ALCM electric guitar performance diploma handbook - Merv Young

Book & CD. This book will help you develop your guitar playing potential and gain an advanced and internationally-recognised qualification in electric guitar playing. The book includes a free CD, including guitar solos of David Gilmour, Peter Green and Steve Vai, as well as demonstration tracks and backing tracks. This ALCM 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 Associate Diploma from London College of Music Exams, which would legally entitle you to append the letters ALCM 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 string bends, slides, slurs, vibrato; Reproducing and developing a lead solo; Playing rhythm guitar along to a backing-band track; Lead and rhythm improvisation; Following a chord chart.