Teach Yourself To Play The Guitar

Teaching yourself chords

2009-07-28T19:50:00.000-07:00

One way you can use to teach yourself guitar chords is to print out the chord charts you are using and play a chord - say C major - for four beats, then another chord for four more beats, then another, and so on for all the chords you have on your chart. Change the order in which you play the chords to get your chord changing technique up to scratch.

The first chords you will be learning will be open chords in the first position on the fretboard. If you do not have some songs to learn but you want to learn some chords, start with simple ones like E major and A major. Practicing the changes between these two will get your fingers into guitar chord mode.

Learning chords as you need them for songs, and using a chord dictionary as your resource makes you reliant on the chord charts for the fingerings you need and on the sheet music or tab for the chords you use for any song. There is nothing wrong with this way of learning chords. It's just that you can learn some basic ideas behind the use of chords in music and, if you like, you can learn the locations of the notes on the guitar fretboard which will give you the freedom to choose which notes in which position you use to make up your chords.

However you learn guitar chords, it's always easier with someone showing you the chord fingerings on video:

More sites to help you teach yourself guitar

2009-03-09T02:58:00.000-07:00

These Hubpages and Squidoo lenses contain valuable info on the guitar and how to play it.
Beginner Guitar Lessons

Beginner guitar lessons consist of you getting to know your first guitar. This guitar will probably be a nylon string acoustic which will enable you to learn what it takes to get music out of an instrument without relying too much on electronic enhancements and without cutting your fingers up on steel strings. What style of guitar do you want to learn?

Learn To Play A Guitar For Free

These free guitar lessons are ideal for anybody who needs to learn how to play a guitar from the ground up. You get musical theory, chord progressions, songs, the whole shebang.

How To Play Guitar Fast

Is it really possible for the average amateur guitar player to learn to play fast? When you watch somebody play fast on the guitar do you always wonder if you could learn to do that? Let us look at what resources we need to increase our own guitar playing speed on a regular basis.

Guitar Practice

Guitar practice can be fun. If you are a learner guitarist starting to find that guitar practice can be a drag, take another look at how you use your practice time. There is room for enjoyment in learning to play the guitar.

Essential Guitar Tabs For Beginners

When we wonder what guitar tab we need to get to begin to make up our repertoire, we usually think only about songs we like
We know that our choice in music does not suck in the slightest but if we are going to be playing our guitar and singing for audiences we need to get used to the idea that our taste in music will not match what our listeners want to hear.

Guitar Chord Charts

This hub will show you how to make the best use of free guitar chord charts that you can find online.
You can collect many chord charts and lyrics to your favorite songs to help you learn to play the guitar. Once you have started to learn using guitar chord charts you have bought or downloaded for free, you might see as you go along that you will need to know a little bit about musical theory to see how chords and scales fit together.

Online Guitar Tuning

This is probably the most important piece of knowledge that you can learn when it comes to tuning your guitar. The process of tuning your guitar to itself is one by which you tune each string to another string on the guitar. Basically, it means that you can tune the guitar without having to use a tuner or pitch tool.

Lead Guitar Secrets

Have you ever wanted to be a guitar hero? With the rise of air guitar competitions and the increase in the number of aspiring musicians following the philosophy of "It's not what you are but what you wear", lead guitar players aren't as thick on the ground as they once were. But that doesn't mean you need to be ashamed of your ambitions to be the front man in a band. There are still wise guitar gurus out there willing to share the secret rituals which will transform you into a lead guitarist. How would you like to build massive finger-strength and agility to assist you to fret difficult chords, make long-stretches across many frets, lessen instances of "sore" fingers, not to mention increase your playing speed.

Guitar Tabs For Beginners

As we gain some expertise on the guitar we find ourselves browsing lists of guitar tabs on the internet looking for songs we can play for our audiences
Trying to get together a repertoire when you are just starting out as a guitar player can be difficult. We usually start with our own choice in music but even the most egocentric performer knows that some kind of compromise with the musical taste of the general population will be necessary.

You Can Teach Yourself Flatpicking Guitar

2008-06-22T21:17:00.000-07:00

By Steve Kaufman. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Bluegrass & country. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 84 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Three-time national flatpicking champion Steve Kaufman teaches you how to buy a guitar, the easy way to fret a note, how to read chord charts and play all the basic chords, basic bluegrass strumming patterns, bass runs and walks, hammer-ons and pull-offs, how to read tablature, picking lead, crosspicking, practice techniques, and much more.
Contents:
Careless Love
Wabash Cannonball
In The Pines
Old Joe Clark
The Wreck Of The Old Ninety Seven Arr: Steve Kaufman
Two Dollar Bill
The Girl I Left Behind Arr: Steve Kaufman
Turkey In The Straw Arr: Steve Kaufman
Freight Train Elizabeth Cotten, Arr: Steve Kaufman
Go Tell It On The Mountain
Cripple Creek Arr: Steve Kaufman
Red Haired Boy Arr: Steve Kaufman
Home, Sweet Home Arr: Steve Kaufman
Lonesome Road Blues
Hand Me Down My Walking Cane
Momma Don't Allow No
Way Faring Stranger Arr: Steve Kaufman
Jenny Linde Polka Arr: Steve Kaufman
Arkansas Traveler Arr: Steve Kaufman
Beautiful Brown Eyes
House Of The Rising Sun
John Hardy
Momma Don't Allow No Flat Top Picking Round Here Arr: Steve Kaufman
Amazing Grace
Momma Don't Allow No Guitar Pickin' Round Here Arr: Steve Kaufman
My Home's Across The Blueridge Mountains Arr: Steve Kaufman
You Can Teach Yourself Flatpicking Guitar

You Can Teach Yourself Guitar - DVD

2008-06-16T21:18:00.000-07:00

Taught by William Bay. For Guitar (All). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. All Styles. Level: Beginning. DVD. Size 5.38x7.50. Duration 90 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

DVD format: Region 1 for use in the USA and Canada. This is a very popular guitar method. Its success lies in the fact that it is extremely easy to understand and very flexible. It moves at a slow, steady pace and enable you to play chord accompaniments in 7 primary guitar keys! In addition, you will learn to strum blues chords and you will begin to play fingerstyle backgrounds. 90 minute video.
Contents:
Blues Shuffle Boogie
Buffalo Gals
Do, Lord
Look Down
City Slicker
Down And Out
He's Got The Whole World
Oh, My Darling Clementine
Three Blind Mice
Worried Man Blues
On Jordan's Stormy Banks
Polly Wolly Doodle
Sweet By And By
Beautiful Brown Eyes
Bless The Lord
Brother John
Careless Love
The Marine's Hymn
She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain
Streets Of Laredo
When The Saints Go Marchin' In
Blues Shuffle Rhythm
Down In The Valley
Peace Like A River
The God Of Abraham Praise
What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor?
Green Grow The Lilacs
Now The Day Is Over
Rock-A-My Soul
Down By The Riverside
Mary Ann
Mine Eyes And My Desire
Amazing Grace
Go Tell It On The Mountain
Pushin' And A Pullin'
There Is A Tavern In The Town
12th Street And Delmar
Aura Lee
Away In A Manger
Long, Long Ago
Oh, Sinner Man
Wade In The Water
Pay Me My Money Down
The Wabash Cannonball
This Little Light Of Mine
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
Kum Ba Yah
Motown Shuffle
Standing In The Need Of Prayer
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Frankie & Johnny
Give Me Oil In My Lamp
Old Joe Clark
Shenandoah
Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie
Coventry Carol
Just A Closer Walk
What Child Is This?
You Can Teach Yourself Guitar

Teach Yourself Jazz Guitar

2008-06-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

By John Griggs. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Jazz. Level: Beginning. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 152 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

This book is designed to prepare the aspiring jazz guitarist to arrange and improvise in a jazz style. Playing by ear is stressed from the very first exercise. You will learn 12-bar blues, 8-bar blues, and standards, as well as how to create fill-ins, improvise, develop ideas, play comping chords, develop a walking bass line, and more. Scales, chords, and arpeggios for the development of technical skills, ear training and fingerboard knowledge cover the niter fingerboard, and in all keys. You will learn how to develop a tune in a logical manner form the basic tune to a full-blown performance arrangement. In notation and tablature. The companion CD contains all of the solos in the book (but not the etudes). The tracks are split with solo on the right channel and accompaniment on the left, and the count is given so that you can play along. The pieces are designed to develop technique as well as musicianship.
Contents:
Space Blue John Griggs
American Blue John Griggs
Summertime Blue John Griggs
Satellite Blue John Griggs
Flamenco Blue John Griggs
Gypsy Blue John Griggs
Canadian Blue John Griggs
Brazilian Blue John Griggs
Spanish Blue John Griggs
Red Light Blue John Griggs
Christmas Blue John Griggs
Convince Me John Griggs
Angeline John Griggs
So Attracted to You John Griggs
St. Louis Blues John Griggs
Jive Blues John Griggs
Jammin in G John Griggs
You Can Teach Yourself Jazz Guitar

You Can Teach Yourself Rock Guitar - DVD

2008-06-02T21:22:00.000-07:00

Taught by William Bay. For Guitar (Electric). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Rock. Level: Beginning. DVD. Size 5.38x7.5. Duration 115 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Region 1 for use in the USA and Canada. In this extended length video, William Bay teaches the essential elements of contemporary rock and blues guitar. Both rock rhythm and rock solo techniques are shown. Solo, power chords, barre chords, licks, improvising, scales and rhythm chord progressions are shown in the keys of E, G, D, A, C, F, and B flat. For each key, solos and studies are contained in various positions on the guitar fingerboard.
You Can Teach Yourself Rock Guitar -DVD

You Can Teach Yourself Rock Guitar - BOOK/CD

2008-06-02T21:20:00.000-07:00

By William Bay & Mark Lonergan. For Guitar (Electric). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Rock. Level: Beginning. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 108 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Revised and expanded edition. It now ranks as one of the very best introductory rock guitar methods available. The student will learn licks, phrases, solos, bass runs, and power chords in the keys of E, F, G, A, D, B flat, and C! Also included is a special section by Mark Lonergan on performing licks and riffs, rock techniques such as tapping, bending, double stops, etc., and some great solo ideas! In notation and tablature. Note- reading ability is not necessary! In standard notation and tablature. The recording is in stereo play-along format and features a rock band accompaniment (complete with horns). The Mark Lonergan section highlights Mark's excellent guitar demonstration and performance of rock concepts.
You Can Teach Yourself Rock Guitar

Teach Yourself To Play Guitar - CD-ROM

2008-05-27T21:22:00.000-07:00

(Everything you need to know to start playing now!) CD-ROM (Windows and Mac) for guitar. Published by Alfred Publishing.

This easy-to-use CD-ROM uses the same great teaching approach as the best-selling book in a fun, interactive audio/visual format. Beginners of all ages can learn to read standard music notation and TAB, perform songs in a variety of styles, and play chords, scales and cool licks on either acoustic or electric guitar. Exercises will reinforce your technique as you follow along with music right on your screen. The interactive song player lets you see how the music should be played, change tempos, adjust audio levels, and record your performance! Works with Windows and Macintosh systems.
Teach Yourself To Play Guitar - CD-ROM

You Can Teach Yourself Country Guitar

2008-05-06T03:15:00.000-07:00

Taught by Dix Bruce. For Guitar (Flatpicking & Fingerpicking). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Country. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Size 5.38x7.5. Duration 120 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
DVD format: Region 1 for use in the USA and Canada. Aimed at beginners and intermediate players, this video teaches everything you need to get started playing country guitar. Includes how to tune the guitar, all basic major, minor, and seventh guitar chords, guitar accompaniment strums from current country hits, all songs and examples from the book, basic flatpick technique, how to use a capo, and many easy play-along country songs.
Contents:
Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms
Some Drink Dix Bruce
The Nine Pound Hammer Dix Bruce
Shady Grove
I Get Blue Dix Bruce
Life's Railway To Heaven
The Cuckoo Dix Bruce
Going Down This Road Feeling Bad
Home On The Range
I Ride An Old Paint
Red River Valley
My Home's Across The Blue Ridge Mountains
Handsome Molly
Bury Me Beneath The Willow
You Can Teach Yourself Country Guitar

You Can Teach Yourself Rock Guitar

2008-04-15T03:16:00.000-07:00

By William Bay & Mark Lonergan. For Guitar (Electric). Method. You Can Teach Yourself. Rock. Level: Beginning. Compact Disc. Size 5.5x5. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

This is the updated, revised & expanded edition. It now ranks as one of the best introductory rock guitar methods available. The student will learn licks, phrases, solos, bass runs, and power chords in the keys of E, F, G, A, D, B flat, and C!
You Can Teach Yourself Rock Guitar

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Guitar

2008-04-08T03:16:00.000-07:00

By Morty Manus and Ron Manus. For Guitar. Guitar Method or Supplement. 0. Enhanced CD. Published by Alfred Publishing.

This method for self-learners teaches everything you need to play from the popular TAB guitar folios of your favorite bands. - Chords, scales and licks for acoustic or electric guitar - A variety of styles including rock, blues, jazz & folk - Tablature and standard music notation, photos, and diagrams to help you grasp every concept
Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Guitar

Ultimate Teach Yourself Classic Blues Guitar

2008-04-01T03:17:00.000-07:00

By Gregory Coleman. For Guitar. Guitar Method or Supplement. 0. Blues. Book & CD. Published by Alfred Publishing.

These books/CDs are about learning how to play the guitar by learning classic guitar songs. When you finish any book in the series, you will be able to sit down and, alone or with a friend, play through half a dozen great songs -- and sound just like the recordings. Plus, the play-along tracks are recorded by some of the finest musicians in the country -- with complete vocals -- to make the play-along even more realistic and fun! Learn classic blues forms, riffs and phrases, but most important -- learn six classic blues tunes: Mannish Boy (John Lee Hooker) * Rock Me Baby (B.B. King) * I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon) * Born Under a Bad Sign (Cream) * The Thrill Is Gone (B.B. King) * Steppin' Out (The Bluesbreakers).
Ultimate Teach Yourself Classic Blues Guitar

You Can Teach Yourself Blues Guitar - BOOK

2008-03-25T03:18:00.000-07:00

By Mike Christiansen. For Guitar (Flatpicking & Fingerpicking). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Blues. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 80 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

A truly enjoyable in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar! Learn the blues progression the blues scale, blues chords including power chords, moveable chords, and barre chords, strum patterns, and how to accompany a blues song in 6/8 or 12/8 time. Addresses blues in minor keys, fingerpicking blues, turnarounds, fill-ins, the capo, blues technique such as double stops, bending, hammering and pulling-off, blues licks, and bass line accompaniments, plus how to build and play an improvised solo. Include dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! Written in standard notation and tablature.
Contents:
You're The Cure
Stay Away From Mine
The Tie
Worn Out Shoes
Baby Don't Love Me
Beg, Steal Or Borrow
Good Mornin' Blues
Swamp Blues
Be Your Puppet
Jimmy's Shuffle
You Can Teach Yourself Blues Guitar

You Can Teach Yourself Classic Guitar - BOOK/CD

2008-03-18T03:20:00.000-07:00

By William Bay. For Guitar (Classical). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Classic. Level: Beginning. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 112 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

This is an easy-to-understand yet very comprehensive method. You will learn to play classic guitar in all of the basic keys. In addition you will play a very wide assortment of solos ranging from the Renaissance to 20th Century compositions. Also, you will be taught to play many of the great student masterpieces by composers such as Sor, Carcassi, Carulli, Diabelli, Giuliani, Bach, Handel and Dowland. Finally, studies are contained for playing in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions. Definitely a "hands on" method that gets you playing wonderful classic guitar literature.
You Can Teach Yourself Classic Guitar

You Can Teach Yourself Classic Guitar in Spanish

2008-03-11T03:21:00.000-07:00

Ensenate a tocar la guitarra clasica. By William Bay. For Guitar (Classical). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Classic. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. Size 8.5x11. 112 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
This Spanish edition presents an easy-to-understand method for learning the classic guitar. It offers foundational studies and exercises plus a wide assortment of Renaissance to 20th century solos in all guitar-friendly keys. Presents essential classic guitar technique through graded studies by composers such as Bach, Carcassi, Carulli, Diabelli, Dowland, Guiliani, Handel, Sor and many others. Positions I-V are thoroughly addressed leaving the student prepared to take on more challenging repertoire. Standard notation.
Contents:
Concordancia William Bay
Estudio De Arpegios No. 1 Matteo Carcassi
Estudio De Arpegios No. 2 Matteo Carcassi
Lento En E Menor Ferdinando Carulli
Marcha William Bay
Preludio En B Menor Fernando Sor
Allegretto Matteo Carcassi
Andante William Bay
Ensueno William Bay
Interludio William Bay
Invencion William Bay
Minue William Bay
Vals A Chopin William Bay
Danza Macabra William Bay
Vals Matteo Carcassi
Atardecer En La Pradera William Bay
Capricho William Bay
El Comentarista Matteo Carcassi
Elegia William Bay
Estudio De C Fernando Sor
Meditacion William Bay
Preludio William Bay
Preludio En A Ferdinando Carulli
Tango William Bay
Allegro M. Giuliani
Andante William Bay
Andantino Fernando Sor
Estudio Dionisio Aguado
Estudio De Pulgar William Bay
Estudio En A William Bay
Preludio Ferdinando Carulli
Vals De Salon William Bay
Danza William Bay
Estudio En D Menor William Bay
Petite Vals William Bay
Sombras William Bay
Vals De Mussetta Puccini
Andantino Mosso Carcassi
Danza Alegre William Bay
Etude Ferdinando Carulli
Fuga William Bay
Rondo Matteo Carcassi
Rondo Matteo Carcassi
Wilde De Wilson John Dowland
Andante Fernando Sor
Cancion De Acordes William Bay
Ensueno William Bay
Prelude Matteo Carcassi
Preludio En G Ferdinando Carulli
Taranto Matteo Carcassi
Andantino Ferdinando Carulli
Crepusculo William Bay
Etude Matteo Carcassi
Marcha Fernando Sor
Tonada De Lord Willoughby John Dowland
Allegretto Fernando Sor
Andante Ferdinando Carulli
Danza En C William Bay
Estudio Corto William Bay
Greensleeves
Minue Henry Purcell
Minue En F Diabelli
Preludio En C Ferdinando Carulli
Andantino Matteo Carcassi
Estudio En A William Bay
Etude William Bay
Moderato Matteo Carcassi
Preludio Iii Ferdinando Carulli
Recuerdos William Bay
Suenos William Bay
Tarantella Mauro Giuliani
Aire Popular Mauro Giuliani
Bouree Frideric Handel
Estudio De Arpegios William Bay
Larghetto Ferdinando Carulli
Minue J.S. Bach
Allegretto Wiliam Bay
Danza Del Pastor Ferdinando Carulli
Danza Majestuosa William Bay
Estudio De Sostenidos Y Bemoles Matteo Carcassi
Vals De La Marioneta William Bay
Barcelona William Bay
Cascada William Bay
Coral De Octavas William Bay
El Salto De Kemp
Estudio Matteo Carcassi
Estudio De Arpegio William Bay
Fantasia William Bay
Minue En Modo Menor William Bay
Preludio William Bay
Transicion William Bay
Bagatelle Ferdinando Carulli
Baile Calipso William Bay
Estudio De La Mano Derecha William Bay
Estudio En D# William Bay
Himno William Bay
Melodia William Bay
Minue Georg Phillipp Telemann
You Can Teach Yourself Classic Guitar in Spanish

You Can Teach Yourself Classic Guitar - DVD

2008-03-04T03:22:00.000-08:00

Taught by William Bay; performed by Ben Bolt. For Guitar (Classical). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Classic. Level: Beginning. DVD. Size 5.38x7.50. Duration 80 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
DVD format: Region 1 for use in the USA and Canada. This is an easy-to-understand yet very comprehensive method. You will learn to play classic guitar in all of the basic keys. In addition you will play a very wide assortment of solos ranging from the Renaissance to 20th Century compositions. Also, you will be taught to play many of the great student masterpieces by composers such as Sor, Carcassi, Carulli, Diabelli, Giuliani, Bach, Handel and Dowland. Finally, studies are contained for playing in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions. Definitely a "hands on" method that gets you playing wonderful classic guitar literature.
You Can Teach Yourself Classic Guitar

You Can Teach Yourself Country Guitar - BOOK/CD

2008-02-26T03:23:00.000-08:00

By Dix Bruce. For Guitar (Flatpicking & Fingerpicking). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Country. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 96 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

This is a step-at-a-time enjoyable method for learning to play great sounding country guitar. Dix Bruce, in his humorous yet musically "right-on" teaching style, introduces you to country back-up, bass runs, Carter-style bluegrass picking, the Nashville Numbering System for indicating chord changes, use of the capo, transposition, and much more. Work at your own pace and learn to sound like the country greats! Written in standard notation and tablature.
Contents:
Going Down This Road Feeling Bad Dix Bruce
Fair & Tender Ladies Dix Bruce
Handsome Molly Dix Bruce
Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms Dix Bruce
I'll Love You Still Dix Bruce
Nobody Sleeps At My Place Dix Bruce
Red River Valley Dix Bruce
I Get Blue Dix Bruce
The Nine Pound Hammer Dix Bruce
Wildwood Flower Dix Bruce
Darling, You're A Fool Dix Bruce
Home On The Range Dix Bruce
Sweet Sunny South Dix Bruce
The Cuckoo Dix Bruce
Joshua Fought The Battle Of Jericho Dix Bruce
I Ride An Old Paint Dix Bruce
Devil's Dream Dix Bruce
Don't This Road Look Rough And Rocky? Dix Bruce
In The Pines Dix Bruce
Bury Me Beneath The Willow Dix Bruce
Shady Grove Dix Bruce
Some Drink Dix Bruce
Life's Railway To Heaven Dix Bruce
Don't Let Your Deal Go Down Dix Bruce
The Nine Pound Hammer Dix Bruce
The House Of The Rising Sun Dix Bruce
Children Go Where I Send Thee Dix Bruce
My Home's Across The Blue Ridge Mountains Dix Bruce
You Can Teach Yourself Country Guitar

You Can Teach Yourself Guitar - BOOK

2008-02-19T03:24:00.000-08:00

By William Bay. For Guitar (All). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. All Styles. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 112 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

This is a very popular guitar method. Its success lies in the fact that it is extremely easy to understand and very flexible. It moves at a slow, steady pace and enables you to play chord accompaniments in 7 primary guitar keys! In addition, you will learn to strum blues chords and you will also begin to play fingerstyle backgrounds. A play-along CD is available to supplement this book, and the course is also taught on a DVD.

Contents:
Away In A Manger
Were You There? Lowell Mason
Come And Go With Me
My Faith Looks Up To Thee Lowell Mason
Oh, My Darling Clementine Lowell Mason
Oh, Sinner Man Lowell Mason
Row, Row, Row Your Boat Lowell Mason
The Marine's Hymn Lowell Mason
This Little Light Of Mine Lowell Mason
12th Street And Delmar
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Now The Day Is Over Lowell Mason
The God Of Abraham Praise Lowell Mason
Wayfarin' Stranger Lowell Mason
When Johnny Comes Marching Home Lowell Mason
Wildwood Flower Lowell Mason
Camptown Races
Hey Lolly
Look Down
Polly Wolly Doodle Lowell Mason
Railroad Bill Lowell Mason
The Gospel Train Lowell Mason
Blues Shuffle Rhythm
Every Time I Feel The Spirit
Pushin And A Pullin' Lowell Mason
Skip To My Lou Lowell Mason
Sweet By And By Lowell Mason
The Girl I Left Behind Me Lowell Mason
There Is A Tavern In The Town Lowell Mason
This Train Lowell Mason
Three Blind Mice Lowell Mason
Yellow Rose Of Texas Lowell Mason
Go Tell It On The Mountain
On Top Of Old Smoky Lowell Mason
Shenandoah Lowell Mason
All Through The Night
Bless The Lord William Bay
Little Brown Jug
Oh God, We Praise Thee Lowell Mason
Oh! Susanna Lowell Mason
Rock-A-My Soul Lowell Mason
Swanee River Lowell Mason
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Bile 'Dem Cabbage Down
Down And Out
Down By The Riverside
Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho
L'il Liza Jane
Old Time Religion Lowell Mason
Wade In The Water Lowell Mason
Coventry Carol
He's Got The Whole World
I Will Arise And Go To Jesus
Mary Ann
Old Dan Tucker Lowell Mason
Pay Me Money Down Lowell Mason
She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain Lowell Mason
Zacchaeus Lowell Mason
Amazing Grace
Aura Lee
Kum Ba Yah
Long, Long Ago
Mine Eyes And My Desire William Bay
On Jordan's Stormy Banks Lowell Mason
Putting On The Style Lowell Mason
Balm In Gilead
Buffalo Gals
Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie
City Slicker
Down In The Valley
Hand Me Down My Walking Cane
Motown Shuffle
Standing In, The Need Of Prayer Lowell Mason
Three Fishermen Lowell Mason
What Child Is This? Lowell Mason
Beautiful Brown Eyes
Do, Lord
Hush Little Baby
Our Boys Will Shine Tonight Lowell Mason
Peace Like A River Lowell Mason
Rock Of Ages Lowell Mason
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon Lowell Mason
The Wabash Cannonball Lowell Mason
Worried Man Blues Lowell Mason
Give Me Oil In My Lamp
Brother John Sing & Play
Crawdad Song
Just A Closer Walk
Old Joe Clark Lowell Mason
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Lowell Mason
Blow, Ye Winds
Careless Love
Frankie & Johnny
Green Grow The Lilacs
Streets Of Laredo Lowell Mason
What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor? Lowell Mason
When The Saints Go Marchin' In Lowell Mason
You Can Teach Yourself Guitar

Step One: Teach Yourself Bass Guitar - DVD

2008-01-27T03:26:00.000-08:00

For Bass Guitar. Sheet Music and DVD (Region 0). 52 pages. Published by Music Sales.

Your all-in-one package for learning to play the bass guitar. Guidebook gets you playing right away and allows you to practise along with accompanying audio tracks. The DVD features an expert teacher and more.
Step One: Teach Yourself Bass Guitar (DVD Edition)

You Can Teach Yourself Rock Guitar - BOOK

2008-01-19T03:26:00.000-08:00

By William Bay & Mark Lonergan. For Guitar (Electric). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Rock. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 108 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
This is the updated, revised & expanded edition. It now ranks as one of the very best introductory rock guitar methods available. The student will learn licks, phrases, solos, bass runs, and power chords in the keys of E,F,G,A,D,B-flat and C! Also included is a special section by Mark Lonergan on performing licks and riffs, rock techniques such as tapping, bending, double stops, etc., and some great solo ideas! In notation and tablature. Note-reading ability is not necessary!
You Can Teach Yourself Rock Guitar

Guitar Repair & Maintenance - BOOK/DVD

2008-01-12T03:27:00.000-08:00

By John Carruthers. For Guitar. Guitar Method or Supplement. 0. Book & DVD (Sleeve). Published by Alfred Publishing.

DVD format: Region 0 for use in all regions. John Carruthers, legendary guitar builder and repair guru to the stars, has teamed up with Alfred to produce this ultimate beginner's guide to guitar repair and maintenance. Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions and close-up shots clarify how to set the action for ultimate playability, adjust for bulletproof intonation, and keep any guitar in top condition for a lifetime. This book & DVD also includes steps on setting up and adjusting Floyd Rose tremolo systems, soldering and maintaining electronics, the proper way to remove and install strings on both standard guitars and Floyd Rose systems, and exact specs for the action, nut action, and truss rod adjustments of electric guitars, acoustics, and 4- and 5-string basses. 80 pages.
Alfred's Teach Yourself Guitar Repair & Maintenance

Alfred's Teach Yourself Guitar Repair & Maintenance - BOOK

2008-01-05T03:29:00.000-08:00

By John Carruthers. For Guitar. Guitar Method or Supplement. 0. Book. 80 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

John Carruthers, legendary guitar builder and repair guru to the stars, has teamed up with Alfred to produce this ultimate beginner's guide to guitar repair and maintenance. Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions and close-up shots clarify how to set the action for ultimate playability, adjust for bulletproof intonation, and keep any guitar in top condition for a lifetime. Also includes steps on setting up and adjusting Floyd Rose tremolo systems, soldering and maintaining electronics, the proper way to remove and install strings on both standard guitars and Floyd Rose systems, and exact specs for the action, nut action, and truss rod adjustments of electric guitars, acoustics, and 4- and 5-string basses. 80 pages.
Alfred's Teach Yourself Guitar Repair & Maintenance

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Guitar BOOK/CD

2007-12-30T03:30:00.000-08:00

By Morty Manus and Ron Manus. For Guitar. Guitar Method or Supplement. 0. Book & CD. 160 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

This method for self-learners teaches everything you need to play from the popular TAB guitar folios of your favorite bands. * Chords, scales and licks for acoustic or electric guitar * A variety of styles including rock, blues, jazz & folk * Tablature and standard music notation, photos, and diagrams to help you grasp every concept
Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Guitar

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Guitar - BOOK - CD - CD-ROM

2007-12-23T03:31:00.000-08:00

By Morty Manus and Ron Manus. For Guitar. Guitar Method or Supplement. 0. Book. 160 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

This method for self-learners teaches everything you need to play from the popular TAB guitar folios of your favorite bands. * Chords, scales and licks for acoustic or electric guitar * A variety of styles including rock, blues, jazz & folk * Tablature and standard music notation, photos, and diagrams to help you grasp every concept
Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Guitar - BOOK
Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Guitar - CD
Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Guitar - CD-ROM

Teach Yourself Visually Bass Guitar

2007-12-07T03:33:00.000-08:00

By Ryan Williams and Richard Hammond. For Guitar (Electric). Methods. VISUAL. All. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. Size 8x9. 290 pages. Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Do you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions? Then pick up a bass guitar and start plucking! With Teach Yourself VISUALLY Bass Guitar, you!ll quickly progress from playing notes to experimenting with plucking and slap-and-pop techniques. You!ll learn about tuning, fretboard fingerings, alternate fingerings, down picking, palm muting and more. The bass usually sets the tempo, so you!ll learn basic note values plus common popular rhythms from straight rock to syncopated reggae. Downloadable MP3 files on wiley.com complement the book and let you hear exactly how things are supposed to sound as you play. --Each skill or technique is defined and described --Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo --Detailed color photos demonstrate each step --Helpful tips provide additional guidance
Teach Yourself Visually Bass Guitar