Berklee Basic Guitar - Phase 2: Guitar Technique by William Leavitt is a guitar solo method and repertoire collection that continues the musical and technical concepts introduced in Phase I of the Berklee Basic Guitar series. Written for guitar players seeking additional repertoire and ensemble experience, this volume combines traditional melodies, classical selections, folk favorites, and original compositions in a structured continuation of the Berklee approach.
The collection features solo arrangements alongside two-part and three-part ensemble pieces, giving players opportunities for both individual practice and collaborative performance. Designed as a continuation of the Phase I curriculum, the book encourages the development of a personal musical voice while exploring a broad range of styles, textures, and ensemble settings.
This guitar method and sheet music collection includes solo arrangements as well as two-part and three-part ensemble pieces, providing opportunities for both individual practice and group performance. The repertoire spans a variety of musical styles and eras, allowing players to experience different musical textures, phrasing approaches, and ensemble interactions within a single volume. The book is written for guitar and serves as a practical continuation of the Berklee Basic Guitar curriculum.
Song List
The Big Rock Candy Mountain * Chopsticks * Chorale #26 (Bach) * Chorale #38 (Bach) * Fifty Rocks (Leavitt) * The Glow Worm * The Happy Farmer Returning From Work, Op. 68, No. 10 * Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy) * In My Merry Oldsmobile * Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair * Joy To The World * La Paloma Blanca (The White Dove) * Lirpa-Lee Melody (Leavitt) * Maidens Wish (Chopin) * My Wild Irish Rose * Polly Wolly Doodle * A Short Sad Song (Leavitt) * Short'nin' Bread * Softshoe Shuffle (Leavitt) * Spanish March * 2-Part Invention (Bach) * When The Saints Go Marching In