Sight Reading for the Classical Guitar, Level I-III" Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this book in the hopes that it would be useful not only for my students but for myself as well and it really does deliver.This text, Level I-III, assumes that the student has at least a basic knowledge of music theory but not so much that it's useless for beginners.It starts out with simple diatonic exercises on the first string, a great departure point and a common starting point for many generations of guitarists.

Just as it states on the cover, Benedict emphasizes dynamics, interpretation, phrasing and form almost right from the start.This wide scope permeates the lessons and lends a lightness and freshness to the lessons that keeps the student wanting more.The pacing of the exercises is carefully constructed and there are no big jumps in difficulty, which is great.Equally useful is his addition of random rhythm patterns at the end of each level.With all the emphasis on tone production, dynamics and interpretation, students (and teachers) often neglect their rhythmic mastery and with Benedict's inclusion of these random rhythms and his even-handed approach, one is sure to learn something no matter their experience level!

There haven't been many books that have made my list of instructional essentials but this book and the second volume have proven to be indispensible to myself and to many of my students.The fact that this book just happens to make you a better sight-reader in the mean time is a testament to its transparency and usability.Highly recommended.

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Daily sight reading material with emphasis on interpretation, phrasing, form, and more.

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