One of the defining characteristics of the method is its harmonic richness. Gangi was a master arranger and composer, and this is evident in the chord voicings and harmonic progressions found throughout the course. While many beginner methods rely on simple I-IV-V progressions, the Cerri-Gangi course introduces students to a wider color palette early on. This harmonic sophistication prepares the student for the realities of the standard repertoire—from the Romantic works of Giuliani to the modern complexities of Brouwer—ensuring that their ears are developed alongside their fingers.
: Unlike many modern methods, this course assumes you will read music (standard notation, not tabs). If you don’t read yet, learn alongside a beginner sight-reading book.