Guitar The Easy Way Buch/CD/DVD: Guitar Book & Online Audio/Video

The split-screen video demonstrations remove the guesswork from hand position and technique. Rather than describing how to hold the pick or where fingers should land, beginners watch it in real time from multiple angles, which dramatically reduces the frustration that stops so many students early on. The generous spacing (maximum two measures per line) and decision to let students choose between reading standard notation or tab means you can differentiate instruction without creating separate lesson plans.

Clear and purposeful. Every exercise serves a reason, and students know exactly what they're building toward. The method respects the beginner's intelligence while removing barriers to understanding.

Self-directed learners and beginner guitar students who benefit from visual learning and structured, step-by-step progression. This works equally well for acoustic and electric guitar students, making it a versatile foundation for any beginner program.

• Start with the DVD before assigning exercises. Let students watch the technique demonstration once through without trying to copy it, then play it again while they mirror the movements.
• Use the recorded accompaniments on the audio CD to keep rhythm practice honest. Students naturally rush without a steady reference, and hearing themselves against the recording builds internal timing faster.
• Rotate between notation and tablature sections based on what each student needs. Some will gravitate toward tab and gradually absorb notation; others want the reading challenge immediately. Both paths lead to fluency.
• Build in five-minute "note location" sessions using the DVD prompts. Naming frets before playing them strengthens the mental map of the fingerboard.

Use this as your core method for all beginner guitar students, regardless of whether they're pursuing acoustic or electric styles. The DVD makes it exceptional for online or hybrid instruction, where demonstrating proper technique otherwise demands screen time you may not have. The included solos at the end of each topic provide natural performance milestones for informal recitals or virtual showcases.

• Reading standard notation and tablature interchangeably
• Proper posture and hand position for both left and right hands
• Note location on the fingerboard across multiple strings
• Rhythm notation recognition (note values, rhythmic patterns, meter changes)
• Melody playing and chord voicing fundamentals
• Power chord construction and application
• Improvisation over structured harmonic backgrounds