Sight-Reading Series, Part III
The sight-reading lessons continue with the final pages of "A Modern Method for Guitar, Volume 1" by William G. Leavitt. In order to follow these lessons, you will need to purchase a copy of the book, which is available at berkleepress.com and elsewhere.
SR65. Page 97. Chord Forms.
SR66. Page 98. Speed Study.
SR67. Page 99. Speed Study.
SR68. Page 100. A Major Scale, 2nd Position.
SR69. Pages 100, 101. 8th Note Study. Arpeggio Study.
SR70. Page 101. Chord Etude No. 5.
SR71. Pages 102, 103. Reading Studies.
SR72. Page 104. Tres Sharp Duet.
SR73. Page 105. 16th Note Study.
SR74. Page 106. Speed Study.
SR75. Page 107. Chord Forms.
SR76. Pages 108, 109. Rhythm Guitar.
SR77. Pages 108, 109. Melody.
SR78. Page 110. Chord Forms.
SR79. Page 111. Quarter Note Triplets.
SR80. Pages 112, 113. Major Scales, 3rd Position.
SR81. Pages 114, 115. Rhythm Guitar.
SR82. Pages 114, 115. Melody.
SR83. Page 116. Chord Forms.
SR84. Page 117. Major Scales.
SR85. Page 118. 1st Position Review - Rhythm Guitar.
SR86. Page 118. 1st Position Review - Melody.
SR87. Page 119. Major Scales in 4th Position.
SR88. Page 120. Major Scales in 4th Position.
SR89. Page 121. Chord Forms.
SR90. Pages 122, 123. 4th Position Review - Rhythm.
SR91. Pages 122, 123. 4th Position Review - Melody.
SR92. Page 124. Chord Forms. End of Volume 1.
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SR65 Leavitt One Page 97 - Chord Forms
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 97. Chord Forms. Change the Tempo. Muting. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR66 Leavitt One Page 98 - Speed Study
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 98. Speed Study. Dynamics, Palm Muting, Thumb Position. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR67 Leavitt One Page 99 - Speed Study
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 99. Speed Study. D Major Scale, Palm Muting, Thumb Position. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR68 Leavitt One Page 100 A Major Scale
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 100. A Major Scale, 2nd Position. Finger Stretch. Thumb Position. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR69 Leavitt One Pages 100, 101 - 8th Note Study, Arpeggio Study
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Pages 100, 101. A Major Scale, 2nd Position. 8th Note Study. Arpeggio Study. Palm Muting. Finger Stretch. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR70 Leavitt One Page 101 - Chord Etude No 5
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 101. Chord Etude No. 5. Thumb Position. Sliding with no noise. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR71 Leavitt One Pages 102, 103 - Reading Studies
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Pages 102, 103. Reading Studies. A Major in 2nd Position. Palm Muting. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR72 Leavitt One Page 104 - Tres Sharp
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 104. Tres Sharp Duet. A Major, 2nd Position. Palm Muting. Finger Stretch. Hybrid Picking. Guitar: Gibson J-45. D’Addario EJ16 (.012-.052) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR73 Leavitt One Page 105 - 16th Notes - Chord Forms
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 105. 16th Note Study, Chord Forms. A Major, 2nd Position. Thumb Position. Guitar: Gibson J-45. D’Addario EJ16 (.012-.052) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR74 Leavitt One Page 106 - Speed Study
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 106. Speed Study. A Major, 2nd Position. Thumb Position. Palm Muting. Guitar: Gibson J-45. D’Addario EJ16 (.012-.052) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR75 Leavitt One Page 107 - Chord Forms
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 107. Chord Forms. Guitar: Gibson J-45. D’Addario EJ16 (.012-.052) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR76 Leavitt One Pages 108, 109 - Rhythm Guitar
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Pages 108, 109. 2nd Position Review, Rhythm Guitar. Guitar: Gibson J-45. D’Addario EJ16 (.012-.052) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR77 Leavitt One Pages 108, 109 - Melody
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Pages 108, 109. 2nd Position Review, Melody. Guitar: Gibson J-45. D’Addario EJ16 (.012-.052) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR78 Leavitt One Page 110 - Chord Forms
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 110. Chord Forms. Picking, Strumming, Muting, Dynamics. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR79 Leavitt One Page 111 - Quarter Note Triplets
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 111. Quarter Note Triplets. Scales in 2nd and 4th Positions. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR80 Leavitt One Pages 112, 113 - Major Scales, 3rd Position
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Pages 112, 113. Major Scales, 3rd Position. Arpeggios. Thumb Position. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR81 Leavitt One Pages 114, 115 Rhythm Guitar
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Pages 114, 115. 3rd Position Review, Rhythm Guitar. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR82 Leavitt One Pages 114, 115 - 3rd Position Review, Melody
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Pages 114, 115. 3rd Position Review, Melody. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR83 Leavitt One Page 116 - Chord Forms
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 116. Chord Forms. Chord-playing exercises, and tips for giving them a more modern sound. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR84 Leavitt One Page 117 - Major Scales 1st Position
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 117. Learn/review Major scales (most used) in 1st Position. Finger Stretch. Thumb Position. Palm Muting. Picking Dynamics. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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SR85 Leavitt One Page 118 - Rhythm Guitar
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 118. First Position Review. Duet – Rhythm Guitar. Maj7, Diminished, Dom7(13) Chords. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature Picks.
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SR86 Leavitt One Page 118 Melody
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 118. First Position Review. Duet – Melody. Thumb Position, Palm Muting. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature Picks.
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SR87 Leavitt One Page 119 - Major Scales 4th Position
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 119. Major Scales in 4th Position. G Major and D Major. Pay careful attention to fingering. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature Picks.
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SR88 Leavitt One Page 120 - Major Scales 4th Position
Bill Leavitt, Volume 1, Page 120. Major Scales in 4th Position. A Major and E Major. Palm muting and left-hand muting. Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario XT (.012-.053) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature Picks.
