The Path

"THE Guitar Principles
Path: Level One

Chords and Rhythm"

Does Anybody Really Know What Timing Is? Does Anybody Really Care?
(you should!!)

Many songs use rhythms that are much more complex than this song.

by Stevie Nicks for some intense sixteenth note syncopation.....

Reaction To "The Path"
from long-time teacher/player Byron Santo.....

"...Received Jamie's new book yesterday, WOW! I must say she has done it again, explained the unexplainable.

I wish that I had this book
when I was learning how to
read music. Would have
saved teachers and myself
allot of time and headaches.
Just the chapters on
rhythm are worth the cost
of the book!

Oh, and the chord chapters.
I could have saved a few
years of practicing chords
just with those pages. It is definitely a first to have information like that in print!

With Jamie's books aiding musicians in learning, a
"new breed of musicians" is being born; the level of
musicianship even from beginners in the next few
years will be extraordinary.

Great Book Jamie,"

Byron Santo

One of the biggest problems beginning guitarists face is having to sing melodies while keeping a steady strum. The problem is that even "simple" songs have complex melodies, containing syncopations, ties, dots, and other nasty rhythm stuff that no one has really explained in a way beginning (and often advanced!) players understand.

Until Now!

The GuitarPrinciples Path Level One: Chords & Rhythm contains the most complete and concise course on the fundamentals of understanding the system of written rhythm notation used in music that you will find anywhere.

It is specially designed to give you the understanding and ability you need in this vital area of musical training, AND to relate it immediately to your goals as a guitarist. Your first goal should be to get to "First Base", the ability to strum a steady beat, change chords on time, and sing along.

Do you understand the rhythm to the melody of this song? (The melody is the notes written above the words).

If you are using The Path, you know that to understand a rhythm, you must be able to write in the counting symbols, tap your foot, and count or sing the rhythm. If you can't do this, you don't understand the rhythm!

The first few measures of this song have a very syncopated melody. You cannot sing and play this song unless you understand syncopation. Syncopation is one of the rhythmic devices you will be given a full understanding of in "The Path".

Syncopation With Ties

Syncopation With Dots

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