Modern Guitar Method Expanded Edition Vol. 1-7 Book/CD Package

The Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 1, Expanded Edition authored by Mel Bay and William Bay. The guitar instruction series provides valuable enhancement to the world's most popular guitar method book. This comprehensive, spiral-bound volume doubles the number of studies and solos presented in the original edition. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of fresh study material. In addition, every note contained in the original Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 is included and supported by additional playing material.

Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 2, Expanded Edition:
Authored by Mel Bay and William Bay, this book is an extended version of the famed Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 that adds new, carefully graded playing material for every concept taught. Solos are presented in various styles. A special feature is the addition of in-depth picking studies in the keys of C, Am, G, Em, F, Dm, D, and Bm. Additional studies are contained in second position and in 6/8 time. In short, if you really want to learn to play great guitar, this is the method. It is unmatched in its thoroughness in teaching important guitar concepts.

Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 3, Expanded Edition:
Authored by Mel Bay and William Bay, this book is an extended version of the acclaimed Modern Guitar Method Grade 3 that contains outstanding solos, etudes, chord melody studies, scale studies, and duets in the keys of A, F#m, G, D, Em, Bm, F, Dm, Bb, Gm, Eb, Cm, Ab, and Fm. In addition, 2nd and 3rd positions are thoroughly explored. Every concept in the original has been expanded with ample playing material. Completion of this text will assure that the guitar student is well on their way to becoming an accomplished guitarist.

Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 4, Expanded Edition:
Authored by Mel Bay and William Bay, this book is a comprehensive text filled with solos, technique and scale studies, plus duets and chord etudes designed to develop familiarity and skill playing in the higher positions on the guitar fingerboard. Fourth position is studied utilizing the keys of E, A, C#m, and D. Fifth position studies are in F, Dm, C, Am, Bb, and Eb. Seventh position is developed with studies and solos in the keys of C, G, Em, Bm, F, Dm, D, and Gm. Finally, the 9th position is presented using the key of A Major.

Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 5, Expanded Edition:
Authored by Mel Bay and William Bay, this book contains studies, chord melody solos, chord studies, quartal harmony etudes, triad studies and duets in the keys of C, Am, G, Em, F, Dm, D, Bm, Bb and Gm. Presents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key. For each key, etudes are presented in 4 different positions. Companion recordings are included. One of the most comprehensive approaches to contemporary guitar mastery available.

Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 6, Expanded Edition:
Authored by Mel Bay and William Bay, this book contains studies, chord melody solos, chord studies, quartal harmony etudes, triad studies, and duets in the keys of A, F#m, Eb, Cm, E, C#m, Ab, and Fm. Presents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key. For each key, etudes are presented in 4 different positions. One of the most comprehensive approaches to contemporary guitar mastery available. Companion recordings are included.

Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 7, Expanded Edition:
Authored by Mel Bay and William Bay, this book contains studies, chord melody solos, chord studies, quartal harmony etudes, triad studies, and duets in the keys of B, G#m, Db, Bbm, Gb, and Ebm. Presents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key. For each key, etudes are presented in four different positions. One of the most comprehensive approach to contemporary guitar mastery available. Companion recordings are included.