Take your guitar teaching to a new level! Hal Leonard's top-selling comprehensive method for band and strings is now also available for guitar. With the time-tested classroom teaching methods of Will Schmid and Bob Morris and popular songs in a variety of styles, Essential Elements for Guitar is sure to become a staple of guitar teachers' instruction – and get beginning guitar students off to a great start.
This method has been designed to meet the National Standards for Music Education, with features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, multicultural songs, basic improvisation and more. Concepts covered in Book 1 include: getting started; basic music theory; guitar chords; notes on each string; ensemble playing; and much more!
Songs used in Book 1 include such hits as: Dust in the Wind • Eleanor Rigby • Every Breath You Take • Hey Jude • Hound Dog • Let It Be • Ode to Joy • Rock Around the Clock • Stand By Me • Surfin' USA • Sweet Home Chicago • This Land Is Your Land • You Really Got Me • and more!
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If you've been wanting to learn how to play guitar, here's your chance to make those goals become a reality!
Published by Hal Leonard, the most trusted name in music education, Teach Yourself to Play Guitar has been carefully created specifically for the student with no music-reading background. With lesson examples presented in today's popular tab format, which also incorporates simple beat notation for accurate rhythm execution, Teach Yourself to Play Guitar offers the beginning guitarist not only a comprehensive introduction to essential guitar-playing fundamentals, but a quick, effective, uncomplicated and practical alternative to the multitude of traditional self-instructional method books.
You'll learn: tuning; basic hand and finger positions; open chords, power chords, and barre chords; strumming and picking; single-note melodies and riffs; patterns and fills; and more.
This comprehensive book includes lesson examples and song excerpts in a variety of musical styles – rock, folk, classical, country and more. Students will also learn to understand fretboard organization, chord patterns, and guitar anatomy by way of easy-to-interpret diagrams, photos and illustrations.
Teach Yourself to Play Guitar provides complete, concise explanations while keeping text to a minimum and prepares the student to take their guitar journey in all the directions they're interested in!
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For electric or acoustic guitar - or both! Teaches music notation, tablature, Full chords and power chords, riffs, licks, and scales, and rock and blues styles. Method Book 1 includes 73 songs and examples.
The accompanying audio is accessed through Hal Leonard's popular MyLibrary system using the provided code. The audio can be streamed or downloaded and includes 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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The ultimate chord book has 174 chords with clear, full-color photos and diagrams grouped by chord family. Conveniently sized at 4.5 x 12 to fit in your guitar case!
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Dive into the ultimate guitar learning journey with A Modern Method for Guitar – Complete, the all-in-one treasure trove melding the iconic volumes 1, 2, and 3 into one seamless guide. Crafted to meet an overwhelming demand, this edition brings the time-tested guitar curriculum from Berklee College of Music right into your hands.
Renowned for revolutionizing guitar education, William Leavitt's method has not only been the cornerstone of Berklee's guitar program but has also shaped the talents of countless guitarists around the globe. This comprehensive book is your passport to mastering the guitar, offering innovative solos, engaging duets, and intensive exercises that systematically enrich your understanding of melody, harmony, and rhythm.
Don't wait to unlock the full potential of your guitar playing. Choose Berklee's Modern Method for Guitar and get started on your journey today!
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Building Blocks of Music
Are you interested in learning the guitar? Did you recently purchase that acoustic guitar you've been eyeing? Or maybe you're a guitar teacher looking for a comprehensive course to help students get started? You're in the right place! Essential Elements for Guitar – Book 1 is an excellent place to start. This educational method book gradually introduces new concepts in a clear format, followed by effective reinforcement exercises. Designed for beginners, this music book is a creative approach that enhances students' understanding while making learning fun.
Enable Learning & Spark Creativity
The Essential Elements books are reliable resources utilized by music educators for classroom instruction and private lessons. Beginner guitarists will find the tools they need to develop essential skills and a solid foundation for the basics. The EE series includes traditional workbook pages and features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, multicultural songs, basic improvisation, and more. Concepts covered in Book 1 include: getting started; basic music theory; guitar chords; notes on each string; music history; ensemble playing; performance spotlights; and much more!
Popular Music Provides Instant Motivation
The Essential Elements method uses popular songs to reinforce concepts and motivate students to keep learning. Book 1 includes such hits as: Dust in the Wind • Eleanor Rigby • Every Breath You Take • Hey Jude • Hound Dog • Jambalaya (On the Bayou) • Let It Be • Ode to Joy • Rock Around the Clock • Stand by Me • Surfin' U.S.A. • Sweet Home Chicago • Yellow Submarine • You Really Got Me • and more!
Audio Access Included
Whether you are just beginning your musical journey, or strengthening your foundational knowledge, the Essential Elements for Guitar books follow a practical and proven approach to learning. This edition includes a unique access code to quality demonstration and backing tracks online–available 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 method you can trust!
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The Gig Bag Book of Picture Chords for all Guitarists features over 1000 standard chord forms presented in easy-to-read diagrams and clear, close-up, full-color photos.
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Express yourself through the beautiful voice of the solo guitar. Solo Guitar Playing can teach even the person with no previous musical training how to progress from simple single-line melodies to mastery of the guitar as a solo instrument. Fully illustrated with diagrams, photographs, and over 200 musical exercises and repertoire selections, this book offers thorough instruction in every phase of classical guitar playing. Complete coverage of individual skills includes: Basic technique; Reading music, memorizing, and ear-training; Mastering the fingerboard; Building dexterity and speed; Developing tone color and musical phrasing; Position playing; Interpretation; and more. Since its first printing in 1968, Frederick Noad's Solo Guitar Playing has been used by countless students and teachers of classical guitar. The fourth edition features revised and updated exercises and an expanded selection of solo guitar repertoire gleaned from the best-selling Frederick Noad Guitar Anthology.
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Everything You Need to Go from Beginner to Rockstar!
“The ultimate learning tool to go from zero to hero in no time!” –Guitar World
Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to level up your skills, this all-in-one method has everything you need to start playing right away. With songs from AC/DC, Green Day, Nirvana, Van Halen, and more, you'll be learning real music from day one -- no boring exercises, just great riffs and songs that keep you hooked.
Why This Method Rocks:
• Play Songs You Love: Learn with iconic riffs like “Crazy Train” and “Smoke on the Water,” plus classic power chord jams from the Who and Neil Young.
• Super Easy to Follow: Step-by-step lessons in tab format make it simple to start playing fast.
• From Basics to Advanced Skills: Covers everything from holding your guitar to power chords, riffs, and rhythm playing.
• Tons of Extras: Online audio demos, warm-up exercises, a fretboard atlas, tuning tips, and even gear advice.
• Perfect for Any Style: Rock, blues, punk, and more--this method helps you find your sound.
This special Combo Edition includes Books 1, 2, and 3, giving you a complete learning path with hundreds of riffs, songs, and exercises to keep you inspired. Pick up your guitar, start playing, and get ready to rock!
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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“The ultimate learning tool to go from zero to guitar hero in no time!” –Guitar World magazine
Designed for electric or acoustic guitar.
Get started quickly and easily – with songs you want to play! This method introduces notes with riffs like “Crazy Train” and “Smoke on the Water,” power chords with classics by AC/DC and the Who, chord-strumming with songs from Neil Young and Nirvana, and much more. The method's unique, well-paced, and logical teaching sequence will get students playing more easily than ever before, and music from popular artists like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin will keep them playing and having fun. Book 1 includes: parts of the guitar, easy-to-follow guitar tablature, notes & riffs starting on the low E string, tempo & time signatures, understanding notes and rests, palm muting, vibrato, power chords, open chords, strumming, slides and slurs, hammer-ons and pull-offs, many music styles, nearly 100 riffs and songs, and more!
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Instructional book contains life-size pictures of fingering positions. Select the chord you want and see exactly how to play it! Features basic chords for all popular keys. The ideal gift for the beginning guitarist!
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This value-priced pack contains everything a beginning electric or acoustic guitarist needs to get started! It includes the Second Edition of the Level 1 book with online audio from the world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method, as well as the method's correlating DVD.
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Have you always dreamed of playing the guitar? Join the millions of other musicians who have started their musical journey with the Hal Leonard Guitar Method!
The second edition of this renowned method by Will Schmid and Greg Koch is a favorite among teachers for its effectiveness and ease. Students love its simple format that teaches them music fundamentals while allowing them to play songs right from the start. Book 1 covers beginner basics like tuning, easy chords (C, G, G7, D7, Em), rhythms, solos and strumming, along with a chord chart and traditional songs to build a strong foundation.
But it doesn't end there! The Hal Leonard Guitar Method offers supplemental methods and songbooks to help you grow into the guitarist you aspire to be.
Start your musical journey today with the Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Book 1! This deluxe beginner edition for Book 1 includes the book, online access to 48 audio tracks and 85 minutes of video lessons. 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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Covers 180 scales in all 12 keys in standard notation and tab, with fingering suggestions plus the different scale positions that cover the entire fretboard. Includes fretboard diagram.
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Navigate the guitar neck better than ever before with this easy-to-use book! Designed from Musicians Institute core curriculum programs, it covers essential concepts for players of every level, acoustic or electric. A hands-on guide to theory, it will help you learn to build any scale or chord on your own and unleash creativity. No music reading is required. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes new music examples.
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