Classical guitar pedagogy

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Classical guitar pedagogy is a collection of ideas, structures and patterns that are commonly used in teaching guitar. These standards include a variety of techniques and songs that incorporate these techniques to develop a player's abilities.

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Classical guitar pedagogy

The classical guitar pedagogy is a collection of ideas, structures and patterns that are typical in teaching the instrument. These elements have been formalised by several music governing bodies, most notably ABRSM. These frameworks contain a rubric to teach classical guitar from novice to expert. The pedagogy includes physical techniques and a wide array of songs that encompass these techniques as well as developing breadth in the styles of classical guitar. Music theory is also taught throughout the pedagogy, as the teaching of classical guitar utilises many aspects of the general musical education.

Classical guitar education

The classical guitar is today a standard instrument that can be studied at music universities and conservatories. Numerous education publications are available, from guitar-related books, [1] [2] to musical style, [3] etc.

There are also institutions that offer worldwide graded music exams. Examples include:

Articles which consider graded exams in the context of the classical guitar have been written by the EGTA (European Guitar Teachers Association). [15] [16] [17]

Music Pedagogy

Classical guitar pedagogy also includes music pedagogy. Relevant publications from John Sloboda and others exist, which consider e.g.

Students studying music pedagogy usually receive access (via their learning institution e.g. university) to searchable online journals (e.g. via JSTOR, ProQuest) which simplifies the process of locating relevant data, studies and citations for their own research.

Classical guitar technique

Brad Conroy's lesson on simple right hand arppegios

Bibliography

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References

  1. ABRSM guitar publications
  2. Trinity College guitar publications Archived 2011-07-10 at the Wayback Machine
  3. A Performer's Guide to Music of the Baroque Period, Classical Period, Romantic Period Archived 2006-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ABRSM: Graded Music Exams Archived 2010-12-03 at the Wayback Machine (Instrument, or Theory, or Practical Musicianship)
  5. ABRSM: Guitar syllabus (Grade 1 to Grade 8) Archived 2010-12-02 at the Wayback Machine
  6. "ABRSM: Diplomas". Archived from the original on 2010-12-03. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
  7. Trinity College: Music Grade Exams (Grade 1 to Grade 8)
  8. Trinity College: Music Certificate Exams
  9. Trinity College: Diplomas
  10. "London College of Music Examinations". Archived from the original on 2009-08-02. Retrieved 2009-11-14.
  11. UNISA: graded music examinations
  12. AMEB: Australian Music Examinations Board
  13. ANZCA: Australian and New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited Archived 2009-09-11 at the Wayback Machine
  14. VMEB: Vienna Music Examination Board
  15. Making the Grade Archived 2009-09-30 at the Wayback Machine by Neil Smith (EGTA 1993)
  16. Grade Examinations Working Party Report Archived 2008-07-08 at the Wayback Machine by Richard Wright (EGTA 1993)
  17. Articles about EGTA Archived 2009-09-30 at the Wayback Machine
  18. OUP: Psychology of Music
  19. OUP: Philosophy of Music
  20. OUP: Music Education

EGTA (European Guitar Teachers Association)

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