Guitar Playing Basics

String Letter Acoustic Guitar Slide Basics (Book/CD)

String Letter Acoustic Guitar Slide Basics (Book/CD)

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David Hamburger, leading sideman, solo performer and teacher, guides players through this complete introduction to bottleneck slide guitar playing with progressive lessons in open tunings and fingerstyle technique, tips on slide guitars and gear, technical exercises, and full son


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Hal Leonard Slide Guitar Video

Hal Leonard Slide Guitar Video

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Kirk Smart has performed with Joe Pass and Scott Henderson, and is recognized as one of today's top instructors of slide guitar. He starts with playing basics, then explains how to choose and hold a slide.


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You Can Play Guitar

You Can Play Guitar

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With this proven play-as-you-learn method, you can master the basics of guitar playing in just a few weeks as you perform the world`s most popular songs. Includes a one-hour CD with over 100 useful exercises and professional song arrangements.


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Koala Music Progressive Guitar Method Book 1: Beginner (BookCDDVD)

Koala Music Progressive Guitar Method Book 1: Beginner (BookCDDVD)

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Nail the basics of guitar playing fast!


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Hal Leonard Beatles Complete Easy Guitar Guitar Tab Songbook

Hal Leonard Beatles Complete Easy Guitar Guitar Tab Songbook

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Good, basic intro book for guitar-playing Beatles fans. Provides lyrics in large print and chord diagrams with notation for the vocal melody line only. Gives you 156 Beatles tunes — all of the most recognized tunes are covered. 303 pages.


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Hal Leonard Play Guitar with Ross Bolton (CD-ROM)

Hal Leonard Play Guitar with Ross Bolton (CD-ROM)

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Play Guitar is the easiest way to learn basic guitar playing skills. Play with the band or take a lesson, learn music theory and develop your chops using the animated fingerboard.


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