Beginner Books
Jamie's Personal Reviews & Recommendations

Don't be fooled by the word "beginner". These books go into some advanced areas that even longtime players may benefit from, depending on your history of development as a player.
 


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The Beatles: The Beatles Complete - Easy Guitar
Performed by The Beatles.

For guitar and voice. Format: easy guitar/vocal songbook (no tablature). With vocal melody, lyrics, guitar chord diagrams and strum patterns. Classic rock, britpop and psychedelic rock. 304 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.696082)
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Buy It Now! 		Modern Guitar Method Grade 1
By Mel Bay. 

Q: Who is this book for?
A: A beginner who is serious about learning the guitar while getting a thorough knowledge of music theory. Or, an experienced player who wants to learn to read music and learn music theory.

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 Classic Guitar Technique Volume I
By Aaron Shearer.

Q: Who is this book for?
A: Anyone new to classical guitar. It can be used by beginners, and should be used with The Principles, and the best teacher you can find. It is an excellent and comprehensive introduction to note reading, left hand use, and especially right hand use in classical/fingerstyle.

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Bob Dylan: Bob Dylan Made Easy for Guitar  

Q: Who is this book for?
A:  The beginner or intermediate player who is looking for some great music to strum and sing. Excellent for building Repertoire and Horizontal Growth.

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$19.95
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Metal Lead Guitar Vol. 1
By Troy Stetina. 

Q: Who is this book for?
A: A beginner electric player who wants to learn all the essential scales and techniques for rock soloing. 


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Metal Rhythm Guitar Vol. 1
By Troy Stetina. 

Q: Who is this book for?
A: A beginner electric player who wants to learn all the essential power chords and rhythms used in all metal styles.  

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 The Ultimate Folk Guitar Song Collection  by Jerry Silverman

Q: Who is this book for?
A:  The player who is using "The Path" to learn how to approach chord changes and needs to learn all the first position chords, as well as basic accompaniment techniques. This book will help you build a Repertoire of simple songs with simple chords and strums. It takes you into the next level of more sophisticated accompaniment techniques. Also excellent for building gaining  Horizontal Growth. 
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 $22.95
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 The Voice Book
By Michael McCallion

Q: Who is this book for?

A: Anyone interested in understanding the basic mechanics of using the voice, and developing the use of the voice for singing or any other purpose. The best book I have found for gaining a deep understanding of what singing is all about, and how you can improve as a singer.

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