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.
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,ABRSM guitar publicationsTrinity College guitar publications to musical style,A Performer's Guide to Music of the Baroque Period, Classical Period, Romantic Period etc.
There are also institutions that offer worldwide graded music exams. Examples include: ABRSM: graded music exams from Grade 1 to Grade 8,ABRSM: Graded Music Exams (Instrument, or Theory, or Practical Musicianship)ABRSM: Guitar syllabus (Grade 1 to Grade 8) or advanced diplomas Trinity College London: graded music exams from Grade 1 to Grade 8,Trinity College: Music Grade Exams (Grade 1 to Grade 8) Music Certificate Exams,Trinity College: Music Certificate Exams or advanced diplomasTrinity College: DiplomasUNISA: graded music examinationsAMEB: Australian Music Examinations BoardANZCA: Australian and New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited VMEB: Vienna Music Examination Board Articles which consider graded exams in the context of the classical guitar have been written by the EGTA (European Guitar Teachers Association).Making the Grade by Neil Smith (EGTA 1993)Grade Examinations Working Party Report by Richard Wright (EGTA 1993)Articles about EGTA
Music pedagogy Classical guitar pedagogy also includes music pedagogy. Relevant publications from John Sloboda and others exist, which consider e.g.: Psychology of Music OUP: Psychology of Music Philosophy of Music OUP: Philosophy of Music Music EducationOUP: Music Education
Classical guitar technique
Brad Conroy's lesson on simple right hand arppegios
Bibliography Bibliography at the end of the article
References
External links
EGTA (European Guitar Teachers Association) EGTA - European Guitar Teachers Association (UK) The EGTA Series: realising new aims in educational guitar music by Richard Wright (1996) The EGTA Series A Common Approach: National Curriculum (see also: 1) A Common Approach - An instrumental/vocal curriculum
Articles The Role of 'Expressive Doing' in Education by Ricardo Iznaola (EGTA, 2000) Unleashing Talent by Ricardo Iznaola (EGTA, 1994) Making Music: Is Musical Ability a 'gift'...or... by Ricardo Iznaola (Presentation for the DU Alumni Symposium, October 3, 2009)