Guitar The Easy Way Buch/DVD: Guitar Book & DVD

The split-screen DVD demonstrations remove the guesswork from hand position and technique that students typically struggle with on their own. Offering notation and tablature on facing pages lets students choose their own learning path rather than forcing a single method, which respects different learning styles without creating confusion.

Straightforward and encouraging. The sparse text and generous spacing on the page invite you to simply play rather than wade through explanation. Each solo feels achievable because it grows naturally from what you just learned, building confidence without overwhelming.

Beginning guitarists of any age who benefit from visual learning and want flexibility in how they read music. This method works equally well for self-study or as a supplement in group lessons where teachers can assign chapters and reference the DVD for consistency.

• Spend time with the DVD demonstrations even before opening the book. Seeing proper posture and finger placement in motion builds muscle memory faster than static diagrams.
• Work through one topic completely before moving forward. Each chapter concludes with a solo that reinforces what was just learned, so resist the urge to skip ahead.
• Alternate between notation and tab as you progress. If you're learning from tab first, circle back to read the same exercise in notation to build fluency across both systems.

Use this as your core beginner method book in group guitar classes, assigning chapters sequentially and pausing to watch DVD segments together during the first few weeks. The multiple format options (CD, DVD, or both) let you pair it with classroom screen time or send students home with self-contained materials.

• Reading music notation and tablature interchangeably
• Proper left and right hand technique for acoustic and electric guitar
• Note location across the fretboard
• Recognizing and playing different rhythmic values and patterns
• Basic chord voicings and powerchords
• Single-note melody playing
• Improvisation within chord progressions