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A DOZEN A DAY FOR GUITAR - BOOK 1 by Dale Turner Photo

Book/CD pack. Technical exercises for the guitar to be done each day before practicing. Designed for use with any beginning method, for either private or class instruction. As beginners learn notes on the guitar, they should put these "new" notes to use right away with fun technical exercises. That's where Dozen A Day comes in. Examples are both challenging and entertaining, which makes practicing fun! CD contains 61 audio tracks. Note/tab. 32 pp.
49-416758 .. list $12.99 ours $12.95

A NEW TUNE A DAY FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR: BOOK 1 by John Blackwell Photo

Book/CD pack. An excellent, well-presented and logical method book for beginners. Each numbered lesson has clearly stated goals. Techniques are described, shown in clear photographs and diagrams, reinforced with exercises and then used in song examples. Every fifth lesson is followed by a written test to reinforce learning. The pacing and attention to detail make this a very effective method. Best if used with a teacher but the 91 track CD, with both demo and backing tracks, makes learning easy for everyone. Includes a pull-out chord chart. Recommended! Note/tab. 64 pp.
01-912221 $9.95

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: GUITAR Photo

Book/CD/DVD pack. Step-by-step photos and DVD video take you from the first day to playing along with backup tracks. Covers: parts of the guitar, holding the guitar, tuning, hand positions, first postition chords, and playing melody. Includes pull-out chart; DVD & CD feature accompaniment tracks you can play along with. Some note/tab but mostly rhythm charts. 47 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 11/27/09
01-980925 $24.95

ACOUSTIC GUITAR BASICS by Georg Wolf Photo

Book/CD set. The quick and easy way to learn the guitar. Concentrates on the essentials in easy steps, teaching a range of techniques. Three thorough sections: playing chords and accompanying songs, playing single notes, music theory. Beginners. 63 pp.
02-6065 $12.95

ACOUSTIC GUITAR COURSE by John McCarthy Photo

Book/2 DVD/2 CD pack. From RockHouse and the House of Blues. Acoustic guitar for the total beginner! Holding the guitar, tuning, playing chords and scales, fingerpicking, essential acoustic chords, acoustic rock rhythm guitar, using a capo, open tunings, acoustic blues, more, 40 lessons in all. The DVDs (2 hours) illustrate each playing example via close-up views of each hand, player perspective views, a video chord chart, and more. The CDs (85 tracks) include professional backing tracks and audio lesson instruction for use away from the book. Includes a lifetime subscription to the RockHouse website. Tablature only. 79 pp.
01-900968 .. list $29.99 ours $29.95

ACOUSTIC GUITAR: FROM BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL by Uli Turk & Helmut Zehe Photo

Book/CD set. A new way to learn the guitar for lessons and self-studies. Keeps your mind open for all musical styles and doesn't limit you to one musical direction. Provides pop music you are familiar with. Slowly introduces classical music and offers a carefully selected choice of song examples in this field. Introduces staff notation and music theory in a simplified way that is easy to understand. The beginner is taught a playing technique which is useful for any musical style in the future. Beginning/intermediate. 183 pp.
02-5676 $19.95

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR METHOD 1 Photo

Book/CD set. Revised, larger edition! Simple book that teaches guitar theory along with the basics of strumming and fingerstyle using well-known and original tunes. Includes enhanced CD. This can be used as software with Windows, or as a regular CD. Notation only. Third edition. 64 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/05/09
20-28227 .. list $9.95 ours $4.00

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR METHOD 1 Photo

Book/DVD set. Revised, larger edition! Simple book that teaches guitar theory along with the basics of strumming and fingerstyle using well-known and original tunes. iPod-compatible video. Notation only. Third edition. 64 pp.
20-28374 $19.95

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR METHOD 1 Photo

Revised, larger edition! Simple book that teaches guitar theory along with the basics of strumming and fingerstyle using well-known and original tunes. Notation only. Third edition. 64 pp.
20-33304 $6.95

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR METHOD 2 Photo

Revised! Continuation of book 1. Teaches more complicated techniques, including: bass solos with chord accompaniment, 6/8 time, lots of new keys and rhythms. Notation only. Third edition. 48 pp.
20-33306 $6.95

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR METHOD COMPLETE by Morty Manus & Ron Manus Photo

Book/3-CD set. Covers all the lessons in books 1-3, starting with holding your guitar. Teaches all the basics interspersed with well-known songs and many exercises. Virtually all in notation, with a section at the end that explains tablature and has a few songs in note/tab. 152 pp.
20-28383 $24.95

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR METHOD COMPLETE by Morty Manus & Ron Manus Photo

Covers all the lessons in books 1-3, starting with holding your guitar. Teaches all the basics interspersed with well-known songs and many exercises. Virtually all in notation, with a section at the end that explains tablature and has a few songs in note/tab. 152 pp.
20-28384 $16.95

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR METHOD: BOOK 2 Photo

Book/CD set. Continuation of book 1. Teaches more complicated techniques, including: bass solos with chord accompaniment, 6/8 time, lots of new keys and rhythms. Third edition. 48 pp.
20-28377 .. list $14.95 ours $3.00

ALL ABOUT GUITAR - A FUN AND SIMPLE GUIDE TO PLAYING GUITAR by Tom Kolb Photo

Book/CD pack. A very detailed introduction to guitar for beginning/intermediate players. Jam-packed, in-depth explanations cover: guitar anatomy, tuning, posture, practicing, basic chords, seventh chords, barre chords, pentatonic scale; rock, blues & folk/country styles; fingerstyle, advanced playing, equipment, amps, changing strings, and much more. Uses exerpts from popular songs throughout plus full transciptions of five songs: "Fun, Fun, Fun," "The Thrill is Gone," "Smoke on the Water," "Dust in the Wind" and "Smells Like Teen Spirit." CD includes most examples in split-channel format. Note/tab. 198 pp.
49-695929 $19.95

AT A GLANCE - DVD BEGINNING GUITAR by Mike Mueller & Chad Johnson, video instructor Doug Boduch Photo

Book/DVD pack. A snappy and fun way to get you playing in no time, the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. This package covers five lessons that start right at beginning teaching parts of the guitar, first chords, rhythm fundamentals, notes on all six strings, right and left hand coordination, more. The book is loaded with valuable tips and information, plus real riffs and licks from popular songs such as "Day Tripper," "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Pink Houses," "Should I Stay Or Should I Go," more. The high-definition DVD contains five 8-10 minute video lessons with on-screen music that corresponds to the printed material. Tablature only. 32 pp.
49-696016 $9.95

BASIC INSTRUCTOR GUITAR, VOL. 1 by Jerry Snyder Photo

Now in its third edition, Snyder's newly revised first book in the popular method series features additional songs, exercises, photos, and recordings to inspire a new generation of guitarists. Divided into two parts: chords, theory, and accompaniment; and notation, solos, and ensembles. Notation only. 96 pp.
20-32071 $12.95

BASIC INSTRUCTOR GUITAR, VOL. 1 by Jerry Snyder Photo

Book/CD set. Now in its third edition, Snyder's newly revised first book in the popular method series features additional songs, exercises, photos, and recordings to inspire a new generation of guitarists. Divided into two parts: chords, theory, and accompaniment; and notation, solos, and ensembles. 96 pp.
20-32073 $16.95

BASIX GUITAR METHOD, COMPLETE by Ron Manus & Morty Manus

Book/CD set. The four "Basix Guitar Method" books combined into one complete volume, covering everything from fundamentals like how to hold and tune the guitar, chords, and tempo signs, to advanced techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides. Use the MP3 CD to listen and play along with every song and example, including familiar blues, rock, jazz, classical, folk, and country styles. Notation only. 168 pp.
20-33317 $19.95

BEGINNING GUITAR, ESSENTIAL ETUDES by Jack Petersen Photo

Studies teaching the basic notes on all six strings of the guitar. The studies are reinforced by original etudes and solos written by guitar pedagogue, Jack Petersen. Beginning. 60 pp.
02-98548 .. list $9.99 ours $10.00

CAMP JAM: ROCK SOLID - GUITAR WITH CD by Steve Freeman Photo

Book/CD set. The official books of the popular Camp Jam Summer Rock Camps, this series takes the aspiring rock musician from beginner level to playing in a rock 'n' roll band in no time at all! Developed by some of the greatest in the business, including Peter Stroud, Tim Smith, Jim Peterik, and Liberty DeVitto, they are packed with essential playing techniques that can be learned quickly and easily. Note/tab. MP3 CD. 125 pp.
12-100003 $24.95

CHRISTIAN GUITAR by Chad Johnson Photo

Book/CD pack. A beginner's guide with step-by-step instruction and 18 great worship songs to learn. Uses well-known praise and worship songs to teach you the basic technique. Covers: tuning, open chords, strumming, scales, moveable chord shapes, reading charts, more. CD features all of the songs for demonstration and play-along. "Awesome God," "Blessed Be Your Name," "Here I Am to Worship," "How Great Is Our God," "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever," "Open the Eyes of My Heart," "You Are My King (Amazing Love)," more. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-695947 $12.95

ELECTRIC GUITAR COURSE by John McCarthy Photo

Book/2 DVD/2 CD pack. From RockHouse and the House of Blues. Electric guitar for the total beginner! Holding the guitar, tuning, playing chords, playing open chords, rhythm guitar, basic blues, power chords, drop D tuning, barre chords, hammer-ons and pull-offs, finger exercises, blues leads, and much more. The DVDs (with 2 hours of instruction) illustrate each playing example via close-up views of each hand, player perspective views, a video chord chart, and more. The CDs (with 100 tracks) include professional backing tracks and audio lesson instruction for use away from the book. Includes a lifetime subscription to the RockHouse website. Tablature only. 79 pp.
01-900967 .. list $29.99 ours $29.95

ELECTRIC GUITAR STARTER KIT by Mike Christiansen & Corey Christiansen 6 Photos

This beginner's set includes: "First Lessons Rock Guitar," "Rock Guitar Chart," "Blues Licks Chart," set of Lightspeed Guitar strings, and three Mel Bay guitar picks. Packaged in an easy to carry hard plastic "suitcase."
02-94490BW .. list $19.95 ours $8.00

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR GUITAR, BOOK 1 by Bob Morris and Will Schmid Photo

Book/CD pack. Take your guitar teaching to a new level! With the time-tested classroom teaching methods, popular songs in a variety of styles, and quality demonstration and backing tracks, this book is sure to become the teacher's choice. Designed to meet the National Standards for Music Education with features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, multicultural songs and basic improvisation. Covers: getting started, basic music theory, chords, notes on each string, music history, ensemble playing, performance spotlights, more. Songs include: "Dust in the Wind," "Eleanor Rigby," "Every Breath You Take," "Hound Dog," "Ode to Joy," "Stand By Me," "Surfin' USA," "Sweet Home Chicago," "You Really Got Me," more. 96 pp.
49-862639 $17.95

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS GUITAR FLASH CARDS Photo

96 cards for beginning guitar. These handy 5" x 8" flash cards help students learn material taught in the method book. Concepts covered include: music symbols, musical terms, notes on each string, keys and scales, guitar chords and more!
49-865000 $6.95

FINGER GYMNASTICS: WARM-UP, FLEXIBILITY, SPEED & STRENGTH STUDIES by Charles Chapman Photo

Features warm-ups with a jazz focus, performed with and without a guitar in hand. Wrist rotation plus hand and finger exercises as well as modal scale exercises to help avoid hand and finger injuries. Many exercises not only provide a concise workout, but also open up the fingerboard. Note/tab. Includes CD, 32 pp.
02-98751BCD $12.95

FIRST LESSONS BEGINNING GUITAR: LEARNING CHORDS / PLAYING SONGS by William Bay Photo

Book/DVD set. A step-by-step, concise, user-friendly guide to learning chords, strumming, and songs. Music is presented in the keys of G, D, E minor and C with a DVD. The book also features sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, and musical and guitar-related terminology. Ideal for beginners of any age. Notation only. DVD is 37 min. 40 pp.
02-20000DP $9.95

FIRST LESSONS BEGINNING GUITAR: LEARNING CHORDS/PLAYING SONGS by William Bay Photo

Book/CD set.A concise guide to learning chords, strumming and songs. Music is presented in the keys of G, D, E minor and C. Ideal for beginners of any age. 40 pp.
02-20000BCD $8.99

GUITAR 101, A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH TO PLAYING GUITAR by Ron Manus & L.C. Harnsberger Photo

Book/DVD set. Gets you playing right away. Follow along with the DVD as you learn: how to read standard music notation and TAB, playing notes and chords in many styles, including blues, rock, jazz, classical, and folk styles. For acoustic and electric guitars. Note/tab, 48 pp.
20-31829 $19.95

GUITAR FOR SENIORS by Mike Christiansen Photo

Book/CD set. This beginning method presents the fundamentals of playing guitar for seniors. While many would say that getting on in years is only a state of mind, the fact is that some of the body parts (including the eyes) don't function quite the same as they did in younger years. With this in mind, the font has purposely been enlarged. Care has been taken to select repertoire familiar and appealing to a more mature audience and attention has been given to the pacing of the material. 116 pp.
02-99989BCD $17.95

GUITAR FOR STUDENTS (USC): A METHOD FOR THE CLASSROOM AND PRIVATE STUDENT by Rick Schmunk & Nick Stoubis Photo

Divided into 15 lessons, beginning at the complete novice level, the lessons guide players thru learning chords, scales and more advanced techniques. Scale, chord, and fretboard diagrams. This text is currently used in the beginning guitar classes at the University of Southern California. Beginners. 93 pp.
02-21663 $14.95

GUITAR FROM SCRATCH by Bruce Emery Photo

"A cordial introduction for the budding guitarist." There is a lot to be said for a funny instructional book. Especially by a teacher who apparently has ESP when it comes to learning the guitar. He does an excellent job; covering what you DON'T need to worry about yet as well as the basics. Most basic, to him, is a focus on chords, arguably the single most important function of the guitar. He covers tuning, fingerpicking, strumming and capos also. Things are broken down into such sensible pieces that you'll wonder why everyone doesn't teach this way. Companion sound clips available online. Recommended! Spiralbound, 84 pp.
578-1 $16.50

GUITAR FROM SCRATCH, THE SEQUEL by Bruce Emery Photo

The newest book by Emery is filled with his trademark humor and clear explanations. While "Guitar From Scratch" was all about chords, this follows a general progression from chord-based information to single-string playing, culminating in a crash course in reading notes. Beginning with "Stupid Chord Tricks" (the slang of the guitar), then to passing chords, shape-shifting and, finally, single note lines. Reading music is taught with as little pain as possible. Companion sound clips available online. Spiralbound, 86 pp.
578-5 $16.50

GUITAR INTRO 1- THE SONG BOOK by Irina Kircher & Alfonso Montes

Book/CD set. Guitar-Intro is a three-book series developed after 20 years of guitar teaching by the Montes-Kircher guitar Duo. Volume One is in 2 versions - German and International. All books have CDs and can be used independently of each other - a teacher's manual is in preparation. Guitar-Intro - International - THE SONG BOOK is the English language version of Gitarrenintro Vol.1. A highly successful and innovative method for group classes which here concentrates on learning easy song accompaniments. Can be used in combination with Vol. 2 of the series, which concentrates on learning technique and musicianship in ensemble work. Titles with an international appeal include Folk songs, Gospels, Pop songs, traditional, Christmas songs etc. Ideal for home or class. Beginning/intermediate. 48 pp.
02-4104 .. list $24.95 ours $15.00

GUITAR INTRO 2 - THE ENSEMBLE BOOK by Irina Kircher & Alfonso Montes

Book/2-CD set. "Guitar-Intro" is a Three-Book series developed after 20 years of guitar teaching in many different situations by the Montes-Kircher guitar Duo. All books have MP3 CDs "Guitar-Intro II" - THE ENSEMBLE BOOK is not only the companion volume to volume 1 of the series, it is an extraordinary book of 70 works for 1-5 guitars with the theme "building musicianship and technique in ensemble playing". It includes the colour stickers so popular in Volume 1 of the series. Contains a broad palette of original compositions, pop songs, hits from musicals etc. Ideal for home or class. Intermediate. 104 pp.
02-41020 .. list $24.95 ours $12.00

GUITAR PRACTICE PLANNER Photo

This handy chart helps you (and your teacher) set practice goals and track your daily practice time. Each page contains a chart for laying out goals in specific areas: chords, scales, arpeggios, songs, licks/riffs and other; a chart for recording practice time by days of the week, two blank note/tab staves and nine blank chord frames. More than a year's worth of weekly practice charts! 64 pp.
49-697401 $5.99

GUITAR TOGETHER by Susan Mazer Photo

Book/CD set. This fun and easy guitar method includes lessons for both the parent and child, so that you CAN learn guitar together. Using the carefully organized lessons, you'll stay one step ahead of your son or daughter and become an expert teacher in the process. Teaches the basics of holding the guitar, playing notes and chords, and reading music. Includes duets, so you can perform a mini-concert for your friends and family. 47 pp.
20-30304 $16.95

GUITAR: TOTAL SCALES TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS: LESSONS FOR BEGINNER THROUGH PROFESSIONAL by Mark Sternal Photo

Book/CD set. 58 chapters of scales, techniques, applications, and rhythms! Starts with the basics a beginner needs but builds steadily and progressively through advanced and professional level. Not only a scale encyclopedia, this shows you how to master every note, every scale, in every position, in any key, on the entire fretboard. Note/tab. 172 pp.
542-164 $24.95

HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD - BOOK 1, SECOND EDITION by Will Schmid and Greg Koch Photo

Book/CD pack. Updated for its 25th anniversary, this ever popular method is designed for anyone just learning acoustic or electric guitar. Covers: tuning, playing position, musical symbols, notes in first position, C G G7 D D7 A7 and Em chords, rhythms through eighth notes, strumming and picking, and 100 songs, riffs and examples including "Worried Man Blues," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," "Shenandoah," "Deep Blue," "Simple Gifts," more. Notation only. 47 pp.
49-699027 $10.95

HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD - BOOK 1, SECOND EDITION by Will Schmid and Greg Koch Photo

Updated for its its 25th anniversary, this ever popular method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. Covers: tuning, playing position, musical symbols, notes in first position, C G G7 D D7 A7 and Em chords, rhythms through eighth notes, strumming and picking, and 100 songs, riffs, and examples including ""Worried Man Blues," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," "Shenandoah," "Deep Blue," "Simple Gifts," more. Notation only. 47 pp.
49-88 $6.99

HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD - BOOK 2, SECOND EDITION by Will Schmid and Greg Koch Photo

Book/CD pack. This updated edition covers: Am Dm A E F and B7 chords, power chords, fingerstyle guitar, syncopations, dotted rhythms and triplets, Carter style solos, bass runs, pentatonic scales, improvising, tablature, notes in first and second position, and 92 songs, riffs and examples including "The Wabash Cannonball," "La Bamba," "Midnight Special," "Man of Constant Sorrow," "Wildwood Flower," more. CD includes 57 full band tracks. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-697313 $9.95

HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD, BOOK 1 - LEFT-HANDED EDITION by Will Schmid and Greg Koch Photo

Southpaws rejoice! This world-famous method is now available in a special edition just for lefties, with customized photos and diagrams. You'll enjoy the method's easy-to-follow format that offers a solid music education while letting you play songs right away. Book 1 covers: tuning, 1st-position melody playing; C, G, G7, D7 and Em chords; rhythms through eighth notes, solos and ensembles, and strumming. Features a chord chart, and traditional songs. Notation only. 47 pp.
49-697398 $6.99

HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD, BOOK 1 - LEFT-HANDED EDITION by Will Schmid and Greg Koch Photo

Book/CD pack. Southpaws rejoice! This world-famous method is now available in a special edition just for lefties, with customized photos and diagrams. You'll enjoy the method's easy-to-follow format that offers a solid music education while letting you play songs right away. Book 1 covers: tuning, 1st-position melody playing; C, G, G7, D7 and Em chords; rhythms through eighth notes, solos and ensembles, and strumming. Features a chord chart, and traditional songs. Notation only. 47 pp.
49-697399 $10.99

JERRY SNYDER'S GUITAR SCHOOL - METHOD BOOK ONE by Jerry Snyder Photo

"A Comprehensive Method for Class and Individual Instruction." The book is broken into two parts meant to be studied simultaneously: Chords and Accompaniment and Learning to Read Music. Uses some tab to teach notation. Includes CD. Note/tab, 96 pp.
20-7880 .. list $17.95 ours $8.00

LEARN FOLK GUITAR WITH THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER by Pat Bianculli Photo

Book/CD pack. If you yearn to take your guitar playing down country roads and through the Rocky Mountains, then this book is uniquely for you. Learn everything you need to begin playing folk guitar: fingerpicking, strumming techniques, pick techniques, arranging, and more, by exploring the music of John Denver. Features examples and full arrangements from some of his best-known songs, including: "Annie's Song," "Back Home Again," "Goodbye Again," "Leaving On A Jet Plane," "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "This Old Guitar," more. Note/tab. 71 pp.
49-500758 $14.95

MB MASTERING THE GUITAR, 1A Photo

Book/2-CD/DVD set. This extremely comprehensive method, written in note/tab, covers a vast array of styles, techniques and guitar solo and accompaniment styles. Teaches both flatpicking and fingerstyle. Volume 1A: Presents essential foundational studies; logically and methodically teaches note-reading, utilizing the notes in first position on each string in numerous examples (over 155 solos and duets in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor); contains more than 140 scale and picking studies, chord etudes, and accompaniment pieces; teaches techniques such as the slur, hammer-on, pull-off, vibrato and slide; teaches back-up guitar and rhythm; guitar duets. The CDs contain an eclectic assortment of guitar styles played on steel string, nylon and electric guitar; some flatpicking, some fingerpicking. Each CD is over 100 min. 144 pp.
02-96620SET $29.95

MB MASTERING THE GUITAR, 1A, SPIRAL EDITION Photo

Book/2-CD set. This extremely comprehensive method, written in note/tab, covers a vast array of styles, techniques and guitar solo and accompaniment styles. Teaches both flatpicking and fingerstyle. Volume 1A: Presents essential foundational studies; logically and methodically teaches note-reading, utilizing the notes in first position on each string in numerous examples (over 155 solos and duets in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor); contains more than 140 scale and picking studies, chord etudes, and accompaniment pieces; teaches techniques such as the slur, hammer-on, pull-off, vibrato and slide; teaches back-up guitar and rhythm; guitar duets. The CDs contain an eclectic assortment of guitar styles played on steel string, nylon and electric guitar; some flatpicking, some fingerpicking. Each CD is over 100 min. Spiralbound, 144 pp.
02-96620SBCD $22.95

MB MASTERING THE GUITAR, 1A, SPIRAL EDITION Photo

Book/2-CD/DVD set. This extremely comprehensive method, written in note/tab, covers a vast array of styles, techniques and guitar solo and accompaniment styles. Teaches both flatpicking and fingerstyle. Volume 1A: Presents essential foundational studies; logically and methodically teaches note-reading, utilizing the notes in first position on each string in numerous examples (over 155 solos and duets in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor); contains more than 140 scale and picking studies, chord etudes, and accompaniment pieces; teaches techniques such as the slur, hammer-on, pull-off, vibrato and slide; teaches back-up guitar and rhythm; guitar duets. The CDs contain an eclectic assortment of guitar styles played on steel string, nylon and electric guitar; some flatpicking, some fingerpicking. Each CD is over 100 min. Spiralbound, 144 pp.
02-96620SSET $29.95

MB MODERN GUITAR METHOD GRADE 1 - EXPANDED by William & Mel Bay Photo

The expanded edition expands the entire content of Modern Guitar Method Grade 1, doubling the amount of studies and solos. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of new study material. In addition, every note contained in the original is included and supported by additional playing material. Beginners. Spiralbound, 88 pp.
02-93200E $9.95

MB MODERN GUITAR METHOD GRADE ONE - EXPANDED EDITION SET by William & Mel Bay Photo

Book/CD/DVD set. The Expanded edition expands the entire content of Modern Guitar Method Grade 1, doubling the amount of studies and solos. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of new study material. In addition, every note contained in the original is included and supported by additional playing material. Beginners. 88 pp.
02-93200ESET $19.95

MODERN GUITAR METHOD GRADE 1, EXPANDED EDITION, LEFT HAND EDITION by William Bay & Mel Bay Photo

Book/2-CD set. Here at last is a proven method for the left-handed guitarist, in an expanded edition! Provides valuable enhancement to the world's most popular guitar method. This comprehensive spiral-bound volume doubles the quantity of studies and solos presented. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of fresh study material. Every note contained in the original "Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1" is included and supported by additional playing material. Beginners. Spiralbound, 88 pp.
02-93200ELBCD $19.95

MODERN GUITAR METHOD GRADE 6, EXPANDED EDITION by William Bay & Mel Bay

Book/CD set. Contains studies, chord melody solos, chord studies, quartal harmony etudes, triad studies and duets in the keys of A, F#m, Eb, Cm, E, C#m, Ab and Fm. Presents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key. For each key, etudes are presented in four different positions. The most comprehensive approach to contemporary guitar mastery available!
02-93205EBCD .. list $19.95 ours $10.00

MODERN GUITAR METHOD GRADE 7, EXPANDED EDITION by William Bay & Mel Bay

Contains studies, chord melody solos, chord studies, quartal harmony etudes, triad studies, and duets in the keys of B, G#m, Db, Bbm, Gb, and Ebm. Presents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key. For each key, etudes are presented in four different positions. Advanced. Spiralbound, 104 pp.
02-93206E .. list $12.95 ours $6.00

MODERN GUITAR METHOD, GRADE 1, EXPANDED VERSION by William Bay & Mel Bay Photo

Book/CD set. Provides valuable enhancement to the worlds most popular guitar method. This comprehensive spiral-bound volume doubles the quantity of studies and solos presented. Every new concept is reinforced by pages of fresh study material. Beginners. 88 pp.
02-93200EBCD $19.95

NO BRAINER: PLAY GUITAR Photo

Book/DVD set. Retro-looking, no-nonsense approach to playing guitar. From holding your guitar to navigating the music biz. The DVD has video demonstrations, DVD/ROM with MP3 tracks for every song and example, play-along tracks, more. Play licks in the styles of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Carlos Santana, others. Includes chord dictionary with 1,700+ chords. Note/tab. 224 pp.
20-33420 $24.95

PROGRESSIVE COMPLETE LEARN TO PLAY ACOUSTIC GUITAR MANUAL by Brett Duncan Photo

Book/2-CD set. Takes you from beginner to pro level in all styles and techniques as well as teaching music theory and improvisation. Features chords & arpeggios, bass runs, picking, strumming and fingerpicking, along with accompaniment and soloing techniques - all introduced individually and then consolidated with complete solos or pieces. Note/tab. 240 pp.
571-69336 .. list $29.95 ours $20.00

ROCK BAND - BEGINNING GUITAR PACK Photo

Gamers, make the transition to player with this budget-saving beginners pack. Includes the "Rock Band - Easy Guitar" songbook (49-702242), and the "Rock Band Guitar Method" book/CD pack (49-696053). The method teaches you to play guitar using songs from the game. Designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. The 99-track CD contains demos for all lessons, exercises and play-alongs. Tablature only. The song book contains easy guitar arrangements for 25 songs from the game: "Are You Gonna Be My Girl," "Creep," "Don't Fear the Reaper," "Paranoid," "Suffragette City," more. Melody in note/tab with chord and diagrams, lyrics and suggested strum and pick patterns. 31 & 112 pp.
49-650735 $29.95

ROY CLARK'S BIG NOTE SONG BOOK taught by Roy Clark Photo

Featuring Roy's fingerblock system - a poster and stick-on, color-coded stickers for the fretboard. As shown on TV. Every note has its letter name printed inside. Chord box diagrams are included so that you can strum or play the notes. Teaches over 70 popular songs. Note/tab. 191 pp.
444-25 $22.95

ROY CLARK'S BIG NOTE SONGBOOK taught by Roy Clark Photo

Now with Roy's 1st lesson DVD! Featuring Roy's fingerblock system - a poster and stick-on, color-coded stickers for the fretboard. As shown on TV. Every note has its letter name printed inside. Chord box diagrams are included so that you can strum or play the notes. Teaches over 70 popular songs. Note/tab. 191 pp.
444-116 $29.95

SO EASY - ACOUSTIC GUITAR featuring John McCarthy Photo

Book/2 CD pack. Covers all of the basics (tuning, chords, how to read tab), and progresses to an intermediate level, covering acoustic lead guitar, acoustic slapping, fingerpicking, writing melodies, acoustic blues guitar, and many other acoustic-specific subjects. The CDs include demonstration and backing tracks AND audio instruction by the author suitable for learning away from the book. Includes a lifetime subscription to the RockHouse website. Tab only. 95 pp.
01-900954 .. list $19.99 ours $19.95

TEACH YOURSELF TO PLAY GUITAR - A QUICK AND EASY INTRODUCTION FOR BEGINNERS by David M. Brewster Photo

Book/CD pack. Now available with a CD! Created specifically for the student with no music-reading background. Features lessons in tab format with simple beat notation for accurate rhythm. Offers beginners a comprehensive introduction to essential guitar-playing fundamentals in a quick, effective, and uncomplicated structure. Covers: power chords, barre chords, open position scales and chords, and single-note patterns and fills. Lesson examples and song excerpts are in a variety of styles - rock, folk, classical, country, more. The 96 track CD includes every song and example from the book. Tablature only. 47 pp.
49-696029 $9.95

THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR METHOD COMPLETE by David Hamburger Photo

Book/3 CD pack. All three Acoustic Guitar Method books and CDs in one volume! Learn how to play guitar with the only beginning method based on traditional American roots music that teaches you authentic songs. "Banks of the Ohio," "Gambler's Blues," "House of the Rising Sun," "Man of Constant Sorrow," "Shady Grove," "Shenandoah," lots more, with full song lyrics, listening suggestions, and all the techiniques you'll need to become a great acoustic player. CDs include perfomances of all the music in the book. Note/tab. 133 pp.
49-695667 $24.95

THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR METHOD, BOOK ONE by David Hamburger Photo

Book/CD pack. The first comprehensive series that introduces beginning guitarists to traditional American roots music using authentic techniques and songs. Covers notes on the fingerboard, basic chords and strums, country backup basics, waltz time, melodies with half notes and rests. Songs include "Man of Constant Sorrow," "Columbus Stockade Blues," "Careless Love," "Sally Goodin," "Darling Corey," "East Virginia Blues," "Shady Grove," more. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-695648 $9.95

THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR METHOD, BOOK TWO by David Hamburger Photo

Book/CD pack. The only progressive beginning guitar method based on traditional American music that teaches authentic techniques and songs. Book two covers alternating bass, blues in E, starting to fingerpick, bass runs, fingerpicking in 3/4, more. Songs include "Stagolee," "Shady Grove," "Shenandoah," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" "Bury Me Beneath the Willow," "House of the Rising Sun," more. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-695649 $9.95

THE ALL-TAB GUITAR METHOD by Alex Davis Photo

Book/CD pack. Written entirely in TAB - no note reading necessary. This book - heavily illustrated with photos - covers the basics of tuning and playing the guitar, as well as basic chords...then quickly moves on to intermediate concepts such as power chords, lead guitar playing, fingerstyle guitar, blues chords and techniques, extended chords, etc. Demonstration and backing tracks are included on the CD. 95 pp.
01-992849 $19.95

THE COMPLETE BEGINNING GUITARIST by Aaron Stang & Bill Purse Photo

Book-2/CD set. Combines note reading with creative rote and "by ear" learning approaches. Simultaneously use melodic and chordal approaches to guitar while learning to read music, understand music theory, improvise, and perform song accompaniments. Explore a variety of styles, including flamenco, folk, traditional, classical, jazz, rock, blues and bluegrass. Learn about the guitarist's role in the cultures, diffferent types of guitars, accessories, more. Play-along CDs and interactive Guitar Guru software. Free MP3s and more available online. Note/tab. 111 pp.
20-30002 $19.95

THE HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD, SECOND EDITION - COMPLETE by Will Schmid and Greg Koch Photo

Book/3 CD pack. Books 1, 2 and 3 of the beginning guitar series combined in a single volume. Note/tab. Comb-bound. 143 pp.
49-697342 $22.95

THE HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD, SECOND EDITION - COMPLETE by Will Schmid and Greg Koch Photo

Books 1, 2 and 3 of the beginning guitar series combined in a single volume. Comb-bound. Note/tab. 143 pp.
49-699040 $14.95

THE SONG TRAIN by Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen 3 Photos

Hardcover book with four full-length CDs of all the songs in the book, performed by the authors! "56 great two-chord songs anyone can play... a 'trainload' of American folk, rock, blues, gospel, country & bluegrass gems that will get you playing more music." Beautiful graphics, dozens of vintage photos, no end of simple, accessible information about songs, playing the guitar and music, laid out in a way that anyone could understand. Maybe the classiest "how-to" guitar book we've seen, for beginners and players both! 79 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
158-52 $49.95

THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES: ACOUSTIC GUITAR COMPLETE Photo

Book/DVD set. Combines the Alfred beginning books for guitar, blues and fingerstyle basics. Starts with picking up the guitar. Learn chords, strumming, and fingerstyle techniques. Play stylistic blues licks and patterns; explore accompaniment patterns and Travis picking; learn to read standard notation and tablature. Over 4 hours of DVD instruction. 149 pp.
20-31447 $29.95

ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES: ELECTRIC GUITAR COMPLETE Photo

Book/DVD set. 4+ hours of instruction! 3 hours of MP3 audio examples. Learn chords, strumming techniques. Play blues and rock lead licks and patterns. Explore power chords and rhythm playing. Note/tab.
20-31443 .. list $29.95 ours $15.00

WORKSHOP LIVE - GUITAR FIRST STEPS: CHORDS, STRUMS AND LICKS by Lou Manzi Photo

Book/DVD set. For the absolute beginner, both acoustic and electric guitarists in all musical styles. Learn: differences between steel-string acoustic, nylon-string acoustic and electric guitars; how to buy a guitar; holding the guitar and maximizing your technique; how to read chord diagrams and tab; how to play some of the most common guitar chords; cool single-note riffs and licks. More free lessons online. 30 pp.
20-1097 .. list $19.95 ours $6.00

WORKSHOP LIVE SERIES - PLAY ACOUSTIC GUITAR; BEGINNING CHORDS, STRUMS AND FINGERSTYLE by Susan Mazer Photo

Book/DVD set. Susan teaches beginners: how to play fingerstyle guitar, new dominant 7th and slash chords, syncopated strumming patterns, useful new chord progressions, warm-up exercises to strengthen your fingers, the bass-note strumming pattern, more. Note/tab. 30 pp.
20-1125 .. list $19.95 ours $5.00

YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF FOLK SINGING GUITAR by Jerry Silverman Photo

Learn basic folksong accompaniment in the keys of D, A, E, G, and C. Reissue. Beginners. 95 pp.
02-94718 .. list $12.95 ours $6.00

YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF GUITAR BY EAR by Mike Christiansen Photo

Book/CD/DVD set. A simple but thorough guide. Covers basic chords, meter, major and minor keys, barre chords, chord embellishment, common chord progressions, extended chords, how to transpose songs, and using a capo. 68 pp.
02-95121SET $19.95

YOU'RE IN THE BAND - INTERACTIVE GUITAR METHOD: BOOK 1 FOR LEAD GUITAR by Dave Clo Photo

Book/CD pack. This method book teaches you how to play guitar and read music using play-along tracks in styles you can enjoy like grunge, rock, surf, more. No "Polly Wolly Doodle" in this book! Starts simple and gradually increases in difficulty. The authentic-sounding play-along CD includes rehearsal and performance tracks (with guitar, bass and drums) for all 25 songs. You'll feel like you just joined the band! Contains the same songs as 49-406649. Notation only. 32 pp.
49-406393 $9.95

YOU'RE IN THE BAND - INTERACTIVE GUITAR METHOD: BOOK 1 FOR LEAD GUITAR, TAB EDITION by Dave Clo Photo

Book/CD pack. Now with tablature! This method book teaches you how to play guitar using play-along tracks in styles you can enjoy like grunge, rock, surf, more. No "Polly Wolly Doodle" in this book! Starts simple and gradually increases in difficulty. The authentic-sounding play-along CD includes rehearsal and performance tracks (with guitar, bass, drums & keyboards) for all 24 songs. You'll feel like you just joined the band! Tablature only. 32 pp.
49-416714 $9.95

YOU'RE IN THE BAND - INTERACTIVE GUITAR METHOD: BOOK 1 FOR RHYTHM GUITAR by Dave Clo Photo

Book/CD pack. More than just a chord book, this teaches you which chords go together in each key and how to read rhythms. You get 25 songs to play - in styles you can enjoy like grunge, rock, surf, more - with the 52 track play-along CD (rehearsal and performance version for each song) plus songs from the lead guitar books that you can practice with your lead guitarist. By the end you will have a strong foundation for playing rhythm guitar. Chord diagrams and rhythm notation. 40 pp.
49-406773 $9.95

YOU'RE IN THE BAND - INTERACTIVE GUITAR METHOD: BOOK 2 FOR LEAD GUITAR by Dave Clo Photo

Book/CD pack. The songs in Book 2 are more advanced melodies set to the same music as in Book 1. Along the way you'll learn about different rhythms, key signatures, slurs, 3rd position, 5th position, harmony, more. The authentic-sounding play-along CD includes rehearsal and performance tracks (with guitar, bass and drums) for all 25 songs. You'll feel like you just joined the band! Contains the same songs as 49-406655. Notation only. 32 pp.
49-406396 $9.95

YOU'RE IN THE BAND UNPLUGGED - INTERACTIVE GUITAR METHOD: BOOK 1 FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Dave Clo Photo

Book/CD pack. This method book teaches you how to play guitar and read music using play-along tracks in styles you can enjoy like grunge, rock, surf, more. No "Polly Wolly Doodle" in this book! Starts simple and gradually increases in difficulty. The authentic-sounding play-along CD includes rehearsal and performance tracks (with guitar, bass, drums and keyboards) for all 25 songs. You'll feel like you just joined the band! Contains the same songs as 49-406393. Notation only. 32 pp.
49-406649 $9.99

YOU'RE IN THE BAND UNPLUGGED - INTERACTIVE GUITAR METHOD: BOOK 2 FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Dave Clo Photo

Book/CD pack. The songs in Book 2 are more advanced melodies set to the same music as in Book 1. Along the way you'll learn about different rhythms, key signatures, slurs, 3rd position, 5th position, harmony, more. The authentic-sounding play-along CD includes rehearsal and performance tracks (with guitar, bass, drums and keyboards) for all 25 songs. You'll feel like you just joined the band! Contains the same songs as 49-406396. Notation only. 32 pp.
49-406655 $9.95

Basic Guitar Instruction
General Guitar Instruction
Guitar Chords
Guitar Scales & Arpeggios
Guitar Theory
Guitar Tuning & Capos
Guitar Alternate Tunings

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333 BOOK - 333 LICKS, TRICKS, AND TECHNIQUES EVERY GUITARIST SHOULD KNOW by Mike Ihde Photo

Book/CD set. Ever wished you could learn practically every lead style, cool tricks, great sounding licks you'll actually use, all the chord scale rules, all the chords you'd ever need, in nearly any genre, all in one book? Well, wish no more! Berklee faculty member Ihde has put all this into his latest publication. 2+ hours of audio and 6+ hours of video performance/ interviews with the pros, who talk about their music and techniques: Mike Auldridge, Alison Brown, Buddy Emmons, Jon Finn, Joe Stump, Ray Flacke, many more. Ihde also teaches WHY these licks and tricks work, the principles behind what sounds good and where to use it. Not to mention how to make your guitar sound like a Theramin, or a banjo. Note/tab. Multiple levels. 188 pp.
02-8589 $34.95

50 ESSENTIAL GUITAR LESSONS by Ken Parille Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $8.95!! Book/CD pack. 50 must-know lessons on a variety of topics for anyone from beginner to advanced. Start where ever you like - each lesson is designed to stand by itself and has chords, licks, fingerings or ideas useful to players of all levels. Covers topics such as: driving bass, soulful fills, soloing over minor blues, classical guitar, agility drills, minor-major pentatonic conversion, string skips, melodic intervals, hybrid scales, harp harmonics, more. The 98-track CD includes most of the examples. Note/tab. 68 pp.
49-696030 .. list $19.95 ours $11.00

A GUIDE TO NON-JAZZ IMPROVISATION: GUITAR EDITION edited by Dan Fox by Dick Weissman Photo

Book/CD set. A concept that germinated in Weissman's mind while in music school. Dick realized that - in addition to the many musicians who do not improvise - there are even jazz musicians who don't know how to improvise outside the limits of their own stylistic backgrounds. The non-jazz improvisation series mostly includes new original tunes that are intended to show how to improvise in many musical styles, including: blues, country, folk, Latin-American, World Music, new age, classical, more. Fingerstyle and flatpicking techniques and Various guitar tunings are included. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 136 pp.
02-20827BCD $24.99

ACOUSTIC GUITAR LEAD AND MELODY BASICS Photo

Learn the fundamentals of soloing and playing tunes from the master teachers at Acoustic Guitar magazine. All the exercises are taught in the "roots" styles, including Celtic, bluegrass, blues, and folk. All tunes and lessons are on the accompanying CD. Note/tab, 60 pp.
49-695492 $14.95

ACOUSTIC GUITAR OWNER'S MANUAL Photo

Acoustic guitarists can now better understand their instruments, preserve and protect their value, and get the sounds they really want! Whether it's cleaning a guitar, protecting it from theft or humidity changes, selecting a case, or performing diagnostics, readers will become more savvy acoustic guitar owners. Covers: fret maintenance & refretting, installing and troubleshooting pickups, cracks, neck repairs, caring for the finish, more. 112 pp.
49-330532 $17.95

ALFRED'S MAX TAB GUITAR COMPLETE by Ron Manus & L.C. Harnsberger Photo

Book/DVD set. Combines Levels 1 and 2. The book and DVD work together for lessons you can see and hear. You'll start with the basics like holding the guitar, reading music & TAB, and playing chords, then move on to specific techniques for several styles and genres. Styles covered include blues, rock, jazz, classical, and folk, and you'll hear every example performed by a live guitarist. Get started playing guitar and advance to an intermediate skill level! 152 pages.
20-27708 $24.95

AT A GLANCE - DVD ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Chad Johnson & Mike Mueller, video instructor Doug Boduch Photo

Book/DVD pack. A snappy and fun way to get you playing in no time, the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. This package covers four topics: Strumming Chords, Fingerstyle Basics, Travis Picking, and Capo Basics. The book is loaded with valuable tips and information, plus real riffs and licks from popular songs such as "Maggie May," "Signs," "Time in a Bottle," "Landslide," more. The high-definition DVD contains four 8-10 minute video lessons with on-screen music that corresponds to the printed material. Tablature only. 32 pp.
49-696017 $9.95

AT A GLANCE - DVD GUITAR TECHNIQUE Photo

Book/DVD pack. The At A Glance series pairs an instructional DVD with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Four lessons: Warm-Up Exercises, Alternate Picking, Scale Sequences, and Legato Technique. The book is loaded with valuable tips and information, plus real riffs and licks from 18 songs: "Addicted to That Rush," "Cliffs of Dover," "Don't Tell Me You Love Me," "Get the Funk Out," "Peg," "Rock You Like a Hurricane," more. The high-definition DVD contains four 8-10 minute video lessons with on-screen music that corresponds to the printed material. Tablature only.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
49-696049 $9.99

CHORDS & SCALES FOR GUITARISTS by David Mead Photo

Book/CD set. A guided tour through the mechanics of how chords and scales are constructed, how they sound, and how they're used. Also teaches: recognizing important chord and scale families, organizing your fretboard using the CAGED concept, and how to practice more efficiently. With a chapter on improvisation, providing tips on how to solo over chord changes. Written in a friendly and clear manner. 215 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 11/25/09
17-432 $24.95

DICTIONARY OF STRUM & PICKING PATTERNS by Fred Sokolow Photo

The strumming patterns you need for rock, blues, country, pop, soul/funk, heavy metal, jazz or folk. Over 150 patterns and 100 rhythmic grooves to cover any genre. Styles are cross-referenced. Includes tablature, music, plus tips on equipment and effects. CD included. 72 pp.
49-696513 $14.95

DON'T FRET NOTE MAP - REVOLUTIONARY GUITAR FINGER POSITIONING GUIDE created by Nicholas Ravagni Photo

Created by 11-year old Nicholas Ravagni, this note map is designed to help players of all levels learn to locate notes on the guitar. Made of cling vinyl, simply guide it between the strings and fretboard, position the fret holes over the corresponding frets, pull it tight, wrap it around the neck and you're ready to go. No fasteners or glues required. Works with electric or acoustic guitars and is color-coded to show note names and locations for the first 12 frets of the fingerboard. Does not affect tone or playability and is removeable after each use. Includes music instruction and three simple songs.
49-695587 $9.95

ELECTRIC GUITAR BASICS by Georg Wolf Photo

Book/CD set. Provides the beginner with the essential instrument and music foundations in simple to follow steps. Clearly explained. Three sections: playing chords and accompanying songs; playing single notes and power chords; music theory and foundations. The chapter on power chords contains everything you need to know about this indispensable playing technique. The CD contains exercises and music pieces. 63 pp.
02-6072 $12.95

EXERCISES by Joe Charupakorn Photo

Over 150 exercises designed to enhance technical ability and fretboard visualization skills. Presents every exercise type with numerous fingering options. Includes scales and arpeggios in all positions, scale sequences, arpeggio sequences, diatonic arpeggios sequences, linear diatonic arpeggios, more. Note/tab. 240 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 11/27/09
49-500331 $14.95

FAQ - ACOUSTIC GUITAR CARE AND SETUP by John LeVan Photo

Like a hands-on guitar repair workshop. Uses photographs, diagrams and sketches each specific to the type of guitar you are working on. Also includes diagrams and photographs provided by several guitar and component manufacturers. Forward by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars. Teaches how to clean, condition, adjust the action and properly intonate your guitar, as well as John's trade secrets on hand-carving bone string nuts and bridge saddles. Good for beginners or as a reference for the guitar repair professional. Half-size, 88 pp.
02-21001 $7.95

FAQ - TYPES AND USES OF CAPOS by Tom Rasely Photo

The capo is a tool of the trade. Guides you through an understanding of how it works, and how to select the one that is right for you and your guitar. A theoretically correct method that relies mainly on an understanding of the fingerboard of the guitar; and which can be employed with any notational system. Lots of photos, examples, charts, and exercises. Aids your understanding of note relationships, offers a practical application of Circle of Fifths, and works it all from the orientation of the guitar itself, so you also gain valuable knowledge about note relationships and chord shapes all over the fretboard. A complete gallery of capos is presented. Beginners. Half-size, 24 pp.
02-21002 $3.95

GUITAR AT SIGHT by Charles Duncan Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $8.45!! Improve your music reading and fingerboard comprehension! Acquire a thorough understanding of the entire fingerboard through focused self-teaching with lots of exercises. For any genre or type of guitar. 92 pp.
01-810024 .. list $16.95 ours $8.50

GUITAR ATLAS: CHINA by Jeff Roberts Photo

Book/CD set. An introduction to the rich cultural and musical heritage of China. Learn about the different classifications of instruments (metal, stone, clay, silk, bamboo, wood, gourd, and skin), as well as techniques and tunings designed specifically for adapting the music of traditional instruments such as the guzheng, pipa, and dizi to the guitar. Traditional pieces, excerpts from Chinese operas, more. The musical styles of the Yi, Tibetan, and Uyghur are also covered. Note/tab. 47 pp.
20-33480 $14.95

GUITAR ATLAS: JAMAICA by Raleigh Green Photo

Book/CD set. Learn many of the styles that make Jamaican music so unique, from early movements like mento (the calypso-inspired style popular in the 1950s) to modern styles like dub (an electronic form of reggae). With a wealth of chordal and melodic ideas for the guitar, this book will improve your technique, increase your knowledge, and make you a more well-rounded musician. Note/tab. 47 pp.
20-33486 $14.95

GUITAR EXERCISES FOR DUMMIES by Mark Phillips & Jon Chappell Photo

Book/CD set. A perfect companion to "Guitar For Dummies," the top-selling guitar instructional book in the U.S. Provides readers with easy-to-follow instruction coupled with expert tips and advice to take your playing to the next level. Guitars are recognized as one of the primary instruments in Blues, Country, Flamenco, rock-and-roll, and many forms of Pop music. The lessons provide tips and drills that prepare you for any style. CD includes all of the practice pieces. 240 pp.
02-7665 $22.99

GUITAR SETUP, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR by John LeVan Photo

Uses photographs, diagrams and sketches made by the author or provided by manufacturers to teach how to clean, condition, adjust the action and properly intonate your acoustic guitar, as well as: John's trade secrets on hand-carving bone nuts and bridge saddles, wiring and fretwork. Also includes a chapter on identifying and diagnosing problem guitars. For beginners or a reference for the guitar repair professional. Forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars. 152 pp.
02-20309 $24.95

GUITAR: THE ART OF RHYTHM GUITAR by Stephane Gagnon Photo

Book/CD set. Learn to read music and play rhythm guitar with sophisticated-sounding exercises structured like elements of pop songs, including the verse, chorus and bridge structure. Features standard chord graphics with fingerings, easy-to-read single line rhythmic notations, and picking indications. Tracks are in both slow and normal tempos. 40 pp.
12-210 $19.95

HOW TO MAKE YOUR ELECTRIC GUITAR PLAY GREAT by Dan Erlewine Photo

Whether shopping for a first guitar or setting up a vintage treasure to get the right action, this book offers the keys to electric guitar ownership for players at all levels. Topics covered: choosing the right guitar, techniques and tools for keeping your guitar healthy, adjusting a "factory setup," intonation, adjusting the truss rod, nut adjustment, bridge and tailpiece maintenance, whammy bars, cleaning finishes, more! Includes plastic sheet with punch out radius gauges for setting up your guitar. 133 pp.
49-330535 $19.95

IT'S EASY TO FAKE...ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Joe Bennett Photo

Learn how to fake your way through the cruellest campfire sessions and the fiercest folk clubs with a little knowledge and a few simple tricks. Gives you brief bios of players you can name drop, bluffers chords (easy chord shapes with really complex names), a section of riffs, chord sequences, and altered tunings you can easily use to impress your friends (and a potential audience), what songs to avoid playing in music stores, which guitars you want to be seen with, and lots more, all told with a humorous insiders view. 96 pp.
01-973786 $12.95

LEFT-HANDED GUITAR - THE COMPLETE METHOD by Troy Stetina Photo

Now includes CD! Finally - a method for lefties! Includes photos, diagrams, and grids designed especially for the left-handed player. Covers: chords, scales, riffs, strumming, rock, blues, fingerpicking, and other styles; reading standard notation and tablature, tuning, theory and more. Note/tab. 78 pp.
49-695630 $14.95

MAKE IT FUNKY - GUITAR EDITION by Rod Goelz Photo

Book/CD set. Explorations in the classic funk guitar styles of the 60's & 70's. Classic funk guitar techniques and styles - classic progressions, chording, strumming, "funk theory" (Major, Minor, & Dominant), scratching, skanking, bubble picking, funk articulation, muted notes, dead notes, double-stops, single note lines, straight and "swunk" rhythm styles, more! 78 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
444-379 $18.95

MUTING THE GUITAR by David Brewster Photo

Book/CD pack. Created to teach guitarists the often overlooked techniques of string muting. If you're frustrated by too much noise, uncontrolled string ringing, or the "bleeps" and "clicks" that can occur while playing, then you need muting techniques to ensure a clean sound. Covers specific techniques such as the "fretboard smother," string raking, palm muting, pick palming, hybrid picking, "Mutola" technique, and more. The technique you'll need depends on what you are performing, and you might use more than one muting style at any time, so it's important to incorporate these into your playing ASAP. All examples are played on the 70 track CD. Note/tab. 49 pp.
49-1199 $19.99

PLAY ACOUSTIC - THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MASTERING ACOUSTIC GUITAR STYLES edited by Dave Hunter Photo

Book/2 CD pack. Starts with a history of the acoustic guitar, gives you some basics to get started, then shows you how to master more than a dozen styles: folk, rock, blues, country, jazz, bluegrass, Celtic, bottleneck, Gypsy jazz, African highlife, more. Techniques range from simple strumming and fingerpicking to artificial harmonics, right-hand fretting, behind-the-nut bends, more. Includes a range of alternate tunings and radical chord progressions, masses of exercises, musical examples, full pieces and advanced techniques. The CDs contain over 200 tracks of the most crucial exercises. Wire-bound, lay-flat hardcover. Note/tab. 252 pp.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
49-331294 $29.95

RHYTHM GUITAR ESSENTIALS Photo

Book/CD pack. This 12-pack of lessons from Acoustic Guitar magazine offers all sorts of ways to improve your rhythm playing. Learn the fundamental grooves used in folk, rock, soul and country, then discover new chord positions, bass lines, muting techniques, syncopated strums, cool rhythm fills, new chords, and more. Features exercises, licks and full songs, all of which are played on the CD. Note/tab with chord diagrams. 68 pp.
49-696062 $19.95

SECRETS ALL GUITAR PLAYERS SHOULD KNOW, 2nd EDITION by Dave Cavanagh Photo

Hundreds of useful tips from a professional player and repairman with 35 years experience. With just the right amount of humor he fills you in on such things as tuning tricks, copyright info, guitar buying, stage presence, traveling tips, care and feeding, action adjustments, strings, intonation, tone, fret wear, practicing, guitar parts, and lots more. Straight answers for all those nagging questions you have about your guitar! This updated edtion includes a new chapter on 12-string guitars and a table of stringed instrument tunings and string sizes. From autoharp to zither, if you know the name of the instrument you can find out what notes to tune it to and the sizes of missing strings! 65 pp.
643-1 $19.95

STUFF! GOOD GUITAR PLAYERS SHOULD KNOW - AN A-Z GUIDE TO GETTING BETTER by Wolf Marshall Photo

Book/CD pack. Literally organized in an A-Z format, this book offers information and advice on diverse topics such as: action, alternate tunings, bossa nova guitar, combo amps, double stops, legato phrasing, modes, Nashville number system, pedals, reading music, slash chords, thumb fretting, transposing, tubes, lots more. Styles like rockabilly, blues, and funk are represented through demos of authentic grooves. The 56-track CD includes over 125 audio examples, including both solo and full band tracks so you can hear how important concepts fit in with other instruments. Note/tab. 150 pp.
49-696004 $19.95

TEN MINUTE GUITAR WORKOUT by David Mead Photo

Book/CD set. Condensed practice schedules to cover all the vital areas of learning in the least time that produces results. Based on the idea of the Canadian Air Force, who published a 10-minute-a-day physical fitness schedule for modern times. Real results with only a small outlay of time. Note/tab. 157 pp.
05-9215 $25.95

THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR BIBLE by Eric Roche Photo

Book/2-CD set. A full program of guitar instruction, covering basic music theory, reading tablature, effective practice plans, advanced issues like alternate tunings, harmonics, guitar percussion, arranging for solo performance, much more. Carefully and specifically written. Covers useful peripheral topics like changing strings, stage setups, carpal tunnel, hardware (pickups, microphones, tuners, etc.), more. 243 pp.
17-631 $29.95

THE BILLBOARD ILLUSTRATED COMPLETE GUITAR HANDBOOK: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MAKING MUSIC ON THE GUITAR Michael Leonard, general editor, forewords by Albert Lee & Juan Martin Photo

For anyone who wants to play guitar in the style of great musicians, see glowing photographs of beautiful acoustic & electric instruments, or wants to maintain a guitar and its equipment, this is the one-volume guide to exploring the world of guitars. Basics plus lessons on different styles, techniques, and effects help budding musicians get straight into playing; information on guitars, guitarists, maintenance and repair, amps, and recording techniques make the handbook comprehensive and thumbable. Perfect for guitar bag, backpack, or briefcase. 416 pp.
542-213 $24.95

THE CAGED SYSTEM FOR GUITAR - A CLEAR-CUT GUIDE TO LEARNING THE ENTIRE GUITAR FRETBOARD by Pete Madsen Photo

Book/CD pack. The CAGED system, applicable to all playing styles, will help you clearly map out the fretboard with recognizable forms and shapes that intertwine sensibly. The result is equal comfort with all areas, and the confidence to play what you want, where you want! Break free from the prison of unfamiliarity - get CAGED! Covers major, minor and 7th chords, song structures, shortcuts, and info on studying theory. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-696047 $16.99

THE COMPLETE CONTEMPORARY GUITARIST: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO BLUES, ROCK, AND JAZZ MUSIC FOR ALL GUITARISTS by Guy Capuzzo, et al. Photo

Book/CD set. Combines 4 books in one: theory, ear training, fretboard knowledge, & sight-reading! Easy-to-read chord and scale diagrams, and music examples. Teaches intervals, scales, chords, progressions, more. With ear training CD, plus drills and worksheets for self study. Note/tab. 395 pp.
20-33502 $34.95

THE GUITAR HANDBOOK by Ralph Denyer Photo

An all-out orgy of guitar information covering influential guitarists, guitar anatomy, types & brands, maintenance & construction, amplification, tuning, technique, rhythm, scales & modes, applied chord theory, improvisation, and more, all gorgeously illustrated. Note/tab and chord diagrams. 256 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 7-10 days
07-116 $27.50

THE GUITARIST'S NOTE READING METHOD by Peter Vogl Photo

Book 2/CD pack. Designed for any level guitarist who wants to learn traditional music notation. This method draws on the author's extensive teaching experience to help you learn note reading. Large easy-to-read notation and a variety of songs from different genres keep the book lively and interesting. Covers: the staff, time signature, ledger lines, 1st position notes, eighth notes, sharps, flats, key signatures, harmony and chords, more. CD 1 contains all of the exercises. CD 2 contains all of the songs played with a live band in both demonstration and play-along tracks. 58 pp.
56-45 $14.95

THE HAL LEONARD ACOUSTIC GUITAR METHOD by Chad Johnson Photo

Book/CD pack. Uses real songs to teach you all the basics: strumming, fingerpicking, using a capo, open tunings, folk, country & bluegrass styles, acoustic blues, acoustic rock, more. 7 complete songs: "Barely Breathing," "Dust in the Wind," "Here Comes the Sun," "Name," "Wildwood Flower," "Cross Road Blues" and "Angie," plus examples from many others including "Band on the Run," "Landslide," "Maggie May," "More Than Words," "Yesterday," more. Note/tab. 79 pp.
49-697347 $16.95

THE HEALTHY GUITARIST by Virginia Azagra Rueda Photo

Provides a clear description of the fundamental principles behind what goes on in a guitarist's body, helping you to develop a healthy technique and to make the most of your playing. Answers to typical technical problems are given, along with tips and exercises to enhance your fitness. You are also taught how to recognize and prevent the most common injuries caused by poor technique. For guitarists of all styles. 104 pp.
02-2921 $44.95

THE MULTI-INSTRUMENTAL GUITARIST - BANJO, MANDOLIN, UKE, DOBRO, DULCIMER by Greg Horne with Stacy Phillips Photo

Book/CD set. Targeted to guitar players who want to expand into playing other fretted instruments. With introductory lessons on: mandolin and octave mandolin, tenor banjo, clawhammer and three-finger banjo techniques, uke and baritone uke, lap dulcimer and resophonic guitar. The acoustic musician's guide to versatility! Note/tab. 95 pp.
20-21901 $19.95

TIPBOOK ELECTRIC GUITAR AND BASS GUITAR by Hugo Pinksterboer Photo

This owner's guide for electric guitarists and bassists features numerous tips on auditioning and buying a (bass) guitar, choosing new strings, maintenance and tuning, and other aspects that are unique to an electric guitar. Also includes chapters on the history and the production of these instruments, as well as an index, a glossary, and the unique Interactive Tipcodes that allow you to hear online audio examples. 242 pp.
49-332372 $14.95

UNCLE TIM'S FIRST YEAR: A BEGINNERS'S GUIDE TO THE GUITAR by Tim Gillespie Photo

A very logical and orderly self tutor book that goes beyond the average basic guitar book. Uncle Tim guides you with experience and insight through the rock solid groundwork presented. Excellent photos and easy to read fretboard diagrams. Recommended. Updated edition. 88 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/01/09
434-3 $14.95

YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF GUITAR by William Bay Photo

Covers the basics of types of guitars, buying one, strings, tuning, more. Moves on with: strumming, various keys & chords, alternating bass, syncopation, capos, hammer-ons, more. Includes CD. Note/tab. 112 pp.
02-94301BCD .. list $19.95 ours $8.00

YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF GUITAR by William Bay Photo

Book/DVD set. This teaches all of the basic and intermediate techniques that a new guitar player needs, using traditional songs as examples. A very good starter book. Note/tab. 112 pp. DVD is 90 min.
02-94301DP $19.95

YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF GUITAR by William Bay Photo

Book/CD/DVD set. Covers types of guitars, buying one, strings, tuning, more. Moves on with: strumming, various keys & chords, alternating bass, syncopation, capos, hammer-ons, more. Note/tab. 112 pp. DVD is 90 min.
02-94301SET $24.95

Basic Guitar Instruction
General Guitar Instruction
Guitar Chords
Guitar Scales & Arpeggios
Guitar Theory
Guitar Tuning & Capos
Guitar Alternate Tunings

Guitar Chords

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CHORD POSITIONS - SIMPLE, CREATIVE WAYS TO MOVE UP THE NECK taught by Happy Traum Photo

Book/2 CD pack. Find chords in the upper reaches of the fingerboard, and learn the basic concepts of music theory for guitar. Starting with the easiest three-string movable chord positions, Happy explains how to use them and combine them with other movable chords until you can play in any position and in any key. Moving on to four, five and six-string (barre) movable chords, you'll learn songs and chord progressions that will help put your newly-acquired chord knowledge into practice. Beginning/intermediate. Chord diagrams only, 10 pp.
300-543 $24.95

ACOUSTIC GUITAR CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE by William Bay Photo

A comprehensive pocket/case sized book of chord diagrams specifically written for contemporary acoustic guitarists. Chords include major 7 add 9, suspended, major 7 add 6, major 13 and many more. Chords are shown in all keys. 96 pp.
02-21193 $4.95

ACOUSTIC GUITAR PHOTO CHORDS by William Bay Photo

Chords shown in photo and diagram form. 15 Major chord categories shown in all keys. Includes chords used in contemporary acoustic guitar styles. Major 13, add 9, Maj 7 add 6, minor add 9, many more. 298 modern acoustic chords pictured. Inversions shown on most chords. 96 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 11/27/09
02-21296 $9.95

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR CHORD CHART Photo

A chart of all the basic chords in every key. Includes major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, major 6th, minor 6th and ninth. With chord accompaniment guide - the 3 principle chords, relative minor chords, and alternate chords. 3 page folder.
20-28386 $2.50

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR CHORD DICTIONARY Photo

Companion to Alfred's popular beginner guitar method. 36 chords of each key - over 430 chords! Also includes: circle of fifths, chord symbol variations, introduction to chord theory: intervals, chord structure, basic triads, building chords, more. 81 pp.
20-28388 $9.95

ALL CHORDS IN ALL POSITIONS FOR GUITAR by Muriel Anderson Photo

Handy pocket reference containing: building chords of all qualities (over 30 types), terminology and intervals, moving chord shapes, sample songs and progressions, open, barre, power and extended chords, inversions, more. 79 pp.
49-695055 $8.95

ALTERNATE TUNING CHORD DICTIONARY - A COMPLETE REFERENCE TO OVER 7,000 CHORDS by Chad Johnson Photo

This book is designed to familiarize you with chord shapes while playing in some of the most common alternate tunings: Open D, Open G, Open Gm, Open A, Open E, Open Em, Open C, Drop D, Double Drop D, and Dsus4 (aka DADGAD). Includes 30 chord qualities (with two fingerings each) for all 12 key notes in each tuning. With info on chord construction, fretboard diagrams for each tuning and easy-to-read diagrams. 247 pp.
49-695676 $19.95

AT A GLANCE - DVD GUITAR CHORDS by Chad Johnson, Mike Mueller & Barrett Tagliarino Photo

Book/DVD pack. A snappy and fun way to get you playing in no time, the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. This package covers four topics: Open Chords, Power Chords, Barre Chords, and Introduction to Seventh Chords. The book is loaded with valuable tips and information, plus real riffs and licks from popular songs such as "American Girl," "Band on the Run," "Wild Thing," "Wonderwall," more. The high-definition DVD contains four 8-10 minute video lessons with on-screen music that corresponds to the printed material. Tablature with chord diagrams. 32 pp.
49-696018 $9.95

BASIC GUITAR BAR CHORD CHART Photo

Chord diagrams and fingering chart. Major, minor, seventh, diminished and augmented chords, more. Heavy paper, 3 pp.
444-227 $3.95

CHILDREN'S GUITAR CHORD BOOK by William Bay Photo

Book/DVD set. Younger students enjoy this creative approach to playing simple guitar chords. Exercises build upon each other and lead to playing logical and common chord progressions. These include I-iii-vi-ii-V-I and twelve bar blues in many different keys. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with detailed illustrations showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Open chords for folk music as well as power chords for rock music are presented. Includes an easy chord chart and capo chart. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation. Beginners. 32 pp.
02-98650DP $14.95

CHORD CONNECTIONS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO GUITAR CHORDS AND HARMONY by Robert Brown Photo

Learn all the chords in every key, on any combination of strings, everywhere on the neck. With exercises that expand your knowledge of harmony and teach you to move smoothly from chord to chord. Hundreds of easy-to-read chord diagrams. Comb-bound, 111 pp.
20-16754 $14.95

CHORD GIZMO Photo

A simple idea, well-executed, well-designed, and smartly priced. Simply point the wheel to the root note and follow the dots to spell out the notes within each chord. Shows nine popular chord types: major, minor, dominant 7th, major 7th, minor 7th, augmented, diminished, 7 sus 4, and minor 7 b5. Each gizmo is the size and shape of a compact disc, and comes in its own portable and durable plastic CD-style case.
01-993212 $7.95

CHORD SUBSTITUTIONS by Corey Christiansen Photo

Presents the most common chord substitutions in an easy to learn manner - and shows you how to transpose them into all twelve keys. Topics include chord embellishment, chord alteration, iii for I subs, vi for I subs, ii for V subs, tritone substitution and many other tricks for spicing up chord progressions. 5 by 8 inch booklet. 16 pp.
02-20031 $2.95

CHORDS & SCALES FOR GUITARISTS by David Mead Photo

Book/CD set. A guided tour through the mechanics of how chords and scales are constructed, how they sound, and how they're used. Also teaches: recognizing important chord and scale families, organizing your fretboard using the CAGED concept, and how to practice more efficiently. With a chapter on improvisation, providing tips on how to solo over chord changes. Written in a friendly and clear manner. 215 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 11/25/09
17-432 $24.95

FIDDLEWIDGET - GUITAR MAP & CHORDFINDER by Bruce Haney Photo

This handy, compact "slide rule" for the guitar shows you every major chord and scale up the neck, up to 22 frets. Color coded dots outline each note of the triad; clear dots show you the notes of the scale. Helps you figure out where to put your capo, transpose from one key to another, and (by using the simple theory rules printed on the back) how to modify the major chord to make minor, augmented, diminished and seventh chords. Good for players who want to learn the neck better and for teachers looking for a clear visual aid for their students. Only 5" x 11" and less than 1/8" thick.
668-1 $16.95

GUITAR CAPO CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE SERIES by William Bay Photo

A comprehensive 96-page, pocket/case sized book of chords using a capo. Chords include major, minor, 7, diminished, major 7, 6, augmented and more. Chords shown in all keys in various capo positions.
02-21452 $4.95

GUITAR CASE CHORD BOOK Photo

Full color photos of over 170 chords grouped by family, so it's easy to find related chords. Chord diagrams clearly indicate the position of the root and suggested fingering for each chord. Includes a special section on moveable chords. 48 pp.
01-974171 $7.95

GUITAR CHORD DICTIONARY (HANDY GUIDE) by Morton Manus Photo

Case-size book that is organized in a unique dictionary style that lets you find chords quickly. 48 pp.
20-358 $5.50

GUITAR CHORD PROGRESSION ENCYCLOPEDIA by Howard Wallach Photo

Includes hundreds of chords and chord progressions in all styles in all twelve keys. Fully illustrated examples. Rock, blues, jazz, folk, alternative, country and more are covered. For beginning to intermediate guitarists. 95 pp.
20-17868 $12.95

GUITAR CHORDS DELUXE - FULL-COLOR PHOTOS & DIAGRAMS FOR OVER 1,600 CHORDS Photo

Small in size but loaded with info! Easy-to-read chord grids, easy-to-see color photos, basic chord theory and fingering principles. Contains open chords, barre chords, partial chords, broken-set forms; five voicings of 28 chord qualities for each of the 12 keys totaling over 1,600 glorious chords in all. Fits in your case! 5-3/4" x 8-1/2" 168 pp.
49-695825 $7.95

GUITAR: PROBABLE CHORDS, A CHORD KEY ENCYCLOPEDIA by Mark Sternal Photo

Every chord in every key of music listed from the most probable to the least probable. Uniquely combines method and instruction with a guide for song writing structure as well as a musical reference. Chords for each key are listed from basic through intermediate and advanced based on music theory as well as "exceptions to the rules" based on all styles of popular and modern music. Note/tab. 285 pp
542-163 $24.95

GUITAR: THE ART OF RHYTHM GUITAR by Stephane Gagnon Photo

Book/CD set. Learn to read music and play rhythm guitar with sophisticated-sounding exercises structured like elements of pop songs, including the verse, chorus and bridge structure. Features standard chord graphics with fingerings, easy-to-read single line rhythmic notations, and picking indications. Tracks are in both slow and normal tempos. 40 pp.
12-210 $19.95

INCREDIBLE CHORD FINDER, 2ND EDITION by Will Schmid Photo

Good, fast reference with three fingerings for each chord. 103 pp.
49-99 $5.99

JAY FRIEDMAN - GUITAR CHORDS, ARPEGGIOS & STUDIES: STEPS TO MASTERING THE FRETBOARD taught by Jay Friedman Photo

Originally released by Dale Zdenek Publications, this entire series is timeless and belongs in every guitarist's collection. 60 pp.
20-30470 $12.95

LEFT-HAND GUITAR CHORD CHART by William Bay Photo

A handy chord reference guide showing basic major and minor chords in all keys. Relative and secondary minor chord relationships shown on principal chords. All forms are fingered for the left-handed guitarist. Includes a guitar fingerboard illustration with all the corresponding notes on a guitar strung for a left-handed performer. 3 pp.
02-99754 .. list $4.95 ours $1.50

LEFT-HANDED FIDDLEWIDGET - GUITAR MAP & CHORDFINDER by Bruce Haney Photo

Version for lefties! This handy, compact "slide rule" for the guitar shows you every major chord and scale up the neck, up to 22 frets. Color coded dots outline each note of the triad; clear dots show you the notes of the scale. Helps you figure out where to put your capo, transpose from one key to another, and (by using the simple theory rules printed on the back) how to modify the major chord to make minor, augmented, diminished and seventh chords. Good for players who want to learn the neck better and for teachers looking for a clear visual aid for their students. Only 5" x 11" and less than 1/8" thick.
668-10 $16.95

LEFT-HANDED GUITAR CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE by William Bay Photo

A comprehensive 96-page, pocket/case sized chord dictionary containing essential chord forms ranging from major, minor and dominant forms and venturing into extensions such as minor 7b5, 9th, 11th, 13th, etc.; presented exclusively for the left-handed guitarist.
02-21219 $4.95

MB GUITAR CHORDS IN PICTURE & DIAGRAM FORM by Mel Bay Photo

Book/DVD set. Twelve basic guitar chord types are shown in three ways: photograph, notation, and chord diagram. In addition, a special bonus section is contained showing in photo and diagram the essential moveable rhythm guitar chord forms. This special section contains the basics of Mel Bay's acclaimed Rhythm Chord Playing System showing the guitarist how to finger numerous advanced chord forms with a minimum of hand movement! Chords shown in photo, notation, and diagram form include Major, Minor, Dominant Seventh, Diminished, Augmented, Ninth, Major Seventh, Minor Seventh, Seventh #5, Seventh b5, Sixth and Minor Sixth. Chords are chown in the bonus Moveable Rhythm Chord section include Major, Minor, 7th, Minor 7th, 7sus4, 7b5, 7#5, Minor 7b5, Sixth, Minor 6th, Diminished 7th, Diminished add 9, 9th, Minor 9th, 9b5, 9#5, Minor 9b5, 7th b9, 7th b9#5, 11th, 9 add 6, Minor 9 add 6, 13th, 13sus11, 13 b9, 13th b9 b5. 48 pp.
02-93261DP $9.95

MBGU: GUITAR STUDIES - A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CHORDS Photo

An in-depth, user-friendly guitar chord dictionary. Presents chords in the following categories: acoustic guitar chords, blues guitar chords, jazz guitar chords, rock guitar chords, open tuning guitar chords, capo guitar chords and seven-string guitar chords. Open tuning chords presented include dropped D, DADGAD, open G, Open E, Open A, Open D, Open C and Orkney. Beginners. 136 pp.
02-21532 $14.95

MBGU: GUITAR STUDIES - PLAYING CHORDS Photo

Over 100 songs arranged for chord strumming accompaniment to singing. Easy chord forms, strumming in different time signatures, master chord reference chart, use of the capo, musical terms, types of guitars, and frequently asked questions. An ideal supplement to any guitar method. Online audio files available. Beginners. 182 pp.
02-21555 $19.95

MODERN GUITAR METHOD, CHORDS IN POSITION by William Bay Photo

Segments the guitar fretboard into five zones/positions. Basic chord progressions are presented in each zone. Applicable to all styles of music. Intermediate. 84 pp.
02-21792 .. list $9.95 ours $5.00

MODERN GUITAR METHOD, GRADE 2, ESSENTIAL GUITAR CHORDS by William Bay Photo

This exhaustive chord reference shows chords from simple triads through myriad extensions of the dominant seventh chord, all in grid format only. All voicings and variants of chords are shown chromatically from the root tone beginning with C, Cm, C6, C7, C diminished, C augmented, etc. Chords are further subdivided into categories including chords with individually fingered strings, barre chords, and rock power chords. Beginning/intermediate. 36 pp.
02-21789 .. list $9.95 ours $2.00

OPEN TUNING CHORD BOOK by Felix Schell Photo

A comprehensive guide to chords and scales in the popular G, D, E, A, and D-minor tunings. In addition to their application as accompaniment elements, there is sufficient material here for soloing and improvisation. Uses fretboard diagrams throughout. 46 pp.
02-98286 $9.95

OPEN TUNING CHORD CHART by Lee (Drew) Andrews Photo

Featuring chords and scales for DADGAD, Open G and Drop-D tunings. Moveable chords are shown with roots on the 6th, 5th and 2nd strings, including many alternate voicings. Major, minor, and pentatonic scales are given for each tuning with 6th and 5th string roots. 4 pp.
02-20673 $4.95

OPEN TUNING GUITAR CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE by William Bay Photo

A comprehensive 96-page, pocket/case sized open tuning chord book. Tunings shown: Drop D, DADGAD, Open G, Open E, Open A, Open D, Open C and Orkney. Chords include major, minor, 7, diminished, major 7, 6, augmented and more. 96 pp.
02-21453 $4.95

POWER CHORDS - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE WITH 20 IMMORTAL ROCK RIFFS by Kirk Tatnall Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn how to play power chords using real rock songs! This beginner's guide teaches riffs from rock anthems by Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, the Beastie Boys, Nirvana and more. "All Along the Watchtower," "Fight for Your Right (To Party)," "Iron Man," "Rock You like a Hurricane," "Smells like Teen Spirit," "You Give Love a Bad Name," more. The CD contains tracks for all the examples in the book. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-697395 $14.99

ROCK GUITAR CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE by William Bay Photo

A comprehensive pocket/case sized chord dictionary for today's rock guitarists. Contains power chord forms, barre chords, and essential rhythm chord forms in all keys. 96 pp.
02-21194 $4.95

ROCK GUITAR PHOTO CHORDS by Corey Christiansen Photo

Power chords, barre chords and open chords are taught in note/tab with accompanying photos. Anyone can learn the chords that have been heard in rock 'n roll for decades with this foolproof method. Presented in a logical order with brief dialogue on how to play each chord shape in 12 keys (for moveable shapes), this is a must have for the beginning guitarist who wants to get going fast. 47 pp.
02-21046 $5.95

SHREDHED - THE CHORD BOARD Photo

Over 500 guitar chords for multiple genres. This innovative design uses a built-in music stand to display 12 pages worth of chord diagrams, with tablature. It's dry erase! Mark it up and wipe it off. Lessons on intervals, building chords, voicings and general chord theory.
20-30600 .. list $9.95 ours $6.00

THE CAPO CHORD BOOK by Lance Beaumont Photo

Designed to aid the beginner/intermediate guitarist in capo transpositions. Playing in keys laden with bar chords can be frustrating to the novice. This shows you how to play in these difficult keys while using easy to play chord shapes. By placing the capo at different points on the guitar neck, chord shapes from the one key can be used to play in multiple keys. Clear, with many diagrams. 37 pp.
02-20751 $7.95

THE CHORD FACTORY - BUILD YOUR OWN GUITAR CHORD DICTIONARY by Jon Damian Photo

Guides you step-by-step through the process of building your own chord dictionary. For all levels and styles of chord explorers, from professional-level guitarists in need of harmonic stimulation, to the early guitarist just beginning to explore chords and harmony. Doing this will help you: learn thousands of chords, build your own creative harmonic toolbox, use harmony more effectively and expand your fingerboard facility. Mostly fretboard diagrams with some note/tab. 167 pp.
49-449541 $24.95

THE GUITAR CHORD COMPOSER Photo

This mix-and-match instructional guide puts amped-up composing power in your hands. Each split page has a chord illustration (a fretboard diagram with color-coded fingerings) for major, minor, dominant, diminished, and suspended chords and you can flip the split pages to experiment with and create original chord combinations. With 490 individual chords, you have thousands of possibilities! Includes useful information on reading chord patterns, advice on transitions, and varying degrees of chord difficulty. Useful for guitarists of all levels. Hardcover, lay-flat binding. 128 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 11/25/09
49-332897 $16.95

THE GUITARIST'S CHORD BOOK by Peter Vogl Photo

Over 900 chords very clearly illustrated with photos and large, easy-to-read chord diagrams that also name the notes of each chord. Letter tabs printed on the front cover allow you to thumb directly to the section you need. Also contains special sections of moveable chords, power chords, and Peter's Picks, a section of the author's favorite chords and substitutions. 143 pp.
56-39 $9.95

THE NASHVILLE NUMBER SYSTEM DIAL A CHORD Photo

Consists of two card stock circles 8 inches across that spin around. The top circle has windows that show you chord frames for every guitar chord in first position including 7ths in all 12 keys. The chord diagrams line up to show you which chords go together in each key and also their Nashville number system designations. Also includes a color-coded "Quick Reference Grid" of the NNS and first position minor chords.
718-3 $10.95

THE ONLY CHORD BOOK YOU WILL EVER NEED! by John McCarthy Photo

Book/2 CD pack. The latest from the RockHouse folks. 23 chords types (major, minor, maj7, m13, sus4, 7sus4, etc.) with multiple fingerings for each, in the major and minor keys of C, D, E, F, G, A & B. Over 500 chords in all. Each is shown using: chord diagrams, tablature, and two photos - looking straight at the fretboard and player's perspective. Each chord is numbered to refer to tracks on the two included CDs, each with 255 MP3 files. Appendixes include a major scale chord formula and 17 rhythm guitar progressions with online audio files. And of course, a free lifetime membership to the RockHouse website. Comb-bound. 158 pp.
01-900987 $19.99

THE PRACTICAL GUITAR CHORD AND FRETBOARD CHART Photo

An 8 1/2" x 11" plastic coated two-sided chart with practical chords on one side and "Dr. Ducks One Page Guitar Prescription" on the other. The chord chart contains chord frames for major, major 7th, minor, minor 7th, and a barred version of the major chord, plus some diminished, suspended and 9th chords. Only the most common chords for rock, blues, bluegrass, and country guitar are shown, and the chart is arranged so that the "guitar friendly" keys are at the top of the page. The "prescription" page includes a fretboard chart with the names of each note filled in up to the 15th fret, plus note, tab and chording basics. 3 hole drilled to fit in a notebook.
718-1 $5.95

THE ULTIMATE GUITAR CHORD & SCALE BIBLE by Buck Brown & Mark Dziuba Photo

Over 5,000 useful chords and 130 scales for improvisation! Instantly increase your options. Thousands of easy-to-read diagrams; 62 different types of chords in all 12 keys; 12 to 15 fingerings for each scale; note/tab. 335 pp.
20-1145 $24.95

UKULELE/GUITAR CHORD MINDER 2 Photos

Quartersize laminated handy chart with chord frames for uke & 6-string guitar. Comes with a black wet erase pen to mark your chords, then erase & reuse! Designed to be used with the Kani Ka Pila uke Klip.
708-7 .. list $5.99 ours $3.00

Basic Guitar Instruction
General Guitar Instruction
Guitar Chords
Guitar Scales & Arpeggios
Guitar Theory
Guitar Tuning & Capos
Guitar Alternate Tunings

Guitar Scales & Arpeggios

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR: SCALES & MODES by Ron Manus, Steve Hall Photo

Features: the best chords to use with each scale and mode, associated musical styles, interval patterns, most scales & modes shown in 5 neck positions, lots of examples. Note/tab, with neck position diagrams. 32 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/05/09
20-32551 $8.95

ALL SCALES IN ALL POSITIONS FOR GUITAR - A POCKET REFERENCE FOR CONSTRUCTING AND PLAYING GUITAR SCALES ANYWHERE ON THE FINGERBOARD by Muriel Anderson and Jim Scott Photo

Gives guitarists the tools to understand scales and to create any type of scale in any position. Covers: major and minor scales, pentatonic and blues scales, modes, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, diminished, chromatic, and harp scales; relationships between scales and chords; and a unique approach to visualizing patterns. Features Jim Anderson's revolutionary "rows" concept. Note/tab. 72 pp.
49-695414 $7.95

ARPEGGIO FINDER: EASY-TO-USE GUIDE TO OVER 1,300 GUITAR ARPEGGIOS by Chad Johnson Photo

Learn to play arpeggios on the guitar with this comprehensive book. Contains more than 1,300 arpeggio shapes, covering 28 different qualities for each key, with each quality presented in four different shapes. Great for guitarists looking to hone their skills! 9" x 12" edition. 96 pp.
49-697351 $6.99

ARPEGGIOS FOR THE MODERN GUITARIST - THE COMPLETE GUIDE INCLUDING THEORY, PATTERNS, TECHNIQUES, AND APPLICATIONS by Stephen Ross Photo

Book/CD pack. This book goes beyond just listing arpeggio forms and shows you how to apply and execute all types of arpeggios using a variety of techniques including alternate picking, sweep picking, two-hand tapping, multi-finger tapping, legato and string skipping. Arpeggios are organized by tonality and harmonic complexity with practice tips and execution notes throughout each chapter. By the time you finish this book you'll be well on your way to integrating arpeggio forms into your own playing. Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-695862 $17.95

ARTFUL ARPEGGIOS - FINGERINGS AND APPLICATIONS FOR GUITAR by Don Mock Photo

Book/CD pack. Expand your playing with these essential arpeggios. Learn: arpeggio fingerings; major, minor, dominant and altered dominant sounds; bi-tonal arpeggios; arpeggios from major, minor, melodic minor and harmonic minor scales, more. CD includes 78 demonstration tracks. Note/tab. 32 pp.
49-695585 $15.95

AT A GLANCE - DVD SCALES & MODES by Chad Johnson & Mike Mueller Photo

Book/DVD pack. A snappy and fun way to get you playing in no time, the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. This package covers four topics: The Major Scale, The Minor Scale, The Minor Pentatonic Scale, and The Modes. The book is loaded with valuable tips and information, plus real riffs and licks from popular songs such as "And I Love Her," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "La Grange," "The Sky Is Crying," more. The DVD contains four 8-10 minute video lessons with on-screen music that corresponds to the printed material. Tablature only. 32 pp.
49-696019 $9.95

BASIX SCALES & MODES by Steve Hall & Ron Manus Photo

Book/CD set. 14 essential scales and modes. Guitar tablature, neck position and standard notation. Licks in the styles of guitarists like Steve Morse, Yngwie Malmsteen, Robben Ford, more. CD includes accompaniments for songs and exercises. Note/tab. 64 pp.
20-16768 $9.95

CHORDS & SCALES FOR GUITARISTS by David Mead Photo

Book/CD set. A guided tour through the mechanics of how chords and scales are constructed, how they sound, and how they're used. Also teaches: recognizing important chord and scale families, organizing your fretboard using the CAGED concept, and how to practice more efficiently. With a chapter on improvisation, providing tips on how to solo over chord changes. Written in a friendly and clear manner. 215 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 11/25/09
17-432 $24.95

CRASH COURSE ON GUITAR ARPEGGIOS by Joe Bennett Photo

Book/CD pack. Understand arpeggios with this great beginner's guide! You'll discover: the difference between arpeggios and scales, how arpeggios can improve your solos and help you play faster, essential open and moveable arpeggio shapes, and more. CD features over 40 tracks, with sample solos, backing tracks and three complete pieces to play along with. Note/tab with guitar fretboxes. 32 pp.
49-695812 $9.95

DON MOCK'S MODAL MOJO: THE "NO MYSTERY" APPROACH TO MODAL IMPROVISING by Don Mock Photo

Book/CD set. 8+ hours of audio MP3 instruction, demonstrations, play-along tracks and 84-page book! Mock includes etudes and rhythm examples for each mode as he takes you step-by-step through 28 modal grooves. He demonstrates the use of arpeggios, sequences, intervals, chromatics, and optional scales to make your modal improvising more melodic and interesting. A section illustrates the best scale patterns for the modes and important modal chord substitution concepts. The 28 play-along grooves cover the dominant 7th, major, and minor modes. Performed using contemporary jazz, Latin, fusion, and rock feels, in various tempos and keys. Note/tab. 84 pp.
20-31951 $19.95

EXERCISES by Joe Charupakorn Photo

Over 150 exercises designed to enhance technical ability and fretboard visualization skills. Presents every exercise type with numerous fingering options. Includes scales and arpeggios in all positions, scale sequences, arpeggio sequences, diatonic arpeggios sequences, linear diatonic arpeggios, more. Note/tab. 240 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 11/27/09
49-500331 $14.95

FIRST POSITION MAJOR SCALES, GUITAR SKILL SHEET, #1 Photo

This series of guitar skill sheets form an innovative presentation of major and minor scale patterns, chords, and arpeggios designed to build speed, strength, and agility. Note/tab. 5 pp.
567-8001 $2.95

FIRST POSITION MINOR SCALES, GUITAR SKILL SHEET, #2 Photo

This series of guitar skill sheets form an innovative presentation of major and minor scale patterns, chords, and arpeggios designed to build speed, strength, and agility. Note/tab. 16 pp.
567-8002 $3.50

FLUID SOLOING - BOOK 1: ARPEGGIOS FOR LEAD ROCK GUITAR by Tim Quinn Photo

Book/CD set. A modern arpeggio handbook and comprehensive training manual for developing fast, flowing arpeggio runs that connect the entire fretboard. Emphasis is on developing fluid, non-shifting arpeggio patterns (across the neck) using hammer-ons and pull-offs for speed; and on developing smooth position-shifting arpeggios (along the length of the neck) using slides. These two types of motion are then connected and combined in an extensive collection of soloing etudes. The result is a complete system of arpeggio pathways that connects every part of the fretboard and facilitates maximum speed, fluidity, and range. Complete whole-neck connections are presented for major 7th, dominant 7th, minor 7th, minor 6th, half-diminished, diminished 7th, major triadic and minor triadic arpeggios. For guitarists serious about improving their ability to solo over chord progressions using arpeggios, in any style of music. Loaded with melodic arpeggio passages that can be applied to your music immediately, this is perhaps the most practical and powerful arpeggio book ever written. Note/tab. Intermediate. 105 pp.
02-20680BCD $22.95

GUITAR AEROBICS by Troy Nelson Photo

Book/2 CD pack. A 52 week, one-lick-per-day workout program for developing, improving and maintaining your guitar technique. No bland chromatic exercises here, these licks are considerably more musical and can be applied to real-world musical setting in six styles: rock, blues, jazz, metal, country, and funk. Teaches seven techniques, one for each day of the week: alternate picking, arpeggios, sweep picking, string skipping, legato, string bending, and rhythm. Each week the musical examples increase in difficulty, and by starting at different points in the book beginner, intermediate and advanced players will find challenging material. CD 1 includes all 365 workout licks. CD 2 contains rhythm tracks (drums only) in every style at eight different metronome settings, giving you a real drummer to play along with. Note/tab. 112 pp.
49-695946 $19.95

GUITAR CLUES - OPERATION PENTATONIC by Greg Koch Photo

Book/CD pack. Using one of the most basic improvisatory tools--the pentatonic scale--guitar master Koch clues you in to a wide variety of ideas, nuances and info-nuggets that will have you playing more inspired lead and/or rhythm. Volume swells, chicken pickin', intervallic and chordal ideas, conga effect, pinch harmonics, open-string pull-offs,whammy bar wigglin', Travis picking, lots more. All are shown in a univerally-applicable bluesy environment that gradually adds cool skills, making them easy to use right away. CD includes 65 demo and play-along tracks. Note/tab. 78 pp.
49-695827 $19.95

GUITAR DAILY SCALE STUDIES, POCKETBOOK DELUXE SERIES by William Bay Photo

A concise, useful scale regimen that enhances left and right hand technique, helps master the fingerboard and paves the way for improvisation. Also aids sight reading. Beginning/intermediate. 96-page pocket/case-size edition.
02-21451 $4.95

GUITAR: TOTAL SCALES TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS: LESSONS FOR BEGINNER THROUGH PROFESSIONAL by Mark Sternal Photo

Book/CD set. 58 chapters of scales, techniques, applications, and rhythms! Starts with the basics a beginner needs but builds steadily and progressively through advanced and professional level. Not only a scale encyclopedia, this shows you how to master every note, every scale, in every position, in any key, on the entire fretboard. Note/tab. 172 pp.
542-164 $24.95

JAZZ SCALE WORKOUT by Ken Karsh Photo

Scales are the palettes used for creating melodies. Often, scales are only practiced ascending or descending step-wise. This contains eight measure through-composed continuous eighth note exercises utilizing jazz style melodies based around the Major, Dorian (minor seventh), Mixolydian (Dominant), and Super-Locrian (Altered Dominant)the most common scales in the jazz idiom. Four basic guitar fingerings for each scale are provided as the foundation of these exercises. Since these scales are the basis for improvising over the frequently utilized ii-V-I progression, the final workouts cover this area. Two exercises are provided for each scale form one with only the scale tones, the other with outside chromatic tones resolving to the diatonic scale tones. The exercises should be tried with different fingerings played in all keys for maximum benefit. Intermediate. 28 pp.
02-20525 $8.95

MASTERING MODES FOR GUITAR by Ed Lozano and Joe Dineen Photo

Book/CD pack. A thorough, practical guide that unlocks the mystery behind the construction and application of modes. Features over 60 modes and ethnic scales including jazz minor, semitonal pentatonic, whole tone, major bebop, Gypsy minor, Tanzanian, Congolese, Pooravi, along with music theory, mode construction, history, more. Each scale includes a "Scale Overview" that gives you a quick reference guide that can be applied to any key. CD contains demos of all examples with a backing band plus backing tracks you can play along with. Note/tab. 102 pp.
01-971454 $17.95

MELODIC ARPEGGIOS FOR LEAD GUITAR by Mark Galbo Photo

Book/CD pack. Most melodies are derived from the chords of a song (rather than scales) so knowing arpeggios will help your solos become more coherent, melodic and relaxed. This book demystifies arpeggios and demonstrates their application in an easy-to-understand format. Covers: arpeggio forms, arpeggios melodies, relative mode, modal melodies, adding the blues sound, more. The material is presented in the context of "Jam Tracks" which you can play-along with on the CD. Note/tab. 87 pp.
01-974237 $24.95

MOVABLE POSITION MAJOR SCALES, GUITAR SKILL SHEET #3 Photo

This series of guitar skill sheets form an innovative presentation of major and minor scale patterns, chords, and arpeggios designed to build speed, strength, and agility. Note/tab. 5 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
567-8003 $1.95

PENTATONIC SCALES FOR GUITAR - THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE by Chad Johnson Photo

Book/CD pack. Provides the pentatonic scale fingerings, diagrams, lessons and licks that every guitarist needs to know. Covers: major and minor pentatonic scale patterns in all positions; licks in the styles of Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Jimmy Page and others; more. CD includes 90 full-band demos with each example played twice: once at normal tempo and once slower. Note/tab.
49-695699 $16.95

SCALE CHORD RELATIONSHIPS - A GUIDE TO KNOWING WHAT NOTES TO PLAY-AND WHY! by Michael Mueller & Jeff Schroedl Photo

Book/CD pack. Teaches players how to determine which scales to play with which chords. Never fear chord changes again! Explains how to recognize keys, analyze chord progressions, use the modes, play over nondiatonic harmony, use harmonic and melodic minor scales, use symmetrical scales such as chromatic, whole tone, and diminished scales, incorporate exotic scales like the Hungarian major and Gypsy minor, more. Note/tab with chord diagrams. 40 pp.
49-695563 $14.95

SCALE GIZMO Photo

A simple idea, well-executed, well-designed, and smartly priced. Simply point the wheel to the root note and follow the dots to spell out the notes within each scale. Shows nine popular scale types: major, harmonic minor, melodic minor, pentatonic, blues, diminished, Dorian, Mixolydian, and whole tone. Each gizmo is the size and shape of a compact disc, and comes in its own portable and durable plastic CD-style case.
01-994191 $7.95

SCALES OVER CHORDS - HOW TO IMPROVISE AND NEVER PLAY A WRONG NOTE by Wilbur M. Savidge & Randy Lee Vradenburg Photo

All you'll ever need to know about the art of improvisation. Focuses on scales, modes, and arpeggios in all keys! Recommended! Includes CD. Note/tab. 159 pp.
01-370297 $24.95

SHREDHED - GUITAR SCALES & MODES Photo

7 essential scales, modes, and licks from the major scale. This innovative design uses a built-in music stand to display 12 pages, with tablature. It's dry erase! Mark it up and wipe it off. Musical style and feeling of each mode explained. Lessons on how to effectively practice your scales.
20-30603 $9.95

THE EVERYTHING GUITAR SCALES BOOK by Marc Schonbrun Photo

Book/CD pack. Have you learned the basics of guitar playing and now want to take your music to the next level? Guitar scales are the musical step you're looking for. This book features easy-to-follow fretboard diagrams for 19 different scales in all 12 keys, giving you 1200 scale patterns for every style of music. The CD demonstrates how to use the scales in real-life situations. Everything you need to know about scales in a down-to-earth package! 248 pp.
49-332899 $19.95

THE GUITAR SCALE PICTURE BOOK by Don Latarski Photo

Easy-to-use, dictionary-style reference book features the best fingerings for the most common - and not so common - scales & modes. It includes 18 different scale types in all 12 keys, with over 900 unique fingerings. From simple blues scales to complex jazz modes, it's all here in clear, easy-to-follow diagrams. Note/tab. 154 pp.
20-30429 $16.95

THE ULTIMATE GUITAR CHORD & SCALE BIBLE by Buck Brown & Mark Dziuba Photo

Over 5,000 useful chords and 130 scales for improvisation! Instantly increase your options. Thousands of easy-to-read diagrams; 62 different types of chords in all 12 keys; 12 to 15 fingerings for each scale; note/tab. 335 pp.
20-1145 $24.95

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Guitar Theory
Guitar Tuning & Capos
Guitar Alternate Tunings

Guitar Theory

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR THEORY 1 & 2 by Morty Manus & Ron Manus Photo

Companion to Alfred's popular beginner guitar method. Features: easy-to-use workbook format, note and rhythm reading, scales and chords, progressions, key signatures, more. 48 pp.
20-28387 $6.95

AMA - QUINTENZIRKEL FOR GUITAR Photo

Heavy-duty chart. The Circle of Fifths is a schematic diagram of the well-tempered tonal system. The 12 major keys and their parallel minors are arranged around the circle like the numbers denoting the 12 hours on a clock. The root notes of neighboring keys are separated by the interval of a fifth, clockwise a fifth up and counterclockwise a fifth down. The AMA Circle of Fifths emphasizes important harmonic interrelationships that can be easily recognized using the wheel.
02-610325 $6.95

BLUES GUITAR FROM SCRATCH by Bruce Emery Photo

Fundamental riffs, chords and scales, plus slide technique. Emery has split volume 3 of his "Skeptical Guitarist" theory series into 2 books - blues and jazz. Now teaches slide technique. There are more 12-bar blues examples and a section on major pentatonic scales; 20 more pages! If you haven't yet discovered Emery you are in for an unexpected treat! He is funny, clear and totally non-intimidating. Recommended. Spiralbound, 88 pp.
578-11 $16.50

CD - COMPLETE GUITAR BY EAR: RELATIVE PITCH EAR TRAINING COURSE by Mark Sternal Photo

2-CD set. No text or written music. For electric, acoustic, right or left hand players. 51+ lessons tracks. Learn to improve pitch recognition and note relativity, figure out your favorite songs by ear, start with one note and build, learn every note on every string by ear, more. Music theory simplified. 1 hour 41 min.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
542-CD166 $14.95

DIAL A NOTE - DIAL HARMONY Photo

Made up of two 8 inch cardstock circles, this color coded dial will help you take the mystery out of harmony, modulation, and transposition. Arranged in the order of the circle of fifths, it gives you: primary chords, degrees of scale in all 12 keys - major and minor, modes (where to start and end for all 7 modes in all 12 keys), key signatures, the Nashville number system, more. Makes modulations and transpositions easy, just follow the color band to find the chords for the key you need to be in. For all instruments and players of all levels. Covers a lot in a small package.
718-2 $10.95

FINGERBOARD THEORY FOR GUITAR: A MUSIC THEORY TEXT FOR GUITARISTS by Mike Christiansen Photo

Concepts of music theory presented in such a way as to be easily understood by guitarists. All of the concepts are presented sequentially in an easy-to-follow format using the guitar fingerboard as a visual tool. Includes: scales, key signatures, intervals, chord construction and voicing, harmonizing melodies, chord embellishment and substitution, modes, cadences, augmented sixth chords, quartal harmony, more. Beginning/intermediate. 143 pp.
02-99173 .. list $15.99 ours $16.00

FLAMENCO MUSIC THEORY by Lola Fernandez Photo

An analysis of the specific elements related to its expression: rhythm, melody, harmony, and form. Composers and artists from other musical genres can become familiar with flamenco by learning more about its musical elements, while students will find this useful as a textbook for further study. Beginning/intermediate. 134 pp.
02-10 .. list $33.95 ours $22.00

FRETBOARD LOGIC SE by Bill Edwards Photo

"Special Edition" Volumes 1 and 2 combined into one book. Save money! Uses fretboard diagrams throughout. 103 pp.
341-5 $19.95

FRETBOARD ROADMAPS - ESSENTIAL GUITAR PATTERNS THAT ALL THE PROS KNOW AND USE, 2nd EDITION by Fred Sokolow Photo

Book/CD pack. This updated edition features more songs, updated lessons, and a full audio CD! Learn how to play lead and rhythm anywhere on the fretboard, in any key; chords and progressions anywhere on the fretboard, a variety of lead styles, more. Expand your chord vocabulary and learn to think musically. Each chapter presents a pattern and shows you how to use it, along with playing tips and insights. Beginners can follow the diagrams, intermediate and advanced players can use the chapters non-sequentially. All licks, riffs and tunes are played on the CD, along with five practice tracks. Note/tab. 80 pp.
49-695941 $14.95

FRETBOARD ROADMAPS FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Fred Sokolow Photo

Book/CD pack. These are the essential fretboard patterns that all great acoustic guitarists know and use. You'll learn to play lead, rhythm, chords and progressions anywhere on the fretboard, in any key and in a variety of styles. Each chapter presents a pattern and shows how to use it, along with playing tips and insights. Covers: moveable major scales, moveable chords, the D-A-F roadmap, harmonizing the major scale for solos and backup, moveable blues scales, more. CD includes demos of all exercises plus six practice tracks. Note/tab. 80 pp.
49-695940 $14.95

GUITAR FRETBOARD WORKBOOK - A COMPLETE SYSTEM FOR UNDERSTANDING THE FRETBOARD by Barrett Tagliarino Photo

Learn to navigate the guitar neck better with this easy-to-use workbook! Writing down scale and chord diagrams and saying them out loud reinforces the material and makes learning the fretboard easier and quicker. Covers note names, finding notes, the five major scale patterns, major and perfect intervals, compound intervals, triad arpeggios, seventh arpeggios, extensions, more. For acoustic or electric guitar. No music reading required. 79 pp.
49-695712 $17.99

MUSIC PRINCIPLES FOR THE SKEPTICAL GUITARIST: VOLUME ONE - THE BIG PICTURE by Bruce Emery Photo

You qualify as a skeptical guitarist if "1. You doubt that learning about music theory can have any impact whatsoever on your guitar playing. You may even think it may cause you deep suffering. OR 2. You realize the value of music theory, but you've never found a book that proved to be particularly useful or easy to read. You don't expect this one to be any different." Try one more - this one! Emery starts with the big picture and carefully connects the dots in his 3 volumes teaching music theory. He's funny, logical and avoids lapsing into unintelligible jargon. He really WANTS you to learn. Recommended! Spiralbound, 136 pp.
578-2 $24.95

MUSIC PRINCIPLES FOR THE SKEPTICAL GUITARIST: VOLUME TWO - THE FRETBOARD by Bruce Emery Photo

Volume 2 of the 3-part series is more of a "how-to" book than the first, which dealt with the principles of music. A presentation of "Volume One in a Nutshell" will give you a feel for whether you are comfortable enough with the concepts in it to move on. Using the same techniques of making common sense connections between concepts, avoiding jargon and using humor, he makes learning very doable. Covers: chord voicings, complex chords, chord shapes, box patterns, quadrads, harmonized melodies, more. Recommended! Spiralbound, 142 pp.
578-3 $24.95

MUSIC READING FOR GUITAR: THE COMPLETE METHOD by David Oakes Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $8.45!! Starting at the elementary level and moving on to advanced techniques, this comprehensive method covers notes, rhythms, keys, chord charts, dynamics, phrasing, and more! Over 450 songs and examples. Designed from a core curriculum from the Musicians Institute. 160 pp.
49-695192 .. list $18.95 ours $10.50

MUSIC THEORY - EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK by Tom Kolb Photo

Book/CD pack. A complete music theory method designed specifically for guitarists! Veteran guitarist and author Tom Kolb dispels the mysteries of music theory using plain and simple terms and diagrams. You'll learn: theory basics, scales and key signatures, intervals, triads, harmonizing the major scale, chord construction, blues harmony and pentatonic scales, modes and modal harmony, more. The CD provides 94 tracks of examples, scales, modes, chords, ear training, and backup tracks! 104 pp.
49-695790 $19.95

THE GUITARIST'S MUSIC THEORY BOOK by Peter Vogl Photo

Book/CD pack. Designed specifically for guitarists, this excellent theory book takes a clear and structured approach to learning theory and applying it to the fretboard. Uses a combination of academic and "street smart" theory. Starts with intervals, then explains scales, chords, the relationship between chords and scales, and chord progressions. The 86-track CD includes all music examples plus ear training "interval quizzes." With a section on the Nashville number system and reading charts. Note/tab. 84 pp.
56-40 $14.95

THE II-V-I BOOK - FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS by David Bloom Photo

Book/CD pack. The Fire and Form series from the Bloom School of Jazz shows players how to transcend the limitations of idiom and style to gain artistic freedom. This book for all instruments explores the possibilities of this must-know chord progression, covering major and minor II-V-Is in all keys, turn-arounds, scale mixtures and materials and more, with lots of helpful exercises and demo tracks on the included CD.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
49-696395 $19.99

ULTIMATE EAR TRAINING FOR GUITAR AND BASS by Gary Willis Photo

This complete method for the practicing musician covers: intervals, rhythm and melodic shapes, inversions, scales, chords, fretboard visualization, and much more! The CD includes 99 full demo tracks. Noatation only. 64 pp.
49-695182 $16.95

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Guitar Tuning & Capos

GUITAR TUNING FOR THE COMPLETE MUSICAL IDIOT by Ron Middlebrook Photo

Book/DVD pack. More than a book about tuning, this invaluable resource also has information on intonation, strings and picks. Teaches in detail several methods for tuning your guitar: harmonic tuning, relative tuning, tuning by chords, octave tuning, tuning to a piano, using tuning forks and pitch pipes, more. With sections on how to tune a 12-string, pure tuning vs. equal temperament, changing strings, defining intonation, electronic tuning devices, string materials and tone color, more. The DVD lets you hear and see some of the tuning methods in action. 31 pp.
49-101002 $16.95

OPEN TUNING GUITAR CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE by William Bay Photo

A comprehensive 96-page, pocket/case sized open tuning chord book. Tunings shown: Drop D, DADGAD, Open G, Open E, Open A, Open D, Open C and Orkney. Chords include major, minor, 7, diminished, major 7, 6, augmented and more. 96 pp.
02-21453 $4.95

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Guitar Alternate Tunings

ALTERNATE TUNING CHORD DICTIONARY - A COMPLETE REFERENCE TO OVER 7,000 CHORDS by Chad Johnson Photo

This book is designed to familiarize you with chord shapes while playing in some of the most common alternate tunings: Open D, Open G, Open Gm, Open A, Open E, Open Em, Open C, Drop D, Double Drop D, and Dsus4 (aka DADGAD). Includes 30 chord qualities (with two fingerings each) for all 12 key notes in each tuning. With info on chord construction, fretboard diagrams for each tuning and easy-to-read diagrams. 247 pp.
49-695676 $19.95

ALTERNATE TUNINGS GUITAR ESSENTIALS Photo

A complete guide to a new world of playing and composing by the master teachers at Acoustic Guitar magazine. Unlock the secrets of playing and composing in alternate tunings with this unique, comprehensive CD lesson book. Includes: an introduction to alternate tunings and the players who have pioneered them, in-depth lessons in 11 tunings, a special section on how to create your own tunings, and an extensive list of 60 tunings to try, with artist and song examples. Also includes tips and techniques from David Crosby, Alex de Grassi, David Wilcox, and Duncan Shiek. Note/tab. 90 pp.
49-695557 $19.95

ALTERNATE TUNINGS PICTURE CHORDS by Mark Hanson Photo

The most extensive chord encyclopedia for guitar alternative tunings. Over 1,300 chords from 56 tunings including chords used by such popular artists as Leo Kottke, Michael Hedges, Ani Difranco, and Joni Mitchell. All traditional alternative tunings are covered from Celtic to Hawaiian. 144 pp.
01-72656 $22.95

ART OF DROPPED D GUITAR by El McMeen Photo

Book/CD set. Instead of approaching Dropped D tuning via the route of "Standard" tuning, El went directly from CGDGAD tuning, and has succeeded in finding in Dropped D tuning musical qualities that are unusual and compelling. Tunes range from Celtic, to spiritual, to Americana, to pop music, with a classical piece also included. The CD contains performances of certain tunes by Warren S. Haskell. Note/tab, intermediate. 174 pp.
02-20467BCD $24.95

DADGAD CHORDS, SCALES, AND TUNING by Felix Schell Photo

Offers lots of essential chords and scales for the DADGAD tuning, opening up a multitude of possibilities to expand and improve your playing in this unique tuning. Chords are shown in their customary harmonic contexts, instead of just listing them (as is done in most other chord-books). Skim and skip around in the book as you like, experiment, and linger. Beginner/intermediate. 38 pp.
02-98543 $9.95

DADGAD ENCYCLOPEDIA by Jim Goodin Photo

Book/CD set. Whether guitarists are new to open-tunings or already working with them, fingerstyle specialist Jim Goodin offers a progressive look at the popular D-based harp-like tuning. Classical, Celtic, blues, folk, gospel and several original compositions are represented in the 15 notation/tablature arrangements each arranged proportionately to offer beginning, intermediate and advanced fingerstyle players opportunities to grow their technique. Interspersed are sections featuring major and minor scale studies and popular folk and jazz style chords. To round out this offering Jim includes thoughts about the origin of DADGAD, the songs, his technique with special how-to features, such as one on playing natural and harp style harmonics and recommended listening CD's. Intermediate. 184 pp.
02-99934BCD $24.95

DADGAD TUNING by Julie Henigan Photo

Open a new world of melodic and harmonic possibilities, especially in the realm of traditional Irish music. This book is intended for guitarists who would like to explore DADGAD tuning, but feel a need for more guidance than their ears alone can provide. A number of charts are provided as a means of chord positions and patterns. Includes notes on tuning, capos, ornamentation, tablature, and fingerings. Includes CD. Note/tab. 56 pp.
02-95686BCD $17.95

GUIDE TO CAPO, TRANSPOSING, & THE NASHVILLE NUMBERING SYSTEM by Dix Bruce Photo

This small book is chock full of charts - keyboard, fingerboard, scales, capo, number box, more. It teaches 8 songs, teaches basic theory, in-depth capo instruction, more. Half-size. Note/tab. 56 pp.
02-98413 $7.95

MARTIN SIMPSON TEACHES ALTERNATE TUNINGS: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO OPEN AND ALTERNATE TUNINGS taught by Martin Simpson Photo

Book/DVD set. Simpson teaches how the important tunings relate to standard tunings and each other. He covers open G, D and C tunings, DADGAD tuning, suspended 4th modal tunings, more - from popular 19th century pieces to today's rock songs. Note/tab. Booklet with the essentials of reading music. DVD is 59 min.
20-20415 $23.95

MASTERING ALTERNATE TUNINGS - A REVOLUTIONARY SYSTEM OF FRETBOARD NAVIGATION FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITARISTS by Danny Heines Photo

Book/CD pack. You'll discover how to navigate the fretboard in all tunings, how to cultivate new composing and improvising concepts, and how to broaden your fingerstyle skills and techniques. The CD includes 40 tracks for demo and play-along, and the book is fully integrated with an interactive online fretboard. Includes: theory essentials, unorthodox tunings, tapping and slapping techniques, string and capo tips, nail care, more. Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-695787 $19.95

OPEN GUITAR TUNINGS Photo

Features over 75 different tunings in easy to read diagrams. Covers tunings used by Chet Atkins, Michael Hedges, Jimmy Page, Joe Satriani, and more for rock, blues, bluegrass, folk, and country. Includes open D (for slide guitar), Em, open C, modal tunings, Wahine Slack tuning, G6 tuning, perfect fourth tuning, and more. 8 pp.
49-000130 $4.95

OPEN TUNING CHORD BOOK by Felix Schell Photo

A comprehensive guide to chords and scales in the popular G, D, E, A, and D-minor tunings. In addition to their application as accompaniment elements, there is sufficient material here for soloing and improvisation. Uses fretboard diagrams throughout. 46 pp.
02-98286 $9.95

OPEN TUNINGS: CHORDS, TUNING CHARTS AND SCALES by Jan Mohr & Robert Klein Photo

Offers guitarists a fresh view and expansion of their creative options. With a tuning diagram, diagrams for the most common chords, and scales shown in note/tab for each tuning, this book is a handy reference. Also offers tips on how to transpose songs to other keys, an explanation of chord symbols, the basic chords in standard tuning and a chord/scale chart showing you which scales to play over the most commonly used chords. Half-size book, 96 pp.
02-20042 $7.95

SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC FOR GUITAR IN DADGAD AND OPEN G TUNINGS by Rob MacKillop Photo

This tutorial contains 32 tunes for fingerstyle guitar - 12 in open G and 20 in DADGAD tuning. The book's three sections - Historical, Beginner's Guide, Technical Guide -address issues like standard vs altered tunings, buying a guitar, tuning, basic technique and hand coordination, notation, ligados, scales and modes, ornamentation and right-hand fingering. Note/tab. 62 pp.
02-99357 $20.00

SLIDE GUITAR AND OPEN TUNINGS by Doug Cox Photo

Book/CD pack. Explores the basics of open tunings and slide guitar, covering licks, chords, songs and patterns. Not just a repertoire book, but rather an approach for guitarists to jam with others, invent your own songs, and understand how to find your way around open tunings with and without a slide. CD features 37 demo tracks. Intermediate level. Tablature only. 56 pp.
49-1243 $17.95

THE CAPO - AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR THE GUITARIST by Randall Williams, foreword by Adrian Legg Photo

Book/CD/capo pack. Learn how to get the most out of your guitar with a capo! This cool pack has everything you need to get started, including a high-quality Kyser capo. Covers: how to find keys to fit your voice, play with other guitarists, placement and intonation, demystifying transposition, capos and chord charts, and introduces you to the world of partial capos. Mostly chord diagrams with some notation. 24 pp.
49-695964 $14.95

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF ALTERNATE TUNINGS by Mark Hanson Photo

Features hundreds of guitar tunings, extensive section on artists' tunes and tunings, scale and chord fingerings, sections on Hawaiian slack key and slide guitar tunings. Note/tab. 152 pp.
01-172648 $19.95

THE GUITARIST'S GUIDE TO THE CAPO - THE ULTIMATE USER'S GUIDE by Rikky Rooksby Photo

Book/CD pack. Whether you're a capo novice or a pro, this book will have you clamping your way to guitar heaven in no time! Includes: a buyer's guide to the most popular capos, choosing your capo, essential capo effects, capos and tunings, the partial capo and how to use it, combining capos and altered tunings and using multiple capos. Illustrated with over 100 photos and diagrams and packed with chord sequences you can play through. CD features 64 tracks demonstrating the cool sounds you can make with a capo. 63 pp.
49-695797 $15.95

THE PARTIAL CAPO - THE BASICS, TIPS, TRICKS, AND MORE by Randall Williams, foreword by David Wilcox Photo

Book/CD pack. The partial capo is a tool that can revolutionize the way you approach the guitar. The road map for using partial capos is simple, but the variations are deeply complex. This book covers: the drop "D" capo, short-cut capo, using multiple capos, alternate tunings and partial capos, the Third Hand capo, more. Give the partial capo a try, and discover the frontier of sounds that awaits you! Mostly chord diagrams with some tab. 45 pp.
49-695963 $12.95

THE TAO OF TUNINGS - A MAP TO THE WORLD OF ALTERNATE TUNINGS by Mark Shark Photo

Book/CD pack. From Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges to John Lee Hooker and Jimmy Page, alternate tunings have inspired some of the most creative and unique guitar sounds in the history of the instrument. This pack provides loads of fretboard diagrams, fun playing examples, and practical music applications to help you navigate through a variety of tunings - from Double Drop D to DADGAD and beyond. The 52-track CD includes demos and play-alongs. Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-696012 $19.95

UNDERSTANDING DADGAD FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Doug Young Photo

Book/CD set. Start exploring the benefits of DADGAD. Teaches the tricks and techniques to create the harp-like sound associated with DADGAD, as well as how to get around the fretboard and play any chord or melody in any key as readily as in standard tuning. DADGAD enables you to play things that would be difficult or impossible in standard tuning, and gives you chords that sound richer and fuller. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 144 pp.
02-21166BCD $22.95