Includes detailed descriptions of everything from sweep-picking and tapping to hammer-ons, pull-offs and string skipping. Large, easy-to-read music examples are shown in standard music notation and TAB. The CD includes accompaniments for songs and exercises.

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 5 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfred's Basic Rock Guitar Method book 1 provides a completely new approach to learning guitar for students who want to play in the rock style. By starting on the 6th string, you are immediately able to play riffs and licks that inspire guitarists to continue learning and have fun doing it! The book features clear, well-paced instruction along with large photographs of fingering that is expected in the Alfred's Basic series. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Guitar Methods---the best choice for today's beginning guitar students. *Music & Sound Retailer Award-Winner

A comprehensive method that first teaches music reading, then explores many of the most common syncopated rhythms of modern popular music. Includes practice tips, rhythm exercises, beginning music theory, and a recording demonstrating all the examples in the book. 64 pages.

This book is packaged with a play-along CD at an unbeatable price, and full of pictures of the pros in action, providing motivation for students. The gradual and rewarding learning pace is based on sound educational values loved by teachers and students alike.

The Basix(R) book of Scales, Chords and Arpeggios provides all you need to develop a great technique at the keyboard! Includes all the major, minor and chromatic scales, plus chords and cadences for all keys. The CD provides an accompaniment for every exercise.

Includes blues, rock, country and hard rock styles---over 100 licks & riffs for live and studio performance. All licks are shown in standard music notation and TAB. These are scale and fingering patterns every guitarist needs to know. The CD includes all examples and solos.

This is the third book of this fun and easy method to learn to play the guitar. In addition to 6/8 time and the dotted-8th & 16th note rhythm, you will learn alternating bass notes, triplets and arpeggios. Styles include blues, rock, jazz, classical, folk and country. The CD includes all songs and examples.

This handy introduction to the guitar will teach you everything you need to know to get started playing and caring for your new instrument. You'll learn the parts of the guitar, how to put on and tune strings, and essential, basic techniques. You'll even understand how music works as you learn your first chords and strum some all-time favorite songs! Now that you've taken the first big step and purchased a guitar, let this easy-to-use book be your guide through your exciting guitar adventure.

This handy introduction to the guitar will teach you everything you need to know to get started playing and caring for your new instrument. You'll learn the parts of the guitar, how to put on and tune strings, and essential, basic techniques. You'll even understand how music works as you learn your first chords and strum some all-time favorite songs! Now that you've taken the first big step and purchased a guitar, let this easy-to-use book be your guide through your exciting guitar adventure. The CD demonstrates all the examples in the book. (32 pages)