The Swickster Fingerboard System by Bill Swick

Guitar Methods

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Beginning Guitar Method Quarter 1   55 pp. $54.00

Ideal for First-Year, First Quarter

This text is an ideal supplement to any method book.  It contains 19 exercises, 40 songs, 4 duets and 11 trios all playable on the first 3 strings in first position.  It will provide adequate supplementary materials to keep students busy the entire class time and provide enough reading material to make certain students develop their reading skills.

Beginning Guitar Method Quarter 2   47 pp. $45.00

Ideal for First-Year, Second Quarter

This text is an ideal supplement to any method book.  It contains 17 exercises and 59 songs all playable on the 6 strings in first position.  It will provide adequate supplementary materials to keep students busy the entire class time and provide enough reading material to make certain students develop their reading skills.

Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 (Semester 1) 102 pp. $99.00

3 & 4-Note Rhythm Chord System 24 pp. $24.00 

Ideal for Third-Year, First Quarter

This text is ideal for preparing a guitar student to play in jazz band or a high school musical, etc.  It is also idea to use in the classroom as a supplement to teach 3 & 4-note chords.  Intended for advanced (year three) students.

Chord Melody Method Vol. 1   22 pp. $22

Ideal for Third-Year, First Quarter

This text is ideal for unlocking the mystery of how to harmonize a simple melody on the guitar.  Volume 1 deals with harmonizing melodies played only on the first string.  Students will learn the 4-note, drop-2 chord voicing in root position and 3 inversions.

Chord Melody Method Vol. 2   18 pp. $18

Ideal for Third-Year, Third Quarter

This text is ideal for unlocking the mystery of how to harmonize a simple melody on the guitar.  Volume 2 deals with harmonizing melodies played only on the second string.  Students will learn the 4-note, drop-2 chord voicing in root position and 3 inversions.

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