The Swickster Fingerboard System by Bill Swick

                                                                                            Single-note Studies to Improve Note Recognition

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24 First Position Studies  25 pp. $24.95

            All studies written in straight eighth notes.  Ideal for weekly or bi-weekly playing tests.

            These studies are intended to improve note recognition and placement. All studies are written in straight eighth notes, so counting rhythms is not a consideration.  The focus is on note recognition and placement.  These studies are certain to improve reading skills.  Students will be ready for these once they have learned the notes in first position on all six strings.

            Wohlfahrt Studies for Guitar 37 PP. $34.95

          36 Violin Studies Written for Guitar

            Ideal for weekly or bi-weekly playing tests.  Intended to follow the 24 First Position Studies.

These studies were written for violin and transcribed for guitar.  There are many wide skips which are always challenging on guitar. These studies are great for improving sight reading skills.

Fifth Position Studies 29 pp. $29.00

7 Studies and 42 Songs Designed to teach Fifth Position.  Intended for late 2nd or early 3rd year.

            It is time to extend the playing range of the guitar.  There is no better way than by introducing the fifth position.  This method teaches the fifth position in a similar approach to teaching the first position, using much of the same materials learned in year one.

          Jazz Rhythms Volume 1 43 pp. & CD  $49.95

            40 Jazz Studies ideal for weekly or bi-weekly exams.  To be used in conjunction with 24 First               Position Studies and Wohlfahrt Studies.

            Includes a Play-Along CD with 40 tracks

            Counting and playing rhythms is always a challenge.  Here are 40  sequenced exercises introducing syncopation associated with jazz.

           21 C. Rose Studies for the Guitar 22 pp. $21.00

         21 Clarinet Studies Written for Guitar

         Ideal for weekly or bi-weekly playing tests.  Intended to follow the Wohlfahrt Studies.  

These studies were written for clarinet and transcribed for guitar.  There are many wide skips which are always challenging on guitar. These studies are great for improving sight reading skills and are intended for advanced students.

For more information, email Bill Swick at:  BillSwick@msn.com