At the Brighton Guitar Centre we have music for all tastes and all levels of playing. The following is a small sample of some of the most popular books, covering classical, steel string acoustic, jazz, bass and more. Remember, if you want to order some hard-to-find book or piece, then just contact us.

Songbird.

Eva Cassidy was a gifted guitarist as well as a unique singer, and these faithful transcriptions from her hugely popular album are joy to play. 

O Brother

You have seen the film - now play the tunes. Accurate transcriptions make this a  very popular book.

Rock school

We carry all the Grades for guitar and bass.

Absolute Beginners.

As the title implies this book and CD is perfect for someone wanting a straightforward beginners book. For acoustic or electric.

 

We carry many children books, including the Guitarists Way Series, which is widely used at schools. Many books have accompanying CD’s.

Your First Guitar Method Progressive Method for Young Beginners Introducing Guitar for the Young Beginners

Guitarists Way Books 1-4
as well as all the repertoire books in this series from Holley Music

Disney Movie Hints
All their favorites in easy arrangements

Trinity Grade 1-8
Trinity 2001 Syllabus has been extended to 2003
Technical Development for Guitarists
Plus Trinity Sight Reading
The Baroque Book and Classical Book plus other Chanterelle publications

All Frederic Noad's books are very well thought out and presented. His arrangements and editing are always reliable. Sadly he died this year.
Solo Guitar Playing The Classical Guitar First Book for the Guitar

Twenty Studies by F.Sor, Segovias Edition
An absolute must for every serious guitarist.
Pumping Nylon
Scott Tennants excellent books - great ideas giving a comprehensive technical work-out.
Picture Chords
We carry many books dealing with chords, how to find them, and more importantly, how to use them.

The Complete Guitar Player Series covers every area of playing , including many songbooks. A great source for your favorite songs.
The Compete Guitar Player Book 1, with CD.
One of the best books to get going with.
The Complete Guitar Player Songbook The Complete Guitar Player Bob Dylan Songbook

We carry a selection of books dealing with Jazz guitar, from songbooks to methods, from comping to soloing.
Jazz&Popular Guitar Progressive Jazz Guitar Mel Bay's Jazz Guitar Handbook

Flatpicking Guitar Essentials
A great book if you want to get into American Folk and Bluegrass.
The New Guitar Book

A very well thought out new book, covering all aspects of playing including theory and music reading.

We also carry Bass guitar books, from beginner to the more advanced player.
The Complete Bass Player Bass Guitar Play Bass Guitar
 
We also carry a selection of books for mandolin, banjo and ukulele.


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