Yamaha Guitar Method, Book 2: Guitar CD

This CD transforms independent practice from guesswork into guided learning. Students hear exactly how each exercise and song should sound, removing the isolation that often derails self-taught guitarists at the intermediate level.

Clear, methodical, encouraging. The recordings meet students exactly where they are in the book, never rushing ahead or assuming prior knowledge. Each song and exercise unfolds with the same patient approach as a private lesson.

Self-taught guitarists working through Book 2 who benefit from audio reference and reinforcement. This CD pairs with the printed method to close the gap between reading notation or tablature and hearing the intended sound.

• Play along with the CD after you've worked through a section in the book; this embeds proper tempo and phrasing without the pressure of keeping perfect time.
• Use the recording to check your accuracy on the exercises before moving forward in the method; gaps between what you're hearing and what you're playing become obvious immediately.
• Listen to complete song examples first, then isolate your part by practicing with the book, building confidence before attempting the full arrangement.

Assign this alongside Book 2 to students in a private studio or group class setting where independent practice between lessons is essential. The CD extends instruction time beyond the lesson itself, giving students reliable reference material they can return to repeatedly.

• Matching played pitches to recorded examples in standard notation and tablature
• Developing rhythmic accuracy and timing within structured, guided contexts
• Building consistent technique on intermediate-level exercises and melodic passages
• Connecting ear training to fretboard execution through direct audio-to-visual feedback