Contemporary Class Guitar
A revolutionary new course of instruction for class guitar offering the ultimate in solid educational value and maintenance of student interest. Teaches chords for singing, strumming and finger picking; instruction in melody playing and music theory; guitar solos and ensemble, improvisation and writing music. Many popular songs, including: Eleanor Rigby * By The Time I Get To Phoenix * Hey Jude * Yesterday * You Needed Me * The Long And Winding Road * It’s Hard To Be Humble * Daniel * Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys * and more! Each book has more than 45 songs and is 96 pages long.
Country Guitar
A first of its kind, the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience at an amazingly affordable price! Each book/DVD features several lessons pertaining to one topic, and the DVD lessons feature on-screen music. The lessons are loaded with valuable tips and information, and song examples help to demonstrate the concepts in action. Country Guitar – At a Glance features four lessons, including: Country Rhythm Guitar, Country Lead Guitar, Chicken Pickin, and Pedal Steel Licks. Includes 17 songs: Bullish Boogie * Folsom Prison Blues * Hey, Good Lookin’ * Mountain Music * Please, Please Baby * Sixteen Tons * Wildwood Flower * and more.
Guitar World’s 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
This unique book also includes insightful background and performance notes for more than 40 of the best solos.
Visual Guitar Theory – An Easy Guide to Recognizing and Understanding Essenti…
Many guitarists spend years, or entire lives, feeling their way around the guitar neck in the dark. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Experiencing the freedom that comes with a little theoretical knowledge is not as difficult as it may seem. With Visual Guitar Theory, you’ll quickly « connect the dots » by seeing and understanding the shapes and patterns that make music work, with over 500 full-color fretboard diagrams, detailed lessons, quizzes, and an organized, progressive teaching approach. Topics covered include: intervals; building triads; transposing chord shapes; inversions; building scales; and much more.
Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Second Edition – Complete Edition – Books 1, 2 and…
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and reflects some of the best teaching ideas from around the world. This super-convenient Complete Edition features the new and improved method books 1, 2 and 3 spiral-bound together. This edition includes online access to 164 full-band tracks for demonstration or play-along. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each 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.
Masterful Arrangements for Classical Guitar
35 beautiful pieces superbly recorded and arranged for solo classical guitar in standard notation and tablature by Bridget Mermikides. Recordings of Bridget playing each piece are accessed online for download or streaming. Works include: Andante Largo op. 5 no. 5 (Sor) * Andante – Violin Sonata no. 2 (Bach) * Coppelia Waltz (Delibes) * The Entertainer (Joplin) * How Can I Keep from Singing (Lowry) * Humoresque (Dvorak) * Sicilienne (Paradis) * Tristesse op. 10 no. 3 * Waltz no. 15 op. 39 (Brahms) * and more.
Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Second Edition – Complete Edition – Books 1, 2 and…
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and reflects some of the best teaching ideas from around the world. This super-convenient Complete Edition features the new and improved method books 1, 2 and 3 spiral-bound together, available as a book only (00699040) or book with online audio (00697342)!
Total Picking Control – Expanded Speed Mechanics for Guitar – The Complete Co…
Total Picking Control is a comprehensive guide tailored for intermediate to advanced guitar players who aim for complete mastery over their instrument. This exceptional course encompasses 60 sequential lessons, each accompanied by a full song study, and is the brainchild of Troy Stetina, a renowned musician and educator known for his expert techniques and deep understanding of guitar mechanics. The course boasts 17 hours of video performance and instruction, as well as 60 full-band audio play-along backing tracks, offering an exceptionally comprehensive learning experience. Each lesson is organized into six sections and delivers the following: * Musical Study – A complete song presented in standard notation and tablature to focus on specific techniques, spanning a diverse range of musical genres including rock, metal, country, and classical. Certain studies also come with Preparation Examples to assist in mastering the material. * Video Lesson – Includes both a full play-through and detailed walk-through of the Musical Study, along with additional insights. * Play-Along Audio Track – A high-quality, full-band recording of the Musical Study, minus the featured guitar part, providing a professional backing track for practice. * Advanced Concept – Offers « extra credit » assignments for students eager to push beyond the foundational lesson material. With Troy Stetina’s guidance, Total Picking Control stands out as a groundbreaking course for guitarists seeking to dominate their craft!
Picture Chord Encyclopedia – Photos and Diagrams for 2,600 Guitar Chords!
The most comprehensive guitar chord resource ever! Beginning with helpful notes on how to use the book, how to choose the best voicings and how to construct chords, this extensive, 264-page source for all playing styles and levels features five easy-to-play voicings of 44 chord qualities for each of the twelve musical keys – 2,640 chords in all! For each, there is a clearly illustrated chord frame, as well as an actual photo of the chord being played! Includes info on basic fingering principles, open chords and barre chords, partial chords and broken-set forms, and more. Great for all guitarists! Also available in 9 inch. x 12 inch. version (HL00695224)
The Ultimate Guitar Scale Chart: 120 Most Commonly Used Scales Hal Leonard 2000
The Ultimate Guitar Scale Chart is a comprehensive and detailed reference guide specifically designed for guitarists. With 120 most commonly used scales tailored for the guitar, with easy-reference diagrams.