Kid's Guitar Course, Book 1 (Book and Enhanced CD) (Kid's Courses!)
by R. Manus, L.C. Harnsberger
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Author: L.C. Harnsberger, R. ManusBrand: Alfred
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-05-01
ISBN: 0882849891
Number of pages: 48
Model: 00-18451
Publisher: Alfred Publishing Company
Product features:
- Book & Enhanced CD Pages: 48
- By Ron Manus and L.C. Harnsberger
- Format Book & Enhanced CD
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Book Review: One of the Best Methods for the Early Beginner
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of THE BEST methods out there for the young guitar student learning to play pick style guitar. The book and enhanced C.D. are excellent instructional tools. I've used this book for a few years in private instruction and just started using it in my young beginners group guitar class with great success in both areas.
The text starts with three-string chords and progresses through various rhythmic combinations (though never using eighth notes) with the C,G,G7, and D7 chords. Along the way the student will play some original and folk songs (i.e. three blind mice, etc). The melodies are provided on the accompanying C.D. and are quite easy to pick out.
The second half of the book focuses on learning to read standard notation. (NOTE: there is not TAB) The text covers notes through the first three strings. As with the chord section the child will play various original melodies as well as famous classical and folk melodies (i.e. Ode to Joy, Jingle Bells, etc). In this section the student will play the chords they have learned previously along with the notes they are learning.
If you are using this book in private or group lessons you may want to introduce standard note reading alongside the introduction of chords, instead of moving sequentially through the book. As stated earlier there is NO TAB in this book which may turn some teachers off. After completing this book the student would understand the material roughly through the first half of Book 1 of either the Hal Leonard or Mel Bay Guitar Methods.
If you are looking for a method for classical guitar for the young this is NOT for you! I would highly recommend getting Classical Guitar for the Young by Jay Traylor. An even better book though difficult to get in the U.S. is The Guitarist's Way by British guitarists Peter Nuttall & John Whitworth.
Summary of Kid's Guitar Course, Book 1 (Book and Enhanced CD) (Kid's Courses!)
Alfred's new Kid's Guitar Course is the easiest method ever that teaches children to play songs on the guitar right away. This 48-page full-color book comes with an enhanced CD that always lets you hear how the music should sound, and each lesson on every colorful page is explained in plain language that's easy to understand. Plus, you get to learn from three irresistable guitar experts-a clever classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They keep your attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help you learn by making music fun! When the enhanced CD is played on a computer, additional tools are available, including a chord dictionary and a guitar tuner. You can see and hear the music, adjust the tempo of songs, and even record yourself playing with a band!Music Books
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