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

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

Learn to Play Seven Beatles Songs That Started It All

The Beatles

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In 1964, the British invaded America and initiated the first major revolution in popular music since Elvis Presley a full decade earlier. With the complete, easy-to-follow video lessons on this DVD, you will learn all the great guitar parts to seven of the first Beatles songs to storm our shores. Plus, if you use the disc in a computer, you can access printable PDFs with full notation and TAB for each of the songs, sound-alike and play-along MP3s of every tune, and our exclusive TNT 2 Custom Mix software that lets you create custom mixes for practice. Titles: Do You Want to Know a Secret * From Me to You * I Saw Her Standing There * I Wanna Be Your Man * Misery * She Loves You * There's a Place.

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Additional Details
Series: Ultimate Easy Play-Along
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN10: 1-4706-1854-0
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-1854-4
UPC: 038081493183
SKU: 00-43965

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About the Artist: The Beatles

The Beatles transformed popular music across the 1960s, introducing harmonic sophistication, innovative recording techniques, and a songwriting partnership that set the standard for modern rock composition. Their early hits, recorded between 1963 and 1964, established the template for the British Invasion and created a cultural moment that shaped generations of musicians. For guitar students, their catalog remains essential study material: accessible enough for beginners yet layered with details that reward deeper listening and technical growth.

Why we love this

These seven early Beatles tracks hit the sweet spot between immediate appeal and genuine musical substance. Students stay motivated because the songs are recognizable and fun to play, while the video lessons break down real guitar parts that teach proper technique and rhythm accuracy without oversimplification.

What to expect

Energetic and upbeat, with infectious melodies that stick in your head long after practice ends. The arrangements capture the raw, youthful enthusiasm of the original recordings while remaining playable without advanced technique.

Who it's for

Early-stage guitar students who have learned basic chord shapes and can follow TAB notation. These songs work well for players who are ready to move beyond single-note exercises and want to play recognizable music with strong rhythmic structure.

How to get the most out of it

  • Watch the video lesson first without your guitar to absorb the rhythm and phrasing, then pick up the instrument and match what you heard rather than reading TAB first.
  • Isolate the trickier passages using the custom mix software to slow down only those sections, leaving the rest at tempo so you maintain feel and groove.
  • Practice with the play-along tracks at reduced speed before attempting the original tempo, paying close attention to where you lock in with the drum part.
  • Reference the printed notation alongside TAB to strengthen your ability to recognize chord shapes and rhythmic patterns on sight.

How to use it

Assign individual songs as supplemental repertoire during a unit on rock history or popular song structure. The video format works particularly well for students who learn better by watching and listening rather than reading alone, and the custom mix software allows differentiated practice across a group.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing chord changes in pop and rock idioms
  • Matching rhythm feel to recorded examples
  • Interpreting TAB notation in musical context
  • Building finger strength and dexterity through repeated, goal-oriented playing
  • Connecting harmonic movement to melodic content

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