First 15 Lessons - Acoustic Guitar (Paperback)

Troy Nelson

ISBN 10: 1540002918 / ISBN 13: 9781540002914

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. (Guitar Educational). The First 15 Lessons series provides a step-by-step lesson plan for the absolute beginner, complete with audio tracks, video lessons, and real songs! Designed for self-teaching or for use with an instructor, you'll build a solid foundation as you work through each lesson, learning the basics of the instrument and music reading while practicing the many exercises, concepts and song excerpts within. Must-know instruction so you can start playing right away, with a free online tuner and metronome! The acoustic guitar book features lessons on: guitar fundamentals, music reading, chords, strumming, arpeggios, time signatures, syncopation, hammer-ons & pull-offs, double stops, harmonics, fingerpicking, alternate picking, and scales & basic theory. Includes guitar parts from 31 songs: Body like a Back Road * Change the World * Dust in the Wind * Eleanor Rigby * Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) * The House of the Rising Sun * Imagine * Love Story * More Than a Feeling * The Reason * Someone like You * Thinking Out Loud * Unchained Melody * and more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: First 15 Lessons - Acoustic Guitar (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540002918
• ISBN 13: 9781540002914
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

First 15 Lessons - Acoustic Guitar by Troy Nelson is a beginner-focused instructional songbook designed for players starting from the very first steps. Created for new guitarists and self-learners, it combines structured, step-by-step lessons with real songs, making it suitable for both independent study and guided instruction.

Written in easy-to-follow rhythm TAB notation, this acoustic guitar guide introduces essential techniques while helping players connect learning with recognizable music. It is designed specifically for beginners, providing a clear foundation in both playing and basic music reading without overwhelming complexity.

The book includes 15 progressive lessons supported by online audio tracks and video lessons, along with access to a free online tuner and metronome. Across its lessons, players explore core topics such as chords, strumming patterns, arpeggios, fingerpicking, alternate picking, harmonics, and basic music theory. With 31 song excerpts and arrangements, learners can apply each concept in a practical, musical way rather than relying on exercises alone.

By blending technique with familiar repertoire, this guide helps build confidence and consistency in early practice.

Song List
Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You * Body Like A Back Road * Brass In Pocket * Chasing Cars * Don't Look Back In Anger * Don't Treat Me Bad * Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me) * Dust In The Wind * Eleanor Rigby * Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) * The Good Stuff * The House Of The Rising Sun * I Remember You * Imagine * Let There Be Love * Living In The Moment * Love Story * Mine * More Than A Feeling * The Reason * Roundabout * Save Tonight * Show Me The Way * Someone Like You * Stay With Me * Tears In Heaven * Thinking Out Loud * The Times They Are A-Changin' * To Be With You * Unchained Melody