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The Huge Book of Really Easy Melodies for Guitar in TAB: Easy Guitar TAB Book

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The Huge Book of Really Easy Melodies for Guitar in TAB: Easy Guitar TAB Book

The Most Famous Melodies of All Time Arranged for Easy Guitar

Arr. Matthew Cramer, L. C. Harnsberger, Jeff Klepper, Howard Wallach

Level: Easy Guitar

Item: 00-40783

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Every beginning guitarist needs a solid collection of melodies to expand their knowledge of music and make playing more fun. The Huge Book of Really Easy Melodies for Guitar in TAB features over 140 of the most recognizable melodies arranged for easy guitar. Arrangements are in simple keys and shown in both standard music notation and TAB to make learning quick and easy. Styles include folk, classical, holiday, patriotic, sacred, spiritual, international, and children's songs, and every arrangement includes chords so you can play along with friends or a teacher. Whether you play these songs in your lessons or learn them on your own, this collection is a must-have for all beginning guitarists.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 288
ISBN10: 0-7390-9482-3
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-9482-2
UPC: 038081456843
SKU: 00-40783

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Why we love this

A collection this large removes the constant hunt for supplemental repertoire. The dual notation system (standard and TAB) means students don't stall on reading while learning melodies, and the breadth of styles keeps early players engaged across lessons and months of practice.

What to expect

Accessible and joyful. Recognizable melodies eliminate the frustration of deciphering unfamiliar tunes while learning mechanics; students hear themselves playing real music right away.

Who it's for

Beginning guitarists who need immediate, playable material that spans multiple genres and cultural traditions. Teachers who want a reliable reference for supplemental repertoire that doesn't require constant searching or custom arrangement.

How to get the most out of it

  • Start with pieces in the same key across a few days to reinforce fretboard geography before moving to new positions.
  • Pair the chord charts with a friend or teacher playing accompaniment; hearing harmony under a melody transforms what students perceive they're playing.
  • Use TAB as a bridge, not a crutch. Gradually shift focus to the standard notation line as comfort grows.
  • Group songs by style in your lesson sequence so students notice how the same melodic phrases appear across folk, classical, and spiritual traditions.

How to use it

Stock your studio or classroom library with this as your go-to for fill-in repertoire during lessons, casual performance preparation, or student-led recitals. The 140 arrangements work well as warm-up material before tackling more challenging method books.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading TAB notation and correlating it to standard notation
  • Navigating multiple positions on the fretboard
  • Playing melodies with steady rhythm and consistent tone
  • Using chord charts to accompany single-line melodies
  • Building finger strength and dexterity across varied melodic contours

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