Mel Bay (February 25, 1913 – May 14, 1997) was a musician and publisher best known for his series of music education books. His Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords remains a bestseller.
Biography
Childhood and early life
Melbourne E. Bay was born on February 25, 1913 in the little Ozark Mountain town of Bunker, Missouri. He bought a Sears Roebuck guitar at the age of 13 and several months later played his first "gig". Bunker didn't have a guitar teacher so Bay watched the few guitarists he knew and copied their fingering on the fret board, teaching himself chords. Once he felt he knew the rudiments of the guitar, he started experimenting with other instruments, including tenor banjo, mandolin, Hawaiian guitar and ukulele.
Bay played in front of an audience every chance he got, including a stint with a snake oil salesman in and around his hometown. The man hired Bay to play the banjo while sitting in the salesman's car. Once a crowd gathered to listen, Bay would stop playing, and the salesman would pitch his cure-all.
Imagine, two guitar masters taking lessons from Mel Bay books! Just too funny!
published: 21 Jul 2008
Sweet Lorraine arr. by Mel Bay - Rob MacKillop, acoustic archtop guitar
http://www.RobMacKillop.net
published: 09 Sep 2011
Mel Bay vs Hal Leonard - Which GUITAR Method is BEST for BEGINNERS?? Which is BEST for YOU?
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Mel Bay Modern Method Grade 1 - https://amzn.to/3b8eREI
Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 - https://amzn.to/3pQHE54
Mel Bay Modern Method Grade 1 Expanded Edition - https://amzn.to/2MBuuup
In this video I compare two of the most popular guitar methods for beginner guitarists, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method and the Mel Bay Modern Method. I focus on Book 1 and Grade 1 respectively. These books are both fantastic methods that I use all the time for beginner guitar students. This video discusses the...
published: 04 Jan 2021
FIRST THREE NOTES ON GUITAR - Page 7 - Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1
This is the first lesson in a series of lessons using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1 as our primary source of instruction. This lesson focuses on page 7 which teaches the first three notes on the first string: E, F, and G.
This series is intended to be a companion resource to your study in Mel Bay's method. It is NOT intended to replace the book. To be successful with this video series you will NEED to purchase a copy of Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1.
Here is the link: https://amzn.to/2XE0fW6
****CHECK OUT https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
------- Support this channel and help the lessons continue by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34U...
published: 01 Jul 2020
BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE GUITAR LESSON SERIES using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 2
IMPORTANT: All lessons in the Grade 2 book will be available here on YouTube under our membership program! Click JOIN to access all lessons after Grade 1.
If you have specific questions you'd like Nick to answer for you, you can become a Patreon! There is even more video content, mini-lessons, and video answers to questions for Patreon supporters. Thank you for supporting Nick Tolman Music in this way. See you there! https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
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Hello everyone and welcome to my new beginner/intermediate guitar lesson series using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 2. In this lesson, I introduce Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 and discuss some of the things you can expect to learn in it. I also play an exam...
published: 08 Jan 2021
Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Complete: Russell Street Jazz Blues
From the best book for learning to read music for the Plectrum-Guitar style, a beautiful slow jazz-blues pieces by William Bay. I hope you like it. The Plectrum-Guitar style is wide and varied, from classical to jazz, and all sorts in between. I have many videos in this style - see my dedicated website: https://archtopguitar.net f you like what I do, why not "buy me a coffee" by making a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SupportRob?locale.x All donations go to help fund my free videos, research and websites - a sadly not-for-profit venture! Rob
published: 16 Jul 2023
Mel Bay Grade 3 “The Happy Guitarist”
Slow
Mel Bay’s Modern Guitar Method Grade 3
Key of A
published: 11 Feb 2020
Beginner Guitar Lesson Series using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 - What will you learn?
Welcome to Nick Tolman Music! I am a professional musician and multi-instrumentalist who has been playing and teaching music for more than 20 years. In addition to being a working and gigging musician, I have a degree in music education which really adds to my ability you help teach you to play guitar!
This video series is a beginner guitar lesson series using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 as our primary source of instruction. I will provide a guitar lesson for each page on the book giving you additional insight and direction to help you be successful as you use the book.
To use this series you MUST purchase Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1! Here is a link: https://amzn.to/2XE0fW6
Join me on July 1st for 30 straight days of guitar instruction!
****CHECK OUT https://...
published: 27 Jun 2020
Mel Bay | Living St. Louis
Living St. Louis producer Ruth Ezell profiles the life of Missouri musician, Mel Bay. Growing up, he was a talented guitar player, but his great success came from making instructional books that taught others how to play the guitar. Bay later opened a music store in Kirkwood that would sell his world-famous instruction books and a variety of musical instruments.
published: 28 Nov 2007
Famous Lute Solos arranged for Plectrum/Pick Guitar by Rob MacKillop (Mel Bay publications)
Direct link to the Mel Bay page (with full contents): https://www.melbay.com/Products/31059MEB/famous-lute-solos-arranged-for-plectrum-guitar.aspx I'm really pleased with this edition, and hope that guitarists who play with a plectrum/pick no longer feel left out when playing great lute solos. The book has twenty "greatest hits" of the Renaissance and Baroque lute repertoires, in easy-to-read TAB and also standard notation. I'm available for Zoom lessons based on this book, should you be interested. See https://robmackillop.net/tuition/ for details.
^^^^^ ENTER OUR MONTHLY GIVEAWAY each month for a chance to win monthly Guitar Accessories as well as a FENDER STRAT at the end of 2021! ^^^^^
https://nickto...
^^^^^ ENTER OUR MONTHLY GIVEAWAY each month for a chance to win monthly Guitar Accessories as well as a FENDER STRAT at the end of 2021! ^^^^^
https://nicktolmanmusic.com/giveaway/
------- Support this channel and help the lessons continue by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
Mel Bay Modern Method Grade 1 - https://amzn.to/3b8eREI
Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 - https://amzn.to/3pQHE54
Mel Bay Modern Method Grade 1 Expanded Edition - https://amzn.to/2MBuuup
In this video I compare two of the most popular guitar methods for beginner guitarists, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method and the Mel Bay Modern Method. I focus on Book 1 and Grade 1 respectively. These books are both fantastic methods that I use all the time for beginner guitar students. This video discusses the similarities and differences.
Digital downloads available @ https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:51 – Similarities
3:32 – Differences
6:21 – Approaches to Chords
^^^^^ ENTER OUR MONTHLY GIVEAWAY each month for a chance to win monthly Guitar Accessories as well as a FENDER STRAT at the end of 2021! ^^^^^
https://nicktolmanmusic.com/giveaway/
------- Support this channel and help the lessons continue by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
Mel Bay Modern Method Grade 1 - https://amzn.to/3b8eREI
Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 - https://amzn.to/3pQHE54
Mel Bay Modern Method Grade 1 Expanded Edition - https://amzn.to/2MBuuup
In this video I compare two of the most popular guitar methods for beginner guitarists, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method and the Mel Bay Modern Method. I focus on Book 1 and Grade 1 respectively. These books are both fantastic methods that I use all the time for beginner guitar students. This video discusses the similarities and differences.
Digital downloads available @ https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:51 – Similarities
3:32 – Differences
6:21 – Approaches to Chords
This is the first lesson in a series of lessons using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1 as our primary source of instruction. This lesson focuses on page...
This is the first lesson in a series of lessons using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1 as our primary source of instruction. This lesson focuses on page 7 which teaches the first three notes on the first string: E, F, and G.
This series is intended to be a companion resource to your study in Mel Bay's method. It is NOT intended to replace the book. To be successful with this video series you will NEED to purchase a copy of Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1.
Here is the link: https://amzn.to/2XE0fW6
****CHECK OUT https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
------- Support this channel and help the lessons continue by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission on any items you purchase at no extra cost to you. I only link products that I ACTUALLY use and recommend.
This is the first lesson in a series of lessons using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1 as our primary source of instruction. This lesson focuses on page 7 which teaches the first three notes on the first string: E, F, and G.
This series is intended to be a companion resource to your study in Mel Bay's method. It is NOT intended to replace the book. To be successful with this video series you will NEED to purchase a copy of Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1.
Here is the link: https://amzn.to/2XE0fW6
****CHECK OUT https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
------- Support this channel and help the lessons continue by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission on any items you purchase at no extra cost to you. I only link products that I ACTUALLY use and recommend.
IMPORTANT: All lessons in the Grade 2 book will be available here on YouTube under our membership program! Click JOIN to access all lessons after Grade 1.
If ...
IMPORTANT: All lessons in the Grade 2 book will be available here on YouTube under our membership program! Click JOIN to access all lessons after Grade 1.
If you have specific questions you'd like Nick to answer for you, you can become a Patreon! There is even more video content, mini-lessons, and video answers to questions for Patreon supporters. Thank you for supporting Nick Tolman Music in this way. See you there! https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
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Hello everyone and welcome to my new beginner/intermediate guitar lesson series using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 2. In this lesson, I introduce Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 and discuss some of the things you can expect to learn in it. I also play an example of the first and last exercises in the book. This is a great series and will really help take you to the next level of playing. Stay tuned for weekly lessons from this book!
*****NEW FACEBOOK GROUP*******
https://www.facebook.com/groups/melbayguitarsupport
Come join the new Mel Bay Guitar Support Group on Facebook! This is a place to ask questions and seek help as you're learning and/or teaching from the Mel Bay Series.
Digital downloads available @ https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission on any items you purchase at no extra cost to you. I only link products that I ACTUALLY use and recommend.
IMPORTANT: All lessons in the Grade 2 book will be available here on YouTube under our membership program! Click JOIN to access all lessons after Grade 1.
If you have specific questions you'd like Nick to answer for you, you can become a Patreon! There is even more video content, mini-lessons, and video answers to questions for Patreon supporters. Thank you for supporting Nick Tolman Music in this way. See you there! https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
___________________________________________________________
Hello everyone and welcome to my new beginner/intermediate guitar lesson series using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 2. In this lesson, I introduce Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 and discuss some of the things you can expect to learn in it. I also play an example of the first and last exercises in the book. This is a great series and will really help take you to the next level of playing. Stay tuned for weekly lessons from this book!
*****NEW FACEBOOK GROUP*******
https://www.facebook.com/groups/melbayguitarsupport
Come join the new Mel Bay Guitar Support Group on Facebook! This is a place to ask questions and seek help as you're learning and/or teaching from the Mel Bay Series.
Digital downloads available @ https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission on any items you purchase at no extra cost to you. I only link products that I ACTUALLY use and recommend.
From the best book for learning to read music for the Plectrum-Guitar style, a beautiful slow jazz-blues pieces by William Bay. I hope you like it. The Plectru...
From the best book for learning to read music for the Plectrum-Guitar style, a beautiful slow jazz-blues pieces by William Bay. I hope you like it. The Plectrum-Guitar style is wide and varied, from classical to jazz, and all sorts in between. I have many videos in this style - see my dedicated website: https://archtopguitar.net f you like what I do, why not "buy me a coffee" by making a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SupportRob?locale.x All donations go to help fund my free videos, research and websites - a sadly not-for-profit venture! Rob
From the best book for learning to read music for the Plectrum-Guitar style, a beautiful slow jazz-blues pieces by William Bay. I hope you like it. The Plectrum-Guitar style is wide and varied, from classical to jazz, and all sorts in between. I have many videos in this style - see my dedicated website: https://archtopguitar.net f you like what I do, why not "buy me a coffee" by making a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SupportRob?locale.x All donations go to help fund my free videos, research and websites - a sadly not-for-profit venture! Rob
Welcome to Nick Tolman Music! I am a professional musician and multi-instrumentalist who has been playing and teaching music for more than 20 years. In additi...
Welcome to Nick Tolman Music! I am a professional musician and multi-instrumentalist who has been playing and teaching music for more than 20 years. In addition to being a working and gigging musician, I have a degree in music education which really adds to my ability you help teach you to play guitar!
This video series is a beginner guitar lesson series using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 as our primary source of instruction. I will provide a guitar lesson for each page on the book giving you additional insight and direction to help you be successful as you use the book.
To use this series you MUST purchase Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1! Here is a link: https://amzn.to/2XE0fW6
Join me on July 1st for 30 straight days of guitar instruction!
****CHECK OUT https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
------- Support this channel and help the lessons continue buy visiting https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links
Welcome to Nick Tolman Music! I am a professional musician and multi-instrumentalist who has been playing and teaching music for more than 20 years. In addition to being a working and gigging musician, I have a degree in music education which really adds to my ability you help teach you to play guitar!
This video series is a beginner guitar lesson series using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 as our primary source of instruction. I will provide a guitar lesson for each page on the book giving you additional insight and direction to help you be successful as you use the book.
To use this series you MUST purchase Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1! Here is a link: https://amzn.to/2XE0fW6
Join me on July 1st for 30 straight days of guitar instruction!
****CHECK OUT https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
------- Support this channel and help the lessons continue buy visiting https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links
Living St. Louis producer Ruth Ezell profiles the life of Missouri musician, Mel Bay. Growing up, he was a talented guitar player, but his great success came fr...
Living St. Louis producer Ruth Ezell profiles the life of Missouri musician, Mel Bay. Growing up, he was a talented guitar player, but his great success came from making instructional books that taught others how to play the guitar. Bay later opened a music store in Kirkwood that would sell his world-famous instruction books and a variety of musical instruments.
Living St. Louis producer Ruth Ezell profiles the life of Missouri musician, Mel Bay. Growing up, he was a talented guitar player, but his great success came from making instructional books that taught others how to play the guitar. Bay later opened a music store in Kirkwood that would sell his world-famous instruction books and a variety of musical instruments.
Direct link to the Mel Bay page (with full contents): https://www.melbay.com/Products/31059MEB/famous-lute-solos-arranged-for-plectrum-guitar.aspx I'm really pl...
Direct link to the Mel Bay page (with full contents): https://www.melbay.com/Products/31059MEB/famous-lute-solos-arranged-for-plectrum-guitar.aspx I'm really pleased with this edition, and hope that guitarists who play with a plectrum/pick no longer feel left out when playing great lute solos. The book has twenty "greatest hits" of the Renaissance and Baroque lute repertoires, in easy-to-read TAB and also standard notation. I'm available for Zoom lessons based on this book, should you be interested. See https://robmackillop.net/tuition/ for details.
Direct link to the Mel Bay page (with full contents): https://www.melbay.com/Products/31059MEB/famous-lute-solos-arranged-for-plectrum-guitar.aspx I'm really pleased with this edition, and hope that guitarists who play with a plectrum/pick no longer feel left out when playing great lute solos. The book has twenty "greatest hits" of the Renaissance and Baroque lute repertoires, in easy-to-read TAB and also standard notation. I'm available for Zoom lessons based on this book, should you be interested. See https://robmackillop.net/tuition/ for details.
^^^^^ ENTER OUR MONTHLY GIVEAWAY each month for a chance to win monthly Guitar Accessories as well as a FENDER STRAT at the end of 2021! ^^^^^
https://nicktolmanmusic.com/giveaway/
------- Support this channel and help the lessons continue by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
Mel Bay Modern Method Grade 1 - https://amzn.to/3b8eREI
Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 - https://amzn.to/3pQHE54
Mel Bay Modern Method Grade 1 Expanded Edition - https://amzn.to/2MBuuup
In this video I compare two of the most popular guitar methods for beginner guitarists, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method and the Mel Bay Modern Method. I focus on Book 1 and Grade 1 respectively. These books are both fantastic methods that I use all the time for beginner guitar students. This video discusses the similarities and differences.
Digital downloads available @ https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:51 – Similarities
3:32 – Differences
6:21 – Approaches to Chords
This is the first lesson in a series of lessons using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1 as our primary source of instruction. This lesson focuses on page 7 which teaches the first three notes on the first string: E, F, and G.
This series is intended to be a companion resource to your study in Mel Bay's method. It is NOT intended to replace the book. To be successful with this video series you will NEED to purchase a copy of Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1.
Here is the link: https://amzn.to/2XE0fW6
****CHECK OUT https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
------- Support this channel and help the lessons continue by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission on any items you purchase at no extra cost to you. I only link products that I ACTUALLY use and recommend.
IMPORTANT: All lessons in the Grade 2 book will be available here on YouTube under our membership program! Click JOIN to access all lessons after Grade 1.
If you have specific questions you'd like Nick to answer for you, you can become a Patreon! There is even more video content, mini-lessons, and video answers to questions for Patreon supporters. Thank you for supporting Nick Tolman Music in this way. See you there! https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
___________________________________________________________
Hello everyone and welcome to my new beginner/intermediate guitar lesson series using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 2. In this lesson, I introduce Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 and discuss some of the things you can expect to learn in it. I also play an example of the first and last exercises in the book. This is a great series and will really help take you to the next level of playing. Stay tuned for weekly lessons from this book!
*****NEW FACEBOOK GROUP*******
https://www.facebook.com/groups/melbayguitarsupport
Come join the new Mel Bay Guitar Support Group on Facebook! This is a place to ask questions and seek help as you're learning and/or teaching from the Mel Bay Series.
Digital downloads available @ https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission on any items you purchase at no extra cost to you. I only link products that I ACTUALLY use and recommend.
From the best book for learning to read music for the Plectrum-Guitar style, a beautiful slow jazz-blues pieces by William Bay. I hope you like it. The Plectrum-Guitar style is wide and varied, from classical to jazz, and all sorts in between. I have many videos in this style - see my dedicated website: https://archtopguitar.net f you like what I do, why not "buy me a coffee" by making a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SupportRob?locale.x All donations go to help fund my free videos, research and websites - a sadly not-for-profit venture! Rob
Welcome to Nick Tolman Music! I am a professional musician and multi-instrumentalist who has been playing and teaching music for more than 20 years. In addition to being a working and gigging musician, I have a degree in music education which really adds to my ability you help teach you to play guitar!
This video series is a beginner guitar lesson series using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 as our primary source of instruction. I will provide a guitar lesson for each page on the book giving you additional insight and direction to help you be successful as you use the book.
To use this series you MUST purchase Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1! Here is a link: https://amzn.to/2XE0fW6
Join me on July 1st for 30 straight days of guitar instruction!
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Living St. Louis producer Ruth Ezell profiles the life of Missouri musician, Mel Bay. Growing up, he was a talented guitar player, but his great success came from making instructional books that taught others how to play the guitar. Bay later opened a music store in Kirkwood that would sell his world-famous instruction books and a variety of musical instruments.
Direct link to the Mel Bay page (with full contents): https://www.melbay.com/Products/31059MEB/famous-lute-solos-arranged-for-plectrum-guitar.aspx I'm really pleased with this edition, and hope that guitarists who play with a plectrum/pick no longer feel left out when playing great lute solos. The book has twenty "greatest hits" of the Renaissance and Baroque lute repertoires, in easy-to-read TAB and also standard notation. I'm available for Zoom lessons based on this book, should you be interested. See https://robmackillop.net/tuition/ for details.
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In this video I compare two of the most popular guitar methods for beginner guitarists, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method and the Mel Bay Modern Method. I focus on Book 1 and Grade 1 respectively. These books are both fantastic methods that I use all the time for beginner guitar students. This video discusses the similarities and differences.
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Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:51 – Similarities
3:32 – Differences
6:21 – Approaches to Chords
This is the first lesson in a series of lessons using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1 as our primary source of instruction. This lesson focuses on page 7 which teaches the first three notes on the first string: E, F, and G.
This series is intended to be a companion resource to your study in Mel Bay's method. It is NOT intended to replace the book. To be successful with this video series you will NEED to purchase a copy of Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1.
Here is the link: https://amzn.to/2XE0fW6
****CHECK OUT https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
------- Support this channel and help the lessons continue by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission on any items you purchase at no extra cost to you. I only link products that I ACTUALLY use and recommend.
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If you have specific questions you'd like Nick to answer for you, you can become a Patreon! There is even more video content, mini-lessons, and video answers to questions for Patreon supporters. Thank you for supporting Nick Tolman Music in this way. See you there! https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
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Hello everyone and welcome to my new beginner/intermediate guitar lesson series using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 2. In this lesson, I introduce Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 and discuss some of the things you can expect to learn in it. I also play an example of the first and last exercises in the book. This is a great series and will really help take you to the next level of playing. Stay tuned for weekly lessons from this book!
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^^ FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES ^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission on any items you purchase at no extra cost to you. I only link products that I ACTUALLY use and recommend.
From the best book for learning to read music for the Plectrum-Guitar style, a beautiful slow jazz-blues pieces by William Bay. I hope you like it. The Plectrum-Guitar style is wide and varied, from classical to jazz, and all sorts in between. I have many videos in this style - see my dedicated website: https://archtopguitar.net f you like what I do, why not "buy me a coffee" by making a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SupportRob?locale.x All donations go to help fund my free videos, research and websites - a sadly not-for-profit venture! Rob
Welcome to Nick Tolman Music! I am a professional musician and multi-instrumentalist who has been playing and teaching music for more than 20 years. In addition to being a working and gigging musician, I have a degree in music education which really adds to my ability you help teach you to play guitar!
This video series is a beginner guitar lesson series using Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 as our primary source of instruction. I will provide a guitar lesson for each page on the book giving you additional insight and direction to help you be successful as you use the book.
To use this series you MUST purchase Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1! Here is a link: https://amzn.to/2XE0fW6
Join me on July 1st for 30 straight days of guitar instruction!
****CHECK OUT https://www.nicktolmanmusic.com
------- Support this channel and help the lessons continue buy visiting https://www.patreon.com/nicktolmanmusic
^^FAVORITE GUITAR ACCESSORIES^^
Acoustic Strings - https://amzn.to/34YNs3o
Picks - https://amzn.to/34UzgIF
Strap - https://amzn.to/2SVC1Ut
Tuner - https://amzn.to/2GY9P0P
Metronome - https://amzn.to/2H5tCes
Humidity Control - https://amzn.to/3jZmf72
Guitar Maintenance - https://amzn.to/3lEyBls
Capo - https://amzn.to/2SUalj6
Footstool - https://amzn.to/2SVa0wg
Music Stand - https://amzn.to/2IvHYpl
*Links in my descriptions are generally affiliate links
Living St. Louis producer Ruth Ezell profiles the life of Missouri musician, Mel Bay. Growing up, he was a talented guitar player, but his great success came from making instructional books that taught others how to play the guitar. Bay later opened a music store in Kirkwood that would sell his world-famous instruction books and a variety of musical instruments.
Direct link to the Mel Bay page (with full contents): https://www.melbay.com/Products/31059MEB/famous-lute-solos-arranged-for-plectrum-guitar.aspx I'm really pleased with this edition, and hope that guitarists who play with a plectrum/pick no longer feel left out when playing great lute solos. The book has twenty "greatest hits" of the Renaissance and Baroque lute repertoires, in easy-to-read TAB and also standard notation. I'm available for Zoom lessons based on this book, should you be interested. See https://robmackillop.net/tuition/ for details.
Mel Bay (February 25, 1913 – May 14, 1997) was a musician and publisher best known for his series of music education books. His Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords remains a bestseller.
Biography
Childhood and early life
Melbourne E. Bay was born on February 25, 1913 in the little Ozark Mountain town of Bunker, Missouri. He bought a Sears Roebuck guitar at the age of 13 and several months later played his first "gig". Bunker didn't have a guitar teacher so Bay watched the few guitarists he knew and copied their fingering on the fret board, teaching himself chords. Once he felt he knew the rudiments of the guitar, he started experimenting with other instruments, including tenor banjo, mandolin, Hawaiian guitar and ukulele.
Bay played in front of an audience every chance he got, including a stint with a snake oil salesman in and around his hometown. The man hired Bay to play the banjo while sitting in the salesman's car. Once a crowd gathered to listen, Bay would stop playing, and the salesman would pitch his cure-all.
That's when the tension building on the ESPN set in Green Bay, Wisconsin, finally combusted. For days, Mel Kiper Jr ... “Mel ... Kiper and Riddick went back and forth (inaudibly, mostly) until Riddick countered with “Mel, the draft has spoken.”.
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... in Green Bay ... ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper and fellow NFL draft analyst Field Yates put together a three-round mock draft less than a week before the April 24 start of the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay.