A complete guitar course for absolute beginners with Lee Hodgson! This easy-to-follow tutorial is ideal if you've just bought your first guitar or if there's been a guitar sitting around somewhere just waiting to be strummed??? This DVD will take you from novice level through to intermediate level. Yet it requires no prior knowledge at all: it truly is for someone starting from the beginning. Slowly but surely the tutor guides you through all the things that a beginner needs to know and very importantly points out what can go wrong. Each of the carefully designed chapters includes chord vocabulary while commonly used scales and technique are introducedstrategically along with some practical theory nothing too demanding just enough to help you understand what you???re doing and why. You???ll soon be strumming chords picking out melodies and hopefully writing some songs of your own! Making music has never been so easy!

In this easy-to-follow book and DVD set Juan Martin and Patrick Campbell provide a thorough introduction to flamenco Guitar.What are the essential elements and techniques of flamenco Guitar playing?How does one capture the real essence of authentic flamenco Guitar? These are questions that Juan Martin celebrated virtuoso flamenco guitarist and teacher addresses in this first book of a projected three-volumeseries.This method is designed for the complete beginner and requires no prior knowledge of the Guitar or flamenco music. It also provides invaluable insights and material for more advanced players who want to capture theessential sounds rhythms and emotional power of true flamenco.The series begins with in-depth demonstrations of how the basic building blocks of flamenco Guitar technique are used in actual flamenco music. The materialthen progresses to a detailed exploration of the individual rhythmic forms - the palos.In this book the fundamental palos of Solea and Alegrias are presented to emphasize the basic rhythms and provide examples of falsetas- the melodic passages. Martin then shows how to apply these when collaborating with a dancer and singer.In Essential Flamenco Guitar: Volume 1 the music is transcribed in standard notation andtablature (cifra). The two DVDs contain over 3.5 combined hours of explanation and demonstrations.The first DVD provides a detailed introduction to basic techniques using examples of authentic flamenco to show thesetechniques in action. The second DVD progresses to demonstrations of the Solea and Alegrias including music for the soloist and the Guitar accompanying the dancing and singing.

The classic instruction manual for the beginner including chapters on Tablature Basic Right- and Left-Hand techniques Alternating Bass Arpeggios Bass Runs Transposition and much more. Here are over 45 songs complete with melody chords and accompaniment. Basic information and direction as to chords and various techniques of playing. Extensive folk song material upon which to practice and develop these techniques. The intention here is to go into much greater detail and to proceed much more slowly with the crucial first stages of study so that the student may emerge from his first few months with the guitar with a solid foundation of basic techniques.

With Online Audio-This beginner's method for 12-string Guitar by veteran guitarist Tommy Flint covers all of the basics for getting started. Topics include tuning and strings; reading chord diagrams notation and tablature; blues; triplets; slurs;slides; melody playing on the 1st and 2nd strings; two and three part harmony; movable chords; and rolls. Numerous solos give the student a chance to practice the skills being taught. The audio download available online is ahelpful audio tool for attaining the correct sound.

More and more adults are taking the positive step to learn or rediscover how to play the Guitar. But having made the decision the challenge is knowing where to turn! Whatever your starting point leading Guitar educationalists James Longworth and Nick Walker provide the answers in this all-in-one adult tutor It’s Never Too Late To Play Guitar: An instructive teach-yourself programme covering essential music theory and the basics of Guitar technique. Contains a wealth of original music alongside pop rock blues folk classical and jazz hits. Breaks down the key musical features of different styles such as classic chordprogressions riffs and strumming patterns – ideal for aspiring songwriters! Packed with useful information in the form of technical tips help with notation and ‘Did you know?’ boxes. Photocopiable chord and notation guides for quick reference. Recommended listening ideas. CD containing a vast range of play-along tracks to make even the simplest pieces sound great. Perfect for beginner acoustic and classical guitarists and an ideal grounding for aspiring Electric Guitar players.

All the music in both standard notation and tablature to fifty standards from the beginner and intermediate Classical Guitar repertoires. Includes a full-length CD of all the pieces performed by Jerry Willard.Learn pieces by Grieg Paganini Sor Giuliani Carcassi and many more.

The Play It All series are Tutorial DVD's presented in association with respected amplification and instrument manufacturers Peavey. This is a complete Beginner programme for learning Rock Metal Funk Blues and Reggae onacoustic guitar. Learn authentic acoustic techniques with master instructor John McCarthy. With a huge resource of tips and tricks easy to follow close-ups and a step-by-step approach this is a fantastic place for novices tostart and progress to higher levels. This pack also contains a CD or Rock House Jam Disc with drum bass and guitar backing tracks web links and access and full band accompaniment for practice.

The House of Blues and producers of The Rock House Method join together to bring you this accelerated acoustic guitar course designed to take you from the very first stages of beginner to intermediate player in no time. It's jam-packed with instruction that covers a complete spectrum of techniques and components for acoustic guitar. You will learn the parts of the guitar proper hand position tuning open and full form chords strum patterns major & minor scales song rhythms and the basics of finger picking. You will be playing complete song rhythms with the full band backing tracks.This expanded edition features: redesignedpackagingupdated and revised lessons8 new pages of lessons addedall audio tracks now available as downloadand a PDF digital edition for portable devices when the product gets registered

Description The songs in the Hal Leonard Easy Rhythm Guitar books are presented with large, easy-to-read “Rhythm Tab” notation. The rhythm guitar part, or accompaniment, is carefully arranged for beginner to intermediate players. Chord frames are provided to help the player with left-hand fingerings. Lyrics and a melody cue are also included. Just listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The audio CD works on any CD player. For PC and Mac users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! This pack lets you play the chords and riffs of 10 Christmas hits. Songlist Blue Christmas Do You Hear What I Hear Frosty The Snow Man Happy Xmas (War Is Over) Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Jingle-bell Rock Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Silver Bells

Tab Edition-The Hal Leonard Classical Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play classical Guitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by renowned classical guitarist and teacher Paul Henry uses the music of the master composers to teach you the basics of the classical style and technique.The book includes pieces by Beethoven Bach Mozart Schumann Purcell and many more and includes lessons on:TuningProper playing techniqueNotes in open positionPIMA techniqueTime signaturesKey signaturesScalesChordsandmore.Includes access to audio demo tracks online for download or streaming.

The songs in the Hal Leonard Easy Rhythm Guitar books are presented with large easy-to-read ?Rhythm Tab? notation. The rhythm guitar part or accompaniment is carefully arranged for beginner to intermediate players. Chord frames are provided to help the player with left-hand fingerings. Lyrics and a melody cue are also included. Just listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The audio CD works on any CD player. For PC and MAC users the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!