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Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1: Book Only

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(Guitar Method). 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! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hal Leonard; 2nd edition (January 1, 1970)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 54


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.14 x 12 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #9,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Music Techniques (Books) #9 in Guitars (Books) #40 in Music Instruction & Study (Books)


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  • Not too late to learn…
I am taking guitar lessons at 70 years old. The book is clear and takes things slowly. I have a teacher and he recommended this book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024 by bookworm

  • Good beginners book
I would recommend purchasing the book that contains the audio files instead of this book that doesn’t. It’s well worth the few dollars more and makes your learning experience less intimidating and frustrating. I purchased book 2 and 3 with the audio files. Much better experience. Overall the lesson books are very good. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024 by Amazon Customer

  • Best starter guitabook
As a guitar teacher I have been using this book for 20 years- it is an excellent starter for all guitarists. Of course I supplement it with songs that I give them to also learn chords earlier than the book introduces them... because I think it is more fun for students to also play and strum songs... but this is my go to to teach reading music and playing melodies and understanding basic music theory in a very gradual practical way. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024 by Guitar Girl

  • Perfect for learning guitar
I bought this for my son a while ago for his guitar class and he has been improving so well. Highly recommended for learning guitar.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024 by Kindly

  • Excellent book. Kinda nice that they teach you the ...
Excellent book. Kinda nice that they teach you the notes on a string one at a time. However right after you learn the 4th string it skips to a couple chords and then resumes to learning the 5th string about 10 pages later. Just make sure you use the table of contents. You need to skip around at times for a more logical flow. Also, it would be nice if scales were in the book which incorperated what you learned thus far. I got these from my guitar teacher. I feel the book is really good but it is missing just a little something. I would still recommend it over other books I have seen. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2017 by Me123

  • Great for beginners
This book is fantastic for beginners. I've always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but reading sheet music and learning the fingerings intimidated me. This book has blown that intimidation away. Excellent for anyone looking to learn how to play.
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024 by Anthony Edsall

  • A great classic
I've been using this book for 10 years with students ranging in age from 1st grade through 8th and really like the clear introduction to the notes and chords and basic music theory. I also appreciate that it is not dumbed down like some of the newer releases.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024 by Lauren

  • Guitar class book.
Book needed for guitar lessons for my kids. Good price.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024 by Momma_6

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