Ultimate Easy Guitar Play-Along: The British Invasion: 1964: Easy Guitar TAB Book & DVD

These seven early Beatles hits capture the excitement and energy that defined the British Invasion while remaining genuinely accessible for developing guitarists. The video lessons lower barriers to learning iconic parts that students actually want to play, and the TNT 2 software lets you slow tempos or isolate instruments, turning a songbook into an interactive learning tool.

Energetic, uplifting, and utterly infectious. These tracks pulse with the optimism and youthful exuberance that made 1964 a turning point in popular music, balanced by surprisingly sophisticated chord choices and melodic hooks that stick with you long after you stop playing.

Self-directed guitarists and beginner to early-intermediate students who thrive with visual learning and want to play recognizable songs immediately. Anyone teaching guitar in a rock or popular music context will find this especially useful for motivation and engagement.

• Start with the DVD lessons before diving into the TAB; watching hand position and technique for each song accelerates learning far more than reading notation alone.
• Use the TNT 2 software to isolate the guitar parts in early runs, then gradually bring back drums and bass once you've locked in the rhythm.
• Pay attention to the rhythmic feel of each song; the 1964 recordings have distinct groove characteristics that pure TAB alone won't capture.
• Work through the songs in the order presented rather than jumping to your favorite; earlier tracks establish foundational techniques used in later pieces.

Integrate these pieces into a guitar curriculum focused on popular music and rock history, or use them as supplementary material for students who need repertoire outside traditional classical methods. They're also excellent tools for recruiting students into guitar lessons by demonstrating that they can play songs they recognize and love within weeks of starting.

• Reading guitar TAB and understanding chord voicings from 1960s rock records
• Developing rhythmic accuracy and groove feel through play-along with original recordings
• Learning fundamental barre chords and power chord techniques
• Building ear training by matching video instruction to listening
• Improving hand coordination and finger dexterity on fretted passages