Learn to play guitar with ease and authority!
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 is the ideal companion for anyone embarking on their guitar journey. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to guitar playing in an easy-to-follow format. Now in an updated second edition, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 covers everything from how to hold your guitar to understanding musical notation to playing chords, melodies, and rhythm.
Before diving into songs and exercises, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 ensures you build a solid foundation. It starts from the very beginning by teaching you how to hold the guitar properly and tune each string. You'll then learn musical notation, time signatures, and note values. With the fundamentals down, you can start applying what you've learned through fun exercises, drills, and popular beginner songs like "Hey There Delilah" and "Let It Be.
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 introduces you to essential open chords like C, G, D, Em, and A7. With the included chord chart, you can easily see how to form each chord. You'll then use these chords to start strumming and playing songs. Practice alternating between chords smoothly while keeping time to develop coordination and muscle memory. The book provides strumming patterns of varying difficulty to suit your skill level.
In addition to chords and strumming, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 teaches you how to read and play single note melodies. You'll start by learning the natural notes on the first string, then expand out to the other strings. Apply what you've learned through fun exercises, drills, and popular songs. The book also covers basic rhythms such as whole, half, and quarter notes to build your sense of timing and syncopation.
To supplement the lessons in the book, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 provides audio tracks of the exercises and songs that you can stream or download. Play along with the recordings to help you visualize the proper rhythm, tempo, and phrasing. The audio examples are an invaluable tool for developing your listening skills and improving your technique.
Before diving into songs and exercises, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 ensures you build a solid foundation. It starts from the very beginning by teaching you how to hold the guitar properly and tune each string. You'll then learn musical notation, time signatures, and note values. With the fundamentals down, you can start applying what you've learned through fun exercises, drills, and popular beginner songs like "Hey There Delilah" and "Let It Be.
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 introduces you to essential open chords like C, G, D, Em, and A7. With the included chord chart, you can easily see how to form each chord. You'll then use these chords to start strumming and playing songs. Practice alternating between chords smoothly while keeping time to develop coordination and muscle memory. The book provides strumming patterns of varying difficulty to suit your skill level.
In addition to chords and strumming, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 teaches you how to read and play single note melodies. You'll start by learning the natural notes on the first string, then expand out to the other strings. Apply what you've learned through fun exercises, drills, and popular songs. The book also covers basic rhythms such as whole, half, and quarter notes to build your sense of timing and syncopation.
To supplement the lessons in the book, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 provides audio tracks of the exercises and songs that you can stream or download. Play along with the recordings to help you visualize the proper rhythm, tempo, and phrasing. The audio examples are an invaluable tool for developing your listening skills and improving your technique.
Features
- Book
- Guitar lessons cover:
- Tuning
- Playing position
- Musical symbols
- Notes in first position
- C, G, G7, D, D7, A7, and Em chords
- Rhythms through eighth notes
- Strumming and picking
- Over 80 great songs, riffs, and examples