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Guitar Master’s Hanon introduces you to the shifts, position playing, and fingering used in the Guitar Master system. It covers a 3-octave scale with fingering and is the best place for most guitarists to start.
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Master the secrets of great guitar playing with the Guitar Master Study System by James Tillman. Guitar Master method books offer one of the most advanced guitar studies you can take for the acoustic and electric pick-style guitar. You’ll learn professional techniques to move skillfully, easily, and continuously through the full 3-octaves of the guitar. Based on the work of renowned guitarist, Joe Sgro, the Guitar Master system features shifts and fingering so practical that anyone can understand and follow the lessons. Get all the Guitar Master books and learn to Play Better, Stronger & Faster!
The secret of masterful guitar playing is elusive for most players because challenging materials and methods for the intermediate and advanced guitarist are nearly impossible to find…until now! Guitar Master bridges the gap for the serious student, setting new standards for developing advanced technique and technical skill. Learn to break the 2-octave barrier with challenging material and exercises that move you across the entire fingerboard and feature Joe Sgro’s remarkable picking technique. Only Guitar Master books explain Sgro’s technique in detail and are endorsed by Joe Sgro.
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what you’ll Learn in the GUITAR MASTER System
the 3-octave method
Break the 2-octave barrier with a unique system based on the work of Joe Sgro.
SCALES & ARPEGGIOS
Learn multiple scale forms, positions & major and minor arpeggios.
progressions & modulations
Learn chord progressions and key modulations for smooth transitions.
Picking technique & NOTATION
Learn advanced picking and fingering techniques developed by Joe Sgro.
Fingering & Positions
Learn fingering and notation for 13 positions. Practice exercises to develop finger independence
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Improve stretch fingering, soloing Guitar Master provides progressively difficult material.
Guitar Master books have been endorsed by musicians and guitar instructors at numerous schools including:
Rumoro Guitar Academy
Chicago, IL
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA
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Guitar Master.net advanced 3-Octave guitar method books and study system for the intermediate and advanced guitarist (c) 1996 – 2025 by James Tillman. Based on the unique system and picking method developed by renowned guitarist Joe Sgro.