(Instructional). This comprehensive method for beginners is designed for anyone just learning to play the Mexican six-string bass guitar known as the guitarron. It serves as an introduction to the instrument, its techniques, reading music, and teaching you how to play with fun songs and video lessons available online for download or streaming. Topics covered include: tuning * left- and right-hand technique * notes on the fingerboard * open-string notes * stopped notes * scales * accompaniment styles * and more.

(Guitar Method). Book 3 covers: the major, minor, pentatonic and chromatic scales, sixteenth notes; barre chords; drop D tuning; movable scales; notes in fifth position; slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs and string bends; chord construction; gear; great songs, riffs & examples; and more!

(Guitar Method). Book 2 includes studies and songs in the keys of C, G, D, Em, and F, syncopations and dotted rhythms, more advanced strums, the most common 1st position chords, solos, bass runs and a variety of styles from bluegrass to blues-rock. A great selection of traditional songs including: Simple Gifts * Mamma Don't 'Low * Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring * and many more.

(Guitar Method). The second book in our classic guitar method is now available digitally with audio accompaniment! Book 2 includes studies and songs in the keys of C, G, D, Em and F, syncopations and dotted rhythms, more advanced strums, the most common 1st position chords, solos and bass runs, and a variety of styles from bluegrass to blues-rock. Songs include: Simple Gifts * Mamma Don't 'Low * Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring * and more. Pages are cross-referenced for use with supplementary songbooks.

(Guitar Tab Method). The First and Only Beginning Guitar Method of Its Kind! This is the guitar method students and teachers have been waiting for. Learn single notes with riffs like "Day Tripper" and "Crazy Train," power chords with classics by AC/DC and the Who, strumming with songs from Neil Young and Nirvana, and much more. The method's unique, well-paced, and logical teaching sequence will get students playing more easily than ever before, and music from popular artists like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin will keep them playing and having fun. Book 1 includes: parts of the guitar, easy-to-follow guitar tablature, notes & riffs starting on the low E string, tempo & time signatures, understanding notes and rests, palm muting, vibrato, power chords, open chords, strumming, slides and slurs, hammer-ons and pull-offs, many music styles, nearly 100 riffs and songs, and more!

(Guitar Method). Featuring in-depth lessons and 40 great jazz classics, the Hal Leonard Jazz Guitar Method is your complete guide to learning jazz guitar. This book uses real jazz songs to teach you the basics of accompanying and improvising jazz guitar in the style of Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Tal Farlow, Charlie Christian, Jim Hall and many others. Lesson topics include: chords and progressions; scales and licks; comping and soloing styles; chord-melody; intros and endings; technique; equipment and sound; and more! Songs include: Satin Doll * Take the "A" Train * Billie's Bounce * Impressions * Bluesette * My One and Only Love * Desafinado * Autumn Leaves * Watch What Happens * Misty * Song for My Father * and more. The audio contains 99 tracks for demonstration and play-along. "Highly Recommended." Just Jazz Guitar "Filled with well-written examples ... bask in the glory of having a lot of great material at your fingertips." Downbeat

(Guitar Method). Learn to play rhythm and lead rock guitar with the step-by-step lessons and 70 great rock songs in this book/CD pack! The Hal Leonard Rock Guitar Method is your complete guide to learning rock guitar. This book uses real rock songs no corny nursery rhymes here! to teach you the basics in the style of Eric Clapton, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and many other top artists. Lessons include power chords, riffs, scales, licks, string bending, vibrato, hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides, to name but a few topics covered. Each chapter ends with a jam session that enables you to play along to such rock classics as "Wild Thing," "Crossroads," and "Takin' Care of Business." The accompanying CD includes 9 full-band tracks to make learning easier.

(Guitar Method). The perfect introduction for anyone just discovering the baritone guitar! This easy-to-use book and audio pack also functions as a crossover method for folks who already play standard guitar or bass guitar. Includes many useful exercises, popular songs in a variety of genres, invalubale tips, and full-band demonstration audio tracks online for download or streaming. Lessons include: tunings, chords & scales, strumming & arpeggios, rhythm tab notation, a variety of styles, and more. Songs include: Back in the Saddle (Aerosmith) * Bonnie Came Back (Duane Eddy) * Crazy (Patsy Cline) * Invisible (Metallica) * Lie (Dream Theater) * Rock Lobsters (B-52's) * The Space Between (Dave Matthews Band) * and more.

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 three CDs (00697342)!