This two-volume method uses both standard music notation and TAB making it great for teaching yourself or learning with a teacher. Book one gives you information on subjects such as the different types of guitars, a history of the guitar, what to look for when buying a new or used guitar, caring for your guitar, tuning your instrument and reading music There are also lots of great songs that help introduce techniques important to good guitar playing. In addition to more great songs, book two introduces techniques such as bending, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, palm mute and more. Rock, heavy metal, blues, country, jazz and jazz-rock TAB licks are included along with some handy reference charts that make learning fun and easy.

Yamaha Guitar Method (Yamaha Individual Instruction, Bk 1)

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Ron Manus

Morty Manus

Music

Alfred Music

Teach yourself to play by use of TAB or standard music notation. Imperative lessons for beginners include how to maintain your guitar in good playing condition * explanation of the differences between various types of guitars and the sounds they make * guitar fingerboard chart * a short history of the guitar.

Yamaha Guitar Method, Bk 2: The Easy-to-Use Tab Method That Gets You Started Playing Now!

Ron Morton

Learn to play guitar and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of playing either acoustic or electric guitar. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about various guitar types and the sounds they create, how to care for your very own guitar, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation and tablature. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and TAB. You will learn to play in an array of musical styles, including Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues, Country, Jazz and Folk. Near the end of the book, you will be introduced to advanced tablature techniques such as bends, slides, and palm muting, which will help you color your musical creations with your own unique, rockin' style. The book features the following helpful resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Tablature Licks * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Guitar note chart * Magic chord accompaniment guide * Guitar fingerboard chart The accompanying video provides nearly 2 hours of video instruction, helping you understand the concepts with more ease and efficiency. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Guitar: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing the Guitar!, Book & Online Video/Audio (Teach Yourself Series)

From Alfred Music Publishing, the worldwide leader in music education products since 1922, comes Alfreds Teach Yourself to Play Guitar, Complete Electric Starter Pack! This best-selling, complete starter pack includes a high-quality Firebrand electric guitar, deluxe accessories including a 10-watt amp with overdrive, padded gig bag with carrying handle, an extra set of strings, a set of 3 Firebrand guitar picks, digital tuner and Alfreds Teach Yourself to Play Guitar Course (Book, CD, DVD, Software for Mac and PC), the best-selling multimedia instruction series for beginners of all ages! High-quality Firebrand electric guitar that features: * Basswood body for light weight and a full, rich tone * Maple neck with rosewood fretboard * Die-cast, chrome tuning machines keep the instrument in tune and sounding great * Synchronized tremolo

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Electric Guitar, Complete Electric Guitar Pack: Everything You Need to Start Playing Now! (Book, CD, DVD, CD-ROM, Electric Guitar, Amplifier, Accessories)

Solid guitar instruction at a great value. This book includes online audio so you can listen and play along with every song and example---all for the same price as the book alone! Learn by playing familiar blues, rock, jazz, classical, folk, and country songs from the fundamentals of level 1 to the more advanced techniques of level 4. 48 pages.

Basix Tab Guitar Method

Manus, Ron

Manus, Morty

Morton Manus