Ricks' Book

Rick Richardson 8234 Lamont Ave., Niagara Falls, Ontario Ph 905-354-8053

Rick was the guitar instructor for Ridley College from 1977 to 2006 and music school co-ordinator for the Niagara Symphony located in St. Catharines, Ontario from 1980 to 1985. He has written five books;

  • The Descending Digits Formula with 1st Position Flashcards for Guitar
  • 1st Position Flashcards for Bass Guitar
  • V Position Flashcards for Guitar
  • IX Position Flashcards for Guitar
  • The Cycling System to aid in the instruction of Guitar

Descending Digits Formula with 1st Position Flashcards for Guitar

Explains the 4 way method, taking the individual through the descending digits logic, using the flash cards to identify the note name, notate it on the music staff and locate it on the guitar in the first position to help maximize comprehension.

$10.00 + $4.95 S&H

1st Position Flashcards for Bass Guitar

Explains the 4 way method, taking the individual through the descending digits logic, using the flash cards to identify the note name, notate it on the music staff and locate it on the bass guitar in the first position to help maximize comprehension.

$10.00 + $4.95 S&H

V Position Flashcards for Guitar

Extends and connects the knowledge of notation and names to the location of the notes in the fifth position on the guitar.

$10.00 + $4.95 S&H

XI Position Flashcards for Guitar

Extends and connects the knowledge of notation and names to the location of the notes in the ninth position on the guitar.

$10.00 + $4.95 S&H

The Cycling System

The Cycling System takes each of the fundamental chords (Maj 7, min 7, Dom 7 and min 7 b5) found in or proper to a key signature and plays them implementing the circle of fifths from the first to the twelfth position on the guitar.

$10.00 + $4.95 S&H