2. Guitar, Bass & Fretted
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Essential Elements for Guitar - Book 1: Comprehensive Guitar Method

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!

Details

Publisher: Hal Leonard
Publication Date: 07/2005
Credits: by Will Schmid and Bob Morris
Medium: Softcover Audio Online
Pages: 98
Length: 12.00 in.
Width: 9.00 in.
Series: Essential Elements Guitar
Format: Book/Online Audio
ISBN: 0634054341
Guitar Tablature: Included