Books with author William Baxter

Absolutely the easiest step-by-step method available. Ideal for young children in either individual or group instruction, this text presents basic concepts and very carefully advances the child into harmonica performance. Utilizes favorite melodies such as Jingle Bells; London Bridge; Oh When the Saints; Pop Goes the Weasel; Camptown Races: and more.

Without a hint of condescension, this book with included audio offers the young classic guitarist a thorough grounding in reading standard notation in first position. This book was written in the Mel Bay tradition of providing only enough music theory to understand what is required of the student at any given point in the book. Numerous studies and folksong melodies are presented with suggested chord changes for accompaniment by a teacher or a second student guitarist. Includes guides to purchasing a classic guitar, proper posture and hand positions, tuning the guitar, and much more. Written in standard notation only. Includes access to online audio.

This is a popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning it integrates chord playing with note reading. The student starts with easy one finger chord forms and strums accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. The subsequent volume completes this course. The method features Ron Wheeler's colorful cartoon artwork. A full length dvd also supplement this method.