaluating progress.
To arrange formal examinations please contact us.
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