Book & CD. Use this book to develop your playing and gain an internationally-recognised qualification in electric guitar playing. The book includes a free CD, including guitar solos of Carlos Santana, Gary Moore and Joe Satriani, as well as demonstration tracks and backing tracks. This DipLCM Diploma course has been developed by the Registry of Guitar Tutors -- the worlds foremost organisation for guitar education -- in association with London College of Music Exams, one of the worlds longest established and most respected music examination boards. Studying this book will prepare you to gain a fully-accredited Diploma from London College of Music Exams, which would legally entitle you to append the letters DipLCM after your name. Preparing for the Diploma will help you develop all aspects of your playing in a structured way, and encourage you to achieve your playing potential by setting yourself a challenging target to aim for. Topics covered include: Technical Studies involving scales, arpeggios and chords; Reproducing and developing a lead solo; Playing rhythm guitar along to a backing-band track; Lead and rhythm improvisation.
Author Biography
Tony Skinner has vast knowledge and expertise in most styles of guitar playing, with over 30 years professional guitar playing and teaching experience. Tony is Director of the Registry of Guitar Tutors and Principal Guitar Examiner for London College of Music Exams and has compiled ground-breaking examination syllabuses for electric, acoustic, bass and classical guitar, as well as popular music theory, rock/pop band and popular music vocals. Tony has written over 100 guitar education books and has edited numerous others. Tony has written over 250 teaching columns for Total Guitar (Europes best selling guitar magazine) and regularly writes for other music publications. Tony has made appearances on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Scottish Television demonstrating how to play guitar, and has been described in several publications as one of the worlds leading guitar educators.
