How to Play Guitar Books

Now left-handed players can learn everything there is to know about beginning bass guitar with riffs like "Day Tripper," "Billie Jean," and "With or Without You." The method's unique, well-paced, and

The traditional Catalan piece El Rossinyol was specifically chosen to be used as supplemental material in a student's fourth year and second quarter of study.

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

This all-inclusive anthology of performers and playing styles from the last 80 years is the most authoritative and comprehensive source of blues guitar available today. Through rare photos and explanations

It's no secret that Nashville, Tennessee is home to some of the top musicians in the world, entertaining audiences non-stop and setting the stage for hopeful artists who are chasing their dreams of stardom.

This book features a fast, easy approach to simple one-, two-, and three-finger chords, plus dozens of popular songs to get you started! You'll start gradually with one-finger versions of the quintessential

For the first time, the legendary Hot Licks guitar instruction video series is being made available in book format with online access to all the classic video footage. All the guitar tab from the original

Playing guitar can be challenging – there are countless shapes, patterns, and licks to learn, leaving beginners to feel confused or intimidated by the myriad possibilities presented. Guitarist and

Take your lap steel guitar playing to the next level with this great package that will teach you how to play solos, licks and backups, all over the fretboard, in any key, plus teach you how to navigate in

Guitar Star offers beginner guitarists a refreshing and inspirational choice of pieces to help build confidence and musical skills. These original compositions and arrangements by Gary Ryan and

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.

The Hal Leonard 12-String Guitar Method is the perfect introduction for 6-string players to the acoustic or electric 12-string guitar. This easy-to-use book and audio pack includes many useful exercises,

This is the bass method students and teachers have been waiting for! Learn the notes of the bass with riffs like Day Tripper and Stand by Me, reading rhythms and tab with classics by the

Learn how to play in the style of contemporary Travis picking great guitar players like Paul Simon, James Taylor, Dan Fogelberg, Leo Kottke, John Renbourn and Michael Hedges! By mastering all techniques

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

The Hal Leonard Loog Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the Loog–the popular 3-string guitar that's the perfect starter instrument for beginners, kids, and folks of all ages!

Teach yourself to play your favorite songs on guitar with this multi-media learning experience! Each song in the book includes a comprehensive online video lesson with an interactive song transcription,

The Total Jazz Bassist is a complete jazz method, giving equal treatment to both electric and double bass. Covering styles like bebop, Latin, funk, and fusion, this book provides examples and

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

Master the rich and varied world of mainstream jazz guitar. These 47 lessons and etudes present a comprehensive course of study to facilitate rapid progress with harmonic sensibility, fingerboard