RGT Electric Guitar - Performance Diploma ALCM

Electric Guitar Performance Diploma Handbook for the London College of Music ALCM will develop your Guitar playing potential to an advanced and internationally-recognised qualification in Electric Guitar playing.

This book and CD set will help you to prepare for the diploma by developing all aspects of your playing in a structured way and setting yourself a challenging target to aim for.

This ALCM Diploma course has been developed by the Registry of Guitar Tutors – the world’s foremost organisation for Guitar education – in association with London College of Music Exams, one of the world’s longest established and most respected music examination boards.

The included CD features Guitar solos by David Gilmour, Peter Green and Steve Vai, as well as demonstration tracks and backing tracks. 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.

The topics covered include:

• Playing rhythm guitar along to a backing-band track
• Technical studies involving string bends
• Reproducing and developing a lead solo
• Lead and rhythm improvisation
• Slides, slurs and vibrato
• Following a chord chart