{"product_id":"modern-guitar-method-grade-1-expanded-edition","title":"Modern Guitar Method Grade 1: Expanded Edition","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-details-list\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pdp-details-list\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pdp-details-list\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pdp-details-list\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMel Bay’s Modern Guitar Method is the world's premier instruction series for learning modern plectrum or pick-style guitar technique. Time-tested and proven successful in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style, all seven grades of this comprehensive method are written in standard notation only to promote sight reading skills and enhance musicianship in general. Unmatched in its thoroughness in teaching every important concept, if you really want to become an accomplished guitarist, this is the method for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Grade 1 Expanded Edition, you’ll learn correct posture, hand positions and pick-hold technique, plus the basics of reading standard notation. You’ll play scales, chords, duets, and solos in the keys of C, A minor, G and E minor. Even in Grade 1, you’ll be introduced to the chord\/melody concept of guitar performance so prominent in Mel Bay’s own playing style, fostering an early, almost intuitive understanding of how melodies fit with chords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery concept presented in this method is reinforced by numerous pages of playing material and just the right amount of music theory, providing a solid foundation for the student guitarist. Includes access to online audio and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-details\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003eProduct Number: 93200EM\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003eFormat: Book + Online Audio\/Video\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003eSkill Level: Beginning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003eNotation Type: Standard Notation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003ePages: 88\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003eBinding: Saddle Stitched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003eSize: 8.75 x 11.75\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003eISBN: 0-7866-8859-9\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003eISBN13: 978-07866-8859-3\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003eSeries: Modern Guitar Method\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003ePublisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product_details_label\"\u003eDate Published: 7\/21\/2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"song-list-container\" id=\"songListcontainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"song-list-container\" id=\"songListcontainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"songListcontainer\" class=\"song-list-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"songListcontainer\" class=\"song-list-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"song-list-container\" id=\"songListcontainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"songListcontainer\" class=\"song-list-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"song-list-container\" id=\"songListcontainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"songListcontainer\" class=\"song-list-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"songListcontainer\" class=\"song-list-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"song-list-container\" id=\"songListcontainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"song-list-container\" id=\"songListcontainer\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MEL BAY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53150000709942,"sku":"MB93200EM","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4134\/2262\/files\/93200EM.jpg?v=1761331007","url":"https:\/\/portlandmusiccompany.com\/products\/modern-guitar-method-grade-1-expanded-edition","provider":"Portland Music Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}