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Starting guitar : the number one method for young guitarists  Cover Image Book Book

Starting guitar : the number one method for young guitarists / by Matt Scharfglass.

Scharfglass, Matt (Author).

Summary:

An introduction to guitar playing.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0711967504 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 48 p. : col. ill., music. + 1 sound disc (4 3/4 in.)
  • Publisher: New York : Amsco Publications, c2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Accompanying CD contains music of and accompaniment to the pieces covered in the lessons in the book.
Subject: Guitar > Methods > Self-instruction

  • Hal Leonard
    (Music Sales America). Starting Guitar is a successful and enjoyable introduction to playing the guitar. It has been designed specifically with children in mind: the book and CD are packed with pop, folk, rock and classical pieces that are all easy to approach and yet great fun to play. It is the number one method for young guitarists and is much like having your own music teacher! Simply listen to the CD, practice the pieces from the book, and then play along with the backing tracks. You will soon become proficient at reading notation, tablature, chord diagrams and a host of other musical symbols. A number of example and repertoire pieces have been included to help learning and these begin with basic single-line melodies and progress to full chords and strumming patterns. This method is packed full with tips, helpful diagrams, summary checklists, re-caps and loads of useful advice so you'll be playing the guitar in no time!
  • Hal Leonard
    Starting Guitar is a successful and enjoyable introduction to playing the guitar. It has been designed specifically with children in mind: the book and CD are packed with pop, folk, rock and classical pieces that are all easy to approach and yet great fun to play. It is the number one method for young guitarists and is much like having your own music teacher! Simply listen to the CD, practice the pieces from the book, and then play along with the backing tracks. You will soon become proficient at reading notation, tablature, chord diagrams and a host of other musical symbols. A number of example and repertoire pieces have been included to help learning and these begin with basic single-line melodies and progress to full chords and strumming patterns. This method is packed full with tips, helpful diagrams, summary checklists, re-caps and loads of useful advice so you'll be playing the guitar in no time!

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