Key Features at Grade 2 Arpeggiated Chords Palm Muting Alternate picking Pull offs Shuffle feel Major and Natural Minor. Major and Minor Pentatonic scales. Major and Minor 7th chords Playback skills Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer. Guitar Syllabus features Plot your stylistic specialism - follow your preferredstyle up through the grades Introduction to tone - authentic tone and amp setting suggestions for each track TAB and Standard Notation 6 Performance pieces 6 varying styles Fact files - band and artist background information with recommended further listening Walkthroughs -  Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs Downloads with full mixes

The ground breaking 2016 Acoustic Guitar syllabus from Rockschool further continues their long-standing commitment to world leading industry relevant music education. Designed to provide both student and instructor with a truly diverse range of contemporary repertoire a vast array of crucial supporting tests and both a technical and stylistic understanding that is second to none. Featuring: 6 pieces in each book from the worlds of Rock Pop Metal Blues Country Jazz and Acoustic Specialists. Professional backing tracks for both pieces and supporting tests. Duet arrangement available at every grade. Fact files andtechnical guidance. Plus: Ear Tests Technical Exercises Sight Reading and Improvisation examples General Musicianship Questions Find out more about Rockschool Acoustic Guitar grades at: www.rslawards.com/acoustic Rockschool Acoustic Guitar is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6 7

Adapted by Corey Christiansen Spiral Book and 2 CDs! Why should horn players have all of the fun? Now, the number one selling Jazz Improvisation book in the world has a whole new look! Introducing a new version of Jamey's world famous Volume 1 - How To Play Jazz And Improvise, completely revised and specifically tailored for guitarists by jazz great Corey Christiansen! This edition is perfectly aligned with the original classic Sixth Edition that introduced tens of thousands of musicians to essential jazz fundamentals such as scale/chord relationships, articulation, note choices, etc. In this special version, however, the text has been carefully edited and rewritten to speak specifically to guitarists. Even non-reading players will benefit, because we've also included TAB and FRAMES for each of the musical examples. The piano track from the original CD has been replaced by Corey on guitar, and many of the chords and voicings are explained and notated in the book. The play-a-long/demonstration CD includes special stereo separation, allowing the guitar on each track to be eliminated so that the student can play along with bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Jonathan Higgins. A second CD includes the same play-a-long tracks as the first CD, but at slower practice tempos. This high-quality book is spiral bound, designed to lie flat for ease of use. A complete package! Includes: Scales/Chords Developing Creativity Improv Fundamentals 12 Blues Scales Bebop Scales Pentatonic Scales Time and Feel Melodic Development II/V7s Related Scales and Modes Practical Exercises Patterns and Licks Dominant 7th Tree of Scale Choices Nomenclature Chromaticism Scale Syllabus and more! NOTE FROM JAMEY When I first heard So What on the Kind of Blue record I didn?t think anything was happening because I was used to hearing changes flying by and this seemed so tame by comparison. I quickly fell in love with Kind of Blue and of course we at IU started experimenting with modal tunes and trying to keep our place in those many 8 bar phrases that seemed at times to make me feel like I was in the middle of a desert and couldn?t see for the life of me the beginning of the next 8 bar phrase.

The ground breaking 2016 Acoustic Guitar syllabus from Rockschool further continues their long-standing commitment to world leading industry relevant music education. Designed to provide both student and instructor with a truly diverse range of contemporary repertoire a vast array of crucial supporting tests and both a technical and stylistic understanding that is second to none. Featuring: 6 pieces in each book from the worlds of Rock Pop Metal Blues Country Jazz and Acoustic Specialists. Professional backing tracks for both pieces and supporting tests. Duet arrangement available at every grade. Fact files andtechnical guidance. Plus: Ear Tests Technical Exercises Quick Study Pieces Sight Reading and Improvisation examples General Musicianship Questions

Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Guitar series Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimedrecording studios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: Steve Vai - Die to Live D'Angelo - Spanish Joint Steely Dan - Kid Charlemagne Snarky Puppy - Native Sons Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River Albert Lee - Country Boy 6 Rockschool Originals Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises Amp settings and tone advice for each track

Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Guitar series Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimedrecording studios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover Cream - Crossroads Jill Scott - The Real Thing/The Way Breakestra - Cramp Your Style Soundgarden - Fell On Black Days Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You 6 Rockschool Originals Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises Amp settings and tone advice for each track