SKU: MB.30101DVD
UPC: 796279113151. 5.75X7.5 inches.
Too many beginners get frustrated and quit the guitar. Why? Because the left hand - the hand that makes the chords - is too hard at first in standard tuning.DADGAD tuning solves that problem. You can make beautiful chords easily with just one or two fingers This frees you up to focus on the right hand, the hand that generates the rhythm. And thats going to make it possible for you to sound like a real guitar player right from the start.In this video, Alan Dworsky gives you clear instruction that goes nice and slow, step by bite-sized step, in lessons that are as beautiful musically as they are visually. Every chord, technique, and pattern is shown from a players eye view and a side view, and all are illustrated in backyard musical performances by Al and Indie-award-winning guitarist Dean Magraw.
SKU: AP.25299
ISBN 9780739039878. UPC: 03808127183. 9x12 inches. English.
Start with basics like holding the guitar, reading music and TAB, and playing chords. Lessons cover blues, rock, jazz, classical, folk and other styles. The DVD provides every example in the book performed by a live guitarist.
About Alfred's MAX Series
What's MAX instruction? It's the next best thing to having your own private teacher. Lessons are well paced and easy to follow, and reinforce everything essential -- never skipping anything you need to know. All the books in this series are packaged with a DVD. With MAX, we keep the process simple: you listen to the music you want to play, watch a professional show you how it's done, and then you finally put it all together. Alfred's MAX bring you maximum instruction at a screamin' deal of a price, so now anyone can simply see it, hear it, and play it.
SKU: MB.98098M
ISBN 9780786689491. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book equips the beginner with the basic techniques necessary to succeed in the modern world of music. Numerous strumming patterns are covered, as are several fingerpicking patterns. The student will also learn the basics of chord chart reading, something that will come in handy should they ever find themselves in semi-pro or professional playing situations. This book will benefit anyone who is interested in playing current popular music, including rock, alternative, folk-rock, country and contemporary worship. Includes online access to a 75-minute audio recording with all 51 exercises from the book, to help the student with areas such as timing and the concept of playing with other musicians. The goal for the student is to play the exercises along with the audio. A must for both beginners and those desiring to improve their basic strumming and fingerpicking skills.