Basic Guitar Lessons - Omnibus Edition: Play Guitar with Happy Traum

Basic Guitar Lessons - Omnibus Edition: Play Guitar with Happy Traum brings together four instructional books in one comprehensive guitar course for guitar players and music teachers. Written by acclaimed guitarist and music educator Happy Traum, this collection offers a structured exploration of guitar playing through jazz, folk, classical, and popular music. The course combines musical instruction with familiar songs, connecting guitar technique with the enjoyment of making music.

This collected edition contains Books 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Happy Traum's guitar course, accompanied by an instructional CD with musical examples. The lessons feature standard musical notation without tablature, chord names, guitar chord diagrams, instructional photographs, and explanatory text. These elements provide complementary visual and musical references for studying chords, understanding notation, and exploring different approaches to guitar playing.

The four-book collection introduces guitar fundamentals before exploring a broader range of musical styles. Familiar songs appear from the first lesson, giving each musical concept a practical connection to recognizable repertoire. The combination of written instruction, chord illustrations, photographs, and recorded examples supports regular practice while encouraging musical expression across different genres.

Presented in a convenient omnibus edition, this Happy Traum guitar instruction course keeps four connected books together for ongoing reference, personal learning, and music teaching. Its combination of structured lessons and audio examples also makes it a thoughtful gift for someone interested in exploring guitar music. From individual practice to informal performance, the collection offers a lasting resource for enjoying the guitar and its varied musical traditions.

Happy Traum is the most respected performer-teacher in his field. He created this unique series of Basic Guitar Lessons for individual or group use. With a minimum of technical language and instruction, the student begins playing from lesson one and moves easily through the basics, note reading, and chords. Fill-ins, quizzes, and reviews are plentiful, and each book is illustrated with photographs of hand positions.Includes an instructional CD.