Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition (Book/Audio Online) Standard

The Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition provides everything you need to learn guitar, from first chords to advanced techniques. Developed by expert instructors, this combo book and online audio package is ideal for players of all skill levels. It covers guitar fundamentals in a logical, step-by-step way using popular rock, blues and country songs. The Hal Leonard Guitar Method will have you playing songs right away, while teaching you proper positioning, reading music, chords, scales and music theory.

164 Full-Band Play-Along Tracks

Practice makes perfect. The online audio component gives you access to 164 professionally recorded tracks to play along with. Hear how each new technique or scale should sound, then join in. The adjustable tempo feature lets you start slowly and build up speed. Looping capabilities allow you to focus on certain sections. Whether you want to rehearse a specific part before a lesson or just jam for fun, these practice tracks make learning engaging and enjoyable.

Slow Down Audio Without Changing Pitch

The included PLAYBACK+ software is a game changer. It allows you to slow down the tempo of tracks without altering the pitch. Play a track at half speed but still match the original key. This useful tool makes it easier to pick out specific notes and nuances in a song. As your skills improve, you can gradually increase the speed until you're playing in real time. PLAYBACK+ provides an invaluable way to learn by ear at your own pace.

Covers Essential Guitar Skills

This comprehensive course teaches you proper hand positioning, how to hold a pick, tuning your guitar, reading tablature and standard notation, basic chords, barre chords, strumming patterns, fingerpicking, slides, bends, hammer-ons and pull-offs. You'll explore major, minor, pentatonic and blues scales. Step-by-step lessons take you through rock, folk, country and blues songs. By the end, you'll have a solid foundation in guitar technique and music theory that will serve you well for years to come.

Start your guitar journey today with the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition.