Home        News        Products        How to Order

Single-note Studies to Improve Note Recognition

(Click titles to see a description of collection, table of contents and sample music.)

24 First Position Studies  25 pp. $24.95  (click title for sample) (Click here for midi play-alongs)

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

            These studies are intended to improve note recognition and finger placement. All studies are written in straight eighth notes, so counting rhythms is not a consideration.

            The focus is on note recognition and finger 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.  Ideal for weekly or bi-weekly playing exams or assessments.

           24 First Position Studies

           Wohlfahrt Studies for Guitar 37 PP. $34.95  (click title for sample) (Click here for midi play-alongs)

          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.

            Wohlfahrt Studies for Guitar

Fifth Position Studies 29 pp. $29.00  (click title for sample)

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.

         Fifth Position Studies

         Jazz Rhythms Volume 1 43 pp. & CD  $49.95  (click title for sample) (click here for mp3 play-alongs)

            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.

            Jazz Rhythms Volume 1

          Jazz Rhythms Volume 2 26 pp. & CD  $34.95  (click title for sample) (click here for mp3 play-alongs)

            26 Advanced Jazz Studies ideal for weekly or bi-weekly exams.  To be used after the completion

            of Jazz Rhythms Volume 1

            Includes a Play-Along CD with 26 tracks

            Counting and playing rhythms is always a challenge.  Here are 26 sequenced exercises introducing syncopation associated with jazz.  These exercises include triplets,

            extended range and keys up to 3 sharps and 4 flats.

           Jazz Rhythms Volume 2

           21 C. Rose Studies for the Guitar 22 pp. $21.00  (click title for sample) (Click here for midi play-alongs)

         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.

           21 C. Rose Studies for the Guitar

Click here to see a suggested 4-Year Curriculum Using the Following Materials

Home        News        Products        How to Order

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