marc siegel music
lessons
Video Lesson I:
Right Hand Technique
Video Lesson II:
Strategies for Scale Practice
More Video Lessons:
Lesson 1:
Lesson 2:
(Jazz Band)
Lesson 3:
Lesson 4:
Lesson 5:
Lesson 6:
here's a treatment of a jazz standard for beginners:
version one has open chords in the 1st position and a TAB version of the melody
in the 1st position- great for guitar duet
the second version is a little more advanced chord study-
the chords are to be played "fingerstyle"
look for version 3 soon -"A Beginner Chord-Melody Arrangement"
Lesson 7:
The CAGED System of fretboard organization. I learned it from Joe Pass and Jim Ferguson
Essential for all serious guitar students!
Lesson 7.1:
Learn to master your fretboard
ii-V7-I chords in all twelve major keys in the 5th position
Lesson 7.2:
ii-V7-I "maps" for fretboard organization
Lesson 8:
A solo guitar arrangement of Bill Withers'
Notes for “Just the Two of Us”
This arrangement has a few challenges, but I hope you will find it rewarding and fun to play. The fingerings are what I use, but can certainly be modified if you desire. The chord forms are only guides they correspond to the beat they are placed above. There are some cross fret barres in measures 18 and in the C section. Have fun and let me know how it works for you-
Lesson 9:
A timeless standard by Hammerstein and Kern that every jazz guitarist should know.
This is a continuation of a series that introduces walking bass lines on the guitar.
Lesson 10:
The "Christmas Song" (you know "chestnuts roasting on an open fire...") written by Mel Torme. Arranged for beginner chord-melody guitar.
Lesson 11:
Here is a nice right hand classical study.
It has tablature, so being able to read music isn't necessary.
Lesson 12:
Another right hand study also with TAB.
Lesson 13:
Another study by Matteo Carcassi. A nice intro to tremolo.
It also has tablature, so being able to read music isn't necessary.
Lesson #14:
The question invariable comes up with every guitarist, how can I play fast? Here's how-
Speed Bursts
Lesson 15:
If you would like to study with Marc please contact him at 1-877-861-MARC or locally 910-352-1124
