Beginning

Beginning guitar instruction on DVD and VHS Video

21st Century Guitar Method LEVEL 1

This is one of the most comprehensive and useful guitar method videos on the market. You will be careful guided through 24 complete lessons covering guitar basics, tuning, all first position notes and chords, strumming styles and beginning rock guitar techniques. On-screen demonstrations, with close-up camera shots of both hands, are immediately followed by play-along segments so you can "sit in" and get the feel of playing with a real band. Alternate video selections allow you to view full performances of each song or select a music-minus-one style version, or even view the sheet music while hearing the whole piece! Special Features of DVD include: * Interactive Menus * Random Access Lesson Selection * Additional Product Previews * Internet Connectivity.

Acoustic Guitar Basics ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES

The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. Now you can experience both step 1 & step 2 together for the first time on DVD. On your Acoustic Guitar Basics DVD, you will learn; how to tune up quickly & accurately, how to change strings, how to play the most popular chords, how to create variety in your rhythm playing, how to create melodies around chords using hammer-ons & pull-offs, how to play in any key using the capo or barre chords, and much more. Special Features of DVD Include: * Interactive Menus * Random Access Scene Selection * Superior Audio/Video Quality * Internet Connectivity.

BEGINNING CHORDS AND STRUMMING

This video takes you step by step through finger positions for basic chords, bar chords, power chords, picking and strumming. You will learn chord choices, chord voicing chord progressing, a wide variety of strumming styles and much more.

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BEGINNING GUITAR 2

Learning to play an instrument has never been easier or more affordable. The video runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes.The lessons are taught by Tom Kolb who has been an instructor at the Musicians Institute since 1989. He has played with Dave Navarro, Larry Carlton, Davey Johnstone, Joe Walsh etc.

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BEGINNING GUITAR VOLUME ONE

In this info-packed DVD, parts of the acoustic and electric guitar are described. Viewers will also learn: how to tune up, how to get good tone with an amplifier, how to hold the pick, left- and right-hand positioning, open chords, power chords, strumming patterns, string muting, soloing and more. Features rock, blues and country rock styles, a jam session with a live band, and a detailed booklet. 44 minutes. Also comes in VHS.

Blues Guitar ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES

With Keith Wyatt. THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES is designed to helpy ou take the first step toward experiencing the fun of playing music. BLUES GUITAR, STEP ONE illustrates everything you need to get you started in the basics of the blues. Also features on-screen graphics and tablature plus a great band to demonstrate each point. Special features of DVD include: Tuning segment, additional artist performance video, additional video tips, additional product previews, and Internet connectivity.

Electric Guitar Basics ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES

The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. Now you can experience both step 1 & step 2 together for the first time on DVD. On your Electric Guitar Basics DVD, you will learn; how to tune up quickly & accurately, how to change strings, how to play the most popular chords, beginning strumming techniques, clean & accurate picking techniques, special electric guitar skills, and much more. Special Features of DVD Include * Interactive Menus * Random Access Scene Selection * Superior Audio/Video Quality *

Fender Presents Getting Started on Acoustic Guitar

By far the most comprehensive DVD ever offered for the beginner guitarist - well over 3 hours long! Over 50 Interactive Lessons! Step-by-step lessons incorporating clear, easy-to-follow 3-D graphics and unique play-along tracks teach the viewer the essential chords, scales, and techniques used by acoustic guitar players in every popular style, including rock, blues and country. This DVD is separated into two major sections: The First Step: tuning up · string names · essential chords and scales used by all players · music reference section (notes, rhythms, chords and scales) · practice tips · fretting-hand technique · picking-hand technique · backing tracks for play-along · animated 3-D fretboard graphics Play Acoustic!: rhythm technique (bare finger/thumb, bass/chord, fingerstyle, etc.) · soloing technique (chord embellishment, open-string chords, using a capo) · electrified acoustic · rock, blues and country styles · rhythm and solo technique in each style · backing tracks in each style for play-along · tips on caring for your instrument from the Fender Custom Shop. Special DVD Features include: · Bonus footage, including a Fender Factory Tour! · Looping function · Web links, including a web site specifically designed for beginning guitarists · Multi-language feature so you can hear the DVD in English, Spanish, German, French, or Japanese · Universally encoded for playability worldwide. Total running time: Approximately 225 minutes.

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Fender Presents Getting Started on Electric Guitar

Getting Started on Electric Guitar offers a complete course for the beginning electric guitarist. Step-by-step lessons incorporating clear, easy-to-follow 3-D graphics and unique play-along tracks teach the viewer the essential chords, scales and techniques used by electric guitar players in every popular style, including rock, blues and country. This DVD is separated into two major sections. Part 1 - The First Step covers: tuning methods · string names · essential chords and scales used by all players · musical reference section (notes, rhythms, chords and scales) · practice tips · fretting-hand technique · picking-hand technique · backing tracks for play-along · an animated fretboard · & more. 102 minutes. Part 2 - Play Electric! covers: right-hand technique · left-hand technique · rhythm parts (muting, alternate picking, arpeggios) · soloing technique (string bending, vibrato) · rock, blues & country styles · rhythm and solo ideas for each style · backing tracks in each style for play-along · sounds (amplifiers and effects) · caring for your instrument · and tips from the Fender Custom Shop. 100 minutes. Special DVD features include: · bonus footage, including a tour of the Fender factory! · looping capabilities · web site links specifically for beginning guitarists · a multi-language feature so you can view the DVD in English, Spanish, German, French or Japanese · universally coded for playability worldwide. Total running time: approximately 225 minutes - over three hours long!

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FRETBOARD ROADMAPS

No matter what style of guitar you play, you will love this DVD! This DVD helps viewers think like musicians. Using familiar tunes, Fred Sokolow teaches the movable fretboard patterns all the pros use. Guitarists will learn how to solo and play back-up in all keys, all over the fretboard · play movable chords and chord progressions · play chord-based licks and arpeggios · jam or play melodies with the blues box and with pentatonic and major scales · and much more. The accompanying booklet comes complete with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams which correspond exactly to the DVD. 62 minutes. Also comes in VHS.

GUITAR CHORD BASICS

Aaron Stang will guide you through all the basic chords you need to begin playing your favorite songs. In addition, you'll learn the simple music theory secrets that will allow you to understand how chords, and chord progressions function. This will enable you to being figuring out the chords to your favorite songs quickly. Special Features on DVD Include: ~ Special Tuning Segment ~ Interactive Menus ~ Internet Connectivity. SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar.

Guitar Jam with Songbook: Classic Blues

This songbook is correlated to the immensely successful Ultimate Beginner Series "Basics" books. Learn each main riff and lick, then jam with the band on the included play-along tracks. Matching songbooks are available for guitar, drums and keyboard. Titles in this book are: Born Under a Bad Sign · Hideaway · Bad to the Bone · Stormy Monday · La Grange · Look at Little Sister. Book and CD.

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GUITAR SOLOING

This outstanding video (VHS) lesson is a comprehensive source for mastering the art of single-note, melodic improvisation. GIT department head Beth Marlis and Daniel Gilbert, who's written much of MI's guitar-based curriculum, cover topics such as: scales, modes, arpeggios, technique and visualization exercises; rock, blues, jazz and other styles; sequences, phrases and licks; and many more.

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Hal Leonard Guitar Method Beginner's Pack

This value-priced pack contains everything a beginning electric or acoustic guitarist needs to get started! It includes the Second Edition of the Level 1 book/CD pack in the world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method, as well as the method's correlating DVD. Or choose DVD only.

Happy Traum's Guitar Building Blocks

Happy Traum's series will help learning players develop essential guitar technique. Each video concentrates on a specific 'building block,' allowing guitarists to delve deeply into targeted areas. Complete four-tape (VHS) series. Each is 60 minutes long and includes MUSIC + TAB. VIDEO ONE - Barre Chords and How to Use Them. VIDEO TWO - Bass Runs and How to Use Them. VIDEO THREE - Instant Fingerpicking Success. VIDEO FOUR - Creating Folksong Arrangements.

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HOW TO TUNE YOUR GUITAR

Get It Right Quickly and Easily!

Tuning the guitar should be learned right along with fretting, chording and picking the instrument. Happy Traum and John Sebastian demonstrate tricks and techniques for tuning up quickly and easily. They teach how to get in tune to the notes of a piano or keyboard, relative tuning using the fretboard and harmonics, the ins and outs of electronic tuners, troubleshooting guitar intonation and more! Although invaluable for novices, even experienced players will gain insights from this important lesson. 60-min. video · novice level.

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PLAY GUITAR TODAY!

The Ultimate Self-Teaching Method!

Use this DVD as a supplement to the Play Guitar Today! Level 1 book, or alone as a great intro to playing the guitar. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD. This complete guide to the basics teaches: songs, chords and riffs; picking and strumming patterns; and helpful playing tips and techniques, and includes standard notation and tab. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of guitar music!

Rock Guitar ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES

The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. Now you can experience both step 1 & step 2 of the blues together for the first time on DVD. STEP ONE features Nick Nolan, who shows you 'classic licks,' several different picking and bending techniques, scales and chords in position, equipment and sound, and much more. STEP TWO demonstrates more of the tips and tricks of the axe to bring your musicianship up to a higher level: more licks, more picking, bending and tapping techniques, more scales and chords, and more power! Special Features OF DVD Include: Bonus Performance featuring Steve Morse, Additional Video Tips on Barre Chords & Distortion, Additional Product Previews, Tuning Segment, Interactive Menus, and Internet Connectivity.

Tom Chapin - BEGINNING GUITAR

A complete introduction to playing the guitar. Tom Chapin takes you through seven information-packed lessons covering tuning, basic chords, chord progressions, strumming, fingerpicking and more. You will learn six great songs and everything you need to know to play hundreds of others. (66 min. VHS Video)

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YOU CAN PLAY GUITAR

A Complete Course for the Beginner

With this set, anyone can make music on the guitar - even if they have never strummed a note before! Happy Traum makes it easy with his unique step-by-step method, honed by forty years of teaching experience. He provides the skills needed to play the chords, strum and sing literally hundreds of songs in a wide variety of styles. TWO DVDs: 3 HOURS AND 20 MIN. · LEVEL 1 · INCLUDES CHORDS, MUSIC + TAB

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