Author : Ron Manus, L. C. Harnsberger

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Alfred's Basic Bass Method, Complete, makes learning to play the bass both accessible and enjoyable. This comprehensive guide offers clear and well-structured lessons that encompass a variety of popular music styles, including rock, blues, country, and jazz, enhanced by numerous photos and diagrams. The complete edition instructs on essential topics such as proper bass handling, tuning, right- and left-hand techniques, scales, slides, accents, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and the creation of bass lines and licks inspired by renowned bassists.

Author : Ron Manus

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Alfred's Basic Guitar Method, Book 1 has been celebrated for over 50 years as the most effective and thorough guitar learning resource, successfully introducing more than 3 million beginners to the art of playing guitar. This newly revised edition boasts an improved layout for enhanced readability and learning ease, incorporating a diverse range of musical styles including blues, country, folk, jazz, and rock, along with an expanded selection of popular songs. Additionally, a DVD featuring iPod-compatible videos caters to visual learners, while accompanying theory, chord, and pop books provide a comprehensive learning experience. Whether for acoustic or electric guitar, Book 1 covers essential topics such as proper guitar handling, tuning, music reading fundamentals, string notes, chords, scales, and includes a variety of songs and duets, making it an ideal choice for aspiring guitarists.

Author : Ron Manus, Morton Manus

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This edition of Alfred's Basic Guitar Method, Book 2, showcases a vibrant new design and introduces a variety of new notes, songs, techniques, and essential topics. For the first time, the book includes downloadable or streamable companion audio tracks, consolidating all necessary resources in one convenient location.

Author : Morton Manus, Ron Manus

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Alfred's Basic Guitar Method, Book 3, expands upon the foundational skills acquired in the first two books. This installment introduces essential concepts and techniques such as sixteenth notes, arpeggios, slides, bends, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. Notably, it includes companion audio tracks that can be downloaded or streamed, providing a comprehensive learning experience in one convenient package.

Author : Morton Manus, Ron Manus

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Author : Nathaniel Gunod, L. C. Harnsberger, Ron Manus

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Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has been celebrated for over 50 years as the most effective and comprehensive guitar learning system, successfully introducing more than 5 million beginners to the art of playing guitar. The Alfred's Basic Rock Guitar Method book 1 offers a fresh perspective for students eager to explore rock music, beginning with the 6th string to enable immediate engagement with riffs and licks that motivate continued learning and enjoyment. This book is characterized by its clear, methodical instruction and large photographs illustrating finger placements, consistent with the high standards of the Alfred's Basic series. For today's aspiring guitarists, Alfred's Basic Guitar Methods represent the ideal choice for an enjoyable and accessible learning experience.

Author : Nathaniel Gunod, L. C. Harnsberger, Ron Manus

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Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has been celebrated for over 50 years as the most effective and comprehensive guitar learning system, successfully introducing more than 5 million beginners to the art of playing guitar. The Alfred's Basic Rock Guitar Method Book 1 offers a fresh perspective for students eager to explore rock music, allowing them to start on the 6th string and quickly play engaging riffs and licks that motivate continued learning and enjoyment. This book provides clear, well-structured instruction complemented by large photographs illustrating finger placements, consistent with the Alfred's Basic series. Additionally, the accompanying CD features performances of all the music included, complete with authentic backing tracks. With Alfred's Basic Guitar Methods, learning to play has never been more accessible or enjoyable, making it the ideal choice for today's novice guitarists.

Author : Nathaniel Gunod, L. C. Harnsberger, Ron Manus

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Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has been celebrated for over 50 years as the most effective and comprehensive guitar learning resource, successfully introducing more than 5 million beginners to the art of playing guitar. For those aspiring to master the rock genre, Alfred's Basic Rock Guitar Method offers a fresh perspective on guitar education. By beginning with the 6th string, students can quickly engage with exciting riffs and licks, fostering a sense of enjoyment and motivation to continue their musical journey. The method is characterized by clear, well-structured lessons and large images illustrating finger placements, consistent with the Alfred's Basic series. Additionally, the accompanying CD features performances of all the pieces in the book, complete with authentic backing tracks. With Alfred's Basic Guitar Methods, learning to play has never been more accessible or enjoyable, making it the ideal choice for today's novice guitarists.

Author : Nathaniel Gunod, L. C. Harnsberger, Ron Manus

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Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has been celebrated for over 50 years as the most comprehensive and well-paced guitar learning system, successfully guiding more than 5 million beginners in their musical journey. Now, with the introduction of Alfred's Basic Rock Guitar Method, aspiring guitarists can explore a fresh approach tailored specifically for those eager to play rock music. Book 2 expands on foundational skills by introducing techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides, while also covering barre chords, new scales, and improvisation with pentatonic scales. Additionally, it features a variety of licks and melodies inspired by iconic rock artists, including an authentic arrangement of the famous opening from Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven." Accompanying the book is a CD that showcases live performances of all the examples, making the learning experience both engaging and enjoyable. Alfred's Basic Guitar Method remains the premier choice for beginners looking to embark on their guitar-playing adventure.