In Touch With Guitar
An audio course on 5 CDs
By Dan Jones
Breaking away from the techniques of traditional music education
In Touch with Guitar
is an audio tutor for classical guitarists. Dan wrote it with visually impaired
players in mind, but it has been used with great success by sighted learners who
wish to be free from the constraints of the written score. He wanted to
communicate all of the information one would find on a score, such as dynamics,
fingering and expressive direction in an aural format.
In Touch with Guitar
develops this idea to include theoretical teaching, aural training, technique,
chords, songs, practical information, music to be played along with the CD,
contacts and a wide range of repertoire. The course progresses with each piece
introducing a new principle whilst consolidating skills already learned. Each
section or piece can be repeated as many times as a player wishes, giving the
student control over the pace of learning. Central to the teaching philosophy is
that the student should have a clear aural knowledge of the sound to be aimed
at, rather like the techniques used in the Suzuki Method. Disk 5 has
performances of all repertoire used in the tutor. The course can be studied
alone, but also makes a fantastic resource for teachers. It is resource designed
for a long term learning process.
Learners who may enjoy In Touch With Guitar might be those who -
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find reading and applying technique challenging
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prefer to learn by ear
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find notation difficult
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have a visual impairment, dyslexia or a learning difficulty
Players can also prepare for their practise by listening to the course away from
the guitar.
The standard is suitable for a complete beginner up to approximately ABRSM grade
4-5.
"This is a
welcome and inspiring addition to the many guitar courses currently available on
the market. Congratulations to Dan Jones for putting together such a
comprehensive guide, which is both accessible and detailed at the same time."
Matt Wadsworth
(lutenist)
"This is the best thought-out tutor I have seen. The two voices of Dan Jones and
Esther Sowerby make you feel included giving clear, detailed descriptions that
avoid being patronising."
Daniel de Azevedo (multi-instrumentalist)
Pricing
| Description |
Item No. |
Price |
| Guitar Tutor |
SW/GT |
£45.00 + P&P |
| 
Techno-Vision
Systems Ltd.
