Do you want to learn how to play acoustic or electric guitar?
Would you consider yourself a beginner in need of some direction?
Are you interested in developing your technique as a musician?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Hal Leonard's Guitar Method Book 1 is the ideal place to start! Book 1 follows a simple format, covering basics like; tuning, playing position, musical symbols, notes in first position, rhythms, strumming, and easy chords (C, G, G7, D7, Em). This sheet music book contains the fundamentals of guitar method, making it an excellent resource for students and teachers. Songs included:
Amazing Grace
For He's a Jolly Good Fellow
Greensleeves
Ode to Joy
Rockin' Robin
When the Saints Go Marching In
Yankee Doodle
And many more for you to play!
This is just the beginning of your musical journey. Find supplemental songbooks from Hal Leonard's Guitar Method series to become the guitarist you aspire to be!
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If playing the 6-string has always been a dream of yours, you deserve to learn from the most-trusted name in music. The Hal Leonard Guitar Method has given millions of players their first steps on a life-long journey to making music. It is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and reflects some of the best teaching ideas from around the world. This super-convenient Complete Edition features Method Books 1, 2 and 3 spiral-bound together.
Written by the “fiendishly talented” guitarist, author, and instructor Greg Koch and leading author, educator, and music ambassador Will Schmid, the books are designed to be used with a teacher or on your own.
Book One covers tuning; playing position; musical symbols; notes in first position; C, G, G7, D, D7, A7, and Em chords; rhythms through eighth notes; strumming and picking; over 80 great songs, riffs, and examples.
Book Two continues the instruction started in Book 1 and covers: Am, Dm, A, E, F and B7 chords; power chords; fingerstyle guitar; syncopations, dotted rhythms, and triplets; Carter style solos; bass runs; pentatonic scales; improvising; tablature; 92 great songs, riffs and examples; notes in first and second position; and more!
Book Three covers: the major, minor, pentatonic and chromatic scales, sixteenth notes; barre chords; drop D tuning; movable scales; notes in fifth position; slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs and string bends; chord construction; gear; great songs, riffs & examples; and more!
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This complete kit includes a full-size dreadnought guitar and download card access to three industry-leading instructional e-books: Play Guitar Today! book with online video, The Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart, and The Ultimate Guitar Scale Chart. The guitar is a full-size acoustic with high-quality build with natural finish.
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From the former editor of Guitar One magazine, here is a daily dose of vitamins to keep your chops fine tuned! Musical styles include rock, blues, jazz, metal, country, and funk. Techniques taught include alternate picking, arpeggios, sweep picking, string skipping, legato, string bending, and rhythm guitar. These exercises will increase speed, and improve dexterity and pick- and fret-hand accuracy. The accompanying online audio includes all 365 workout licks plus play-along grooves in every style at eight different metronome settings.
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Take Your Guitar Journey to the Next Level!
Building on the solid foundation of Book 1, Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 2 empowers you to grow as a confident, versatile player. You'll expand your chord vocabulary with Am, Dm, A, E, F, and B7, dive into the world of power chords and fingerstyle, and master expressive techniques like syncopation, dotted rhythms, and triplets.
Explore Carter-style solos, bass runs, and pentatonic scales to unlock your creativity–and start improvising with confidence. You'll also get hands-on with tablature, play in first and second position, and build your skills with 92 songs, riffs, and examples that make practice feel like performance.
Whether you dream of strumming around a campfire or jamming with a band, Book 2 is your next step toward becoming the guitarist you've always wanted to be!
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This premier method for the beginning classical guitarist, by one of the world's pre-eminent virtuosos and the recognized heir to the legacy of Andrés Segovia, is now completely revised and updated! Guitarists will learn basic classical technique by playing over 50 beautiful classical pieces, 26 exercises and 14 duets, and through numerous photos and illustrations. The method covers: rudiments of classical technique, note reading and music theory, selection and care of guitars, strategies for effective practicing, and much more!
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Discover the incredible world of guitar mastery with A Modern Method for Guitar – Volume 1! Using the same principles taught at the renowned Berklee College of Music, this foundational volume provides a comprehensive journey through guitar and music essentials. Perfect for those just starting out or looking to enhance their skills!
Pioneered by renowned musician and educator William Leavitt, this method offers a friendly introduction to guitar-playing, blending essential techniques and music theory basics tailored for new learners. With volume 1, you'll start with the basics: learning how to read notes and understand rhythm to make sense of melodies and songs. Learn the correct way to hold your guitar, position your hands, and use your fingers to create your first sounds. You'll be introduced to simple open chords and easy melodie, empowering you to play along with popular songs from the very start. Designed to lay a strong foundation, volume 1 sets you up for success, ensuring your ready to eventually tackle advanced songs and even improvise with confidence.
Let your guitar dreams take flight with Berklee's comprehensive guitar method today!
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Learn to Play Classical Guitar Today
Are you interested in playing classical guitar? Do you want a reliable method to follow with step-by-step instructions? Look no further! Learn to play the classical guitar with this comprehensive beginner's guide from Hal Leonard, the name musicians trust to learn any instrument. It is written by renowned classical guitarist, Paul Henry. Whether you're just picking up the instrument or looking to build a solid foundation, The Hal Leonard Classical Guitar Method will teach you everything you need to know to start playing.
Trusted Method for Self-Learners & Music Teachers
This book will guide you in: classical style and technique basics; two- and three-part music; time and key signatures; articulation; free and rest stroke; composers; and much more. It is full of helpful resources such as diagrams, photos, and practice tips to ensure a smooth progression, and info on PIMA technique. Designed for students learning on their own, or those under guidance of a teacher, this approach provides clear instruction and engaging lessons. Make learning simple and fun with a variety of music by master composers such as Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Schumann, Aguado, and more. Please note this method does not include tablature.
Audio Access Included
This edition includes a unique access code to companion DEMO TRACKS AND recorded accompaniments online for download or streaming. The accompanying online audio is enhanced with Playback+ tools that let you loop sections, adjust tempo and pitch, and tailor your practice experience.
Start your musical journey with a guide you can trust – and a method that has helped countless players make music with heart.
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A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar is designed for anyone just learning to play guitar. Written by one of the premier classical guitarists of our time and based on years of teaching students of all ages, this revised edition includes many new pieces and an in-depth introduction to two-part music (thumb-and-fingers technique) – the heart of the classical style! Book 1 includes: rest stroke and free stroke, how to read music, playing in open position, sharps and flats, basic notes and dotted notes, time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 2/4), melody with bass accompaniment, solos and duets, and more!
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Level Up Your Skills and Play Like a Pro
You've built the basics--now it's time to dig deeper and play with purpose. Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 3 helps you unlock the full potential of your instrument with advanced techniques, richer theory, and a wider sonic palette.
You'll master major, minor, pentatonic, and chromatic scales; tackle sixteenth notes and barre chords; explore drop D tuning and movable scales; and start playing confidently in fifth position. Learn the expressive tools of great guitarists--slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and bends--and take your soloing and phrasing to the next level.
Go beyond the fretboard with lessons on chord construction and gear. With great songs, riffs, and examples throughout, Book 3 is your guide to sounding polished, professional, and totally in command of your craft.
Whether you're prepping for the stage or just playing for the love of it, this book will get you there.
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As soon as the ChordBuddy is properly attached to your acoustic or electric guitar, you will be able to make music instantly. This comprehensive package features the complete learning system: a ChordBuddy device, an instruction book, a color-coded songbook with 60 songs, and DVD so you have everything you need to start playing right away! The ChordBuddy is in the key of “G” and makes the “G” “C” “D” and “Em” chords. As seen on Shark Tank!
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Guitar Workout is an intensive, comprehensive program that will increase your speed, agility, and creativity. This is the ultimate workout for any guitarist who wants to accelerate and articulate their speed picking! Train like a professional while gaining a greater understanding of the diatonic major scale, scale harmony, and the picking technique needed to play super-fast licks and riffs with melodic intelligence and creativity. Internationally renowned guitarist John Heussenstamm leads you through rigorous single-note warm-up exercises, speed drills, fingering patterns, sweeps, arpeggios, and melody construction. The book includes access to recordings of all the exercises. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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Fred Sokolow's best-selling guitar method and series has helped hundreds of thousands of guitar players. For the first time, this system is presented for the absolute beginner. While teaching the basic skills needed to play countless songs, Sokolow presents practical music theory that will enhance your playing. The visual fretboard patterns, used in all of the Roadmaps books, make it easier to understand the guitar and think like a musician. With chord grids, tablature, music notation and a recording, you'll immediately learn how to: play over 20 familiar tunes; strum and fingerpick songs with many different rhythms; play melodies in five different keys; play dozens of chords; use the “blues box” to play solos and to jam with other players; play power chords and barre chords up and down the neck; read tablature and music notation; and more! The accompanying recording, accessed online for download or streaming, includes the songs, scales and exercises that are presented in tablature and music notation throughout the book. The success of the Fretboard Roadmaps series is due to its practical, visual patterns, which help the guitarist learn to play – quickly!
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Play great chords instantly! The ChordBuddy learning system helps you make the C, D, G, & Em chords. All you have to do it press the buttons and strum! As soon as the ChordBuddy is properly attached to your acoustic or electric guitar, you will be able to play music and sound great. Follow the Lesson Plan and within a few weeks, you'll begin removing some of the tabs and making the chords on your own. Before you know it, you'll be able to play the guitar without ChordBuddy! The included Download Card gives you access to video lessons and a Lesson Book. Instructions for using the ChordBuddy and more can be accessed online. The package includes the ChordBuddy device, plus digital access to instructional videos, lesson plan, and songs.
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A thorough presentation of rhythms commonly found in contemporary music, including 68 harmonized melodies and 42 rhythm exercises. This highly respected and popular book is also an excellent source for duets, sight-reading and chord studies.
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