How to Play Guitar Books

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 5 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfred's

Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course is the #1 best-selling guitar method for kids! This award-winning method is the easiest guitar method ever for kids ages 5 and up. Using plain language that's easy for kids to

This complete edition combines Book 1 and Book 2 with the activity pages of Notespeller, and includes online access to stream or download recordings of each song and exercise so you always know how the

This is the guitar method students and teachers have been waiting for. Learn barre chords with songs like "Stairway to Heaven" and "Drive My Car," the minor scale with riffs by Eric Clapton and Iron Maiden,

There's more to rock bass playing than just following the guitarist's left hand! This book with audio demo exercises and full-length tunes available online for download or streaming gives you all the tools

This complete guide to understanding and using triads for rhythm and lead guitar unlocks the mysteries of triads. It includes theory, practical advice, valuable tips, and tons of examples to get you playing

Alfred's Kid's Electric Guitar Course is a fun method that teaches you to play songs on the electric guitar right away! Every lesson is explained in plain language that's easy to understand, and

The function of the bass player in rock music is multi-dimensional. In How to Create Rock Bass Lines, you'll explore common rock drum beats, popular rock chord progressions, and the scales and techniques

In this exciting new video/audio/book combo, Mark Michell, bassist for the progressive-rock band Scale the Summit, breaks down the techniques that make him one of the most skilled bassists on the prog-rock

Renowned fusion guitarist Dean Brown explains and provides detailed demonstrations of his unique approach to: Developing drummer-style two-hand rhythmic independence. Developing accurate, consistent rhythm

Take a tour of some great 1940s and 1950s American styles, as guitarist Duke Robillard (Roomful of Blues, The Pleasure Kings, Fabulous Thunderbirds) shares his amazing ability to meld blues, swing, and rock

Through the years, Jimmy Page's guitar playing has inspired countless music fans to play guitar. The Led Zeppelin Guitar Method, the first method to feature Led Zeppelin songs, teaches you

Expand your bass knowledge with the Bass Lesson Goldmine series! Featuring 100 individual modules covering a giant array of topics, each lesson in this Rock volume includes detailed instruction with playing

In 1993, Guitar World magazine introduced a column called "The Sound & the Fury," penned by Metallica's master of metal guitar himself, Kirk Hammett. In his column, Kirk didn't just talk about his

Designed by John McCarthy, this Master Edition combines all levels of this award-winning series in a complete course! Learn the essential techniques needed to play all genres of music. Start with how to

The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most-thorough guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 5 million beginners to playing guitar. Now, Alfred's Basic Rock