Compiled by the Registry of Guitar Tutors -- the specialists in guitar education. Use this book to develop your playing and gain a recognised qualification in rock guitar playing. Suitable for novice and early stage players. This book focuses on the Improvisation and Aural Assessment sections of the RGT Grade One exam in rock guitar playing. All the chords and scales you might need to play rhythm and lead guitar at this level are illustrated in tab, notation and fretboxes. Several examples of the type of chord progressions that may appear in the improvisation section of the exam are included, together with performance tips and advice. Examples and explanations of all the aural tests are also included. The book also includes helpful guidance text about the performance pieces (available separately) required for the exam.

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.