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Summary: Mel Bay'sGuitar Method, Level 2 Is Excellent
Review: As a guitar instructor of 10 years, I can say that the entire Mel Bay series of guitar technique books are very good-the best around. This second book in the series, Level 2 continues the education began in Level 1. This second book, more so than the first, does require the assistance of an instructor or experienced player. Although it still introduces new techniques with decent visual graphics and adequate written instruction, it does not allow for the beginner to reference it in the way Mel Bay 1 does. Instead, this second book advances a little more quickly, with more advanced playing technique that develops the individual player's skill with such devices as scales, plectrum technique, more advanced bar chords, and beginning movement in positions up the neck. As with level one, the book continues to introduce players to new chords, and provides practical applications of these chords to songs to be attempted by the guitar student. The intent of this technique is to master the use of the chords in playing styles that are more classically evolved rather than only focusing on rythem playing. The result is a more rounded education with a playing style that, upon completion of this book, should begin to become highly developed. For anyone who has been looking for a great study of the guitar, look no further than the MelBay Guitar Method series. These books are first rate and will provide a great education for anyone from the casual player to the most dedicated student musician.
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Summary: Mel Bay'sGuitar Method, Level 2 Is Excellent
Review: As a guitar instructor of 10 years, I can say that the entire Mel Bay series of guitar technique books are very good-the best around. This second book in the series, Level 2 continues the education began in Level 1. This second book, more so than the first, does require the assistance of an instructor or experienced player. Although it still introduces new techniques with decent visual graphics and adequate written instruction, it does not allow for the beginner to reference it in the way Mel Bay 1 does. Instead, this second book advances a little more quickly, with more advanced playing technique that develops the individual player's skill with such devices as scales, plectrum technique, more advanced bar chords, and beginning movement in positions up the neck. As with level one, the book continues to introduce players to new chords, and provides practical applications of these chords to songs to be attempted by the guitar student. The intent of this technique is to master the use of the chords in playing styles that are more classically evolved rather than only focusing on rythem playing. The result is a more rounded education with a playing style that, upon completion of this book, should begin to become highly developed. For anyone who has been looking for a great study of the guitar, look no further than the MelBay Guitar Method series. These books are first rate and will provide a great education for anyone from the casual player to the most dedicated student musician.
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Summary: Dont buy it
Review: Hey. I started guitar a year ago and have used this book. It is not good at all. I know none of the songs I would like to no and I am not having any fun at all from using this stupid book. Im quitting this book and moving on to a better book because I havent learned a thing. If I keep going with this I will probabl quit.
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Summary: Dont buy it
Review: I used Mel Bay's guitar method series to teach myself the guitar and they helped greatly. By teaching the proper fingering and technique for picking and strumming, it was easier to pick up the instrument.
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Summary: Teach yourself the guitar
Review: I used Mel Bay's guitar method series to teach myself the guitar and they helped greatly. By teaching the proper fingering and technique for picking and strumming, it was easier to pick up the instrument.
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