Student preparation for entrance into guitar studies at Radford
University should prepare the following:
Own a high quality classical guitar
Own at least one of the following:
Adjustable footstool
Efel or A-frame
Own and use nail care products including:
500 grit sandpaper
metal nail file
buffers
Study the following (recommended and required classical guitar
texts):
First book for Classical Guitar - Frederick Noad
Modern Classical Guitar Method - Charles Duncan (Hal Leonard)
Guitar 2000 Charles Duncan (Summy-Birchard)
Kitharlogus Riccardo Iznaola
Royal Conservatory Scales & Arpeggios Book-Norbert Kraft
(Frederick Harris)
120 Arpeggios for the Right Hand -- Mauro Giuliani
Resources:
Rosewood Guitar (on the Web)
Guitar Solo Publications (GSP) - 415-896-1144 (or on the web)
Brodt Music, 800-438-4129
Music Shop in Blacksburg, VA.
Prepare 2 (two) solos of a contrasting nature and 2 and 3 octave
major and minor scales.
Practice sight-reading.
Students wishing to be considered for scholarship should audition at
the earliest possible date.
If you have further questions or would like more information,
contact Dr. Robert Trent |
