Teach Yourself to Play Guitar: a Quick and Easy Introduction for Beginners

Brewster, David M.

ISBN 10: 0634065408 / ISBN 13: 9780634065408

Published by Leonard Corporation, Hal, 2004

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Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teach Yourself to Play Guitar: a Quick and Easy Introduction for Beginners
• Publisher: Leonard Corporation, Hal
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0634065408
• ISBN 13: 9780634065408
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.408 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Perfect for complete beginners, Teach Yourself to Play Guitar is a quick and easy guide that helps aspiring musicians start their guitar journey with confidence. Ideal for self-taught learners, teens, and adults, this book provides clear, step-by-step lessons that make learning guitar enjoyable and achievable.

Fast, Easy Lessons for New Guitarists
Each lesson introduces key fundamentals using tablature with beat notation, helping students understand rhythm and technique. Learn essential guitar skills such as tuning, finger placement, strumming, picking, and chords. The simplified approach ensures beginners can start playing recognizable riffs and songs right away.

Build a Strong Foundation Across Multiple Styles
This method covers acoustic and electric guitar basics while exploring popular styles like rock, folk, country, and classical. Lessons include open chords, barre chords, power chords, melody lines, and fills to help players develop well-rounded technique and musical understanding.

Designed for Visual Learners
Featuring clear diagrams, photos, and concise explanations, this instructional book focuses on playing rather than theory. Students can easily grasp fretboard structure, chord progressions, and hand positioning, making it an excellent resource for at-home learning or classroom use.

A Great Gift for Aspiring Musicians
Trusted by teachers and loved by beginners, this guitar method is a thoughtful gift for anyone wanting to learn guitar. Whether used in lessons or for self-study, it helps players build confidence, improve coordination, and enjoy every step of their musical journey.

Bring music to life. Perfect for home learning, lessons, or as a gift for any new guitarist. Inspire creativity and start playing your favorite songs with ease.

About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest print music publisher, representing some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. We are proud to publish titles of interest to all musicians as well as music lovers, from songbooks and instructional titles to artist biographies and instrument price guides to books about the music industry and all the performing arts.