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Alfred's Basic Guitar Method, Bk 1: The Most Popular Method for Learning How To Play is the comprehensive how-to book on guitar-playing, for individual learners and class instructors. Summary Of The Book Alfred's Basic Guitar Method, Bk 1: The Most Popular Method For Learning How To Play, is an ideal text for guitar-enthusiasts who wish to learn how to play the instrument. This book has been recognized as the best book on guitar method for over fifty years, with over three million individuals who have take up the instrument. In this new edition, both self learners and instructors will find the new layout easier to manoeuvre. This updated version features various music genres such as blues, jazz, country, rock and folk. For visual learners, pop songs with new DVDs, iPod compatible videos, and chord, theory, pop books are also included to help students master the guitar. In Book 1, students will learn guitar fundamentals for both the acoustic and electric guitar. Concepts such as the correct way to hold the guitar, parts of a guitar, tuning basics, how to read music, note positions on all 6 strings, playing different types of notes, scales, and chords, accompanying bass chords, and duets, are just some of the areas covered in this text. Diagrams, photos, and sheet music are additional learning material which students can take advantage of in this text. In an effort to provide practical exposure, learners can practice playing songs such as Singing In The Rain, Take Me Home Country Roads, Over The Rainbow, Annie’s Song, and When The Saints Go Marching In. Alfred's Basic Guitar Method, Bk 1: The Most Popular Method For Learning How to Play was first published in 1966 by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. About The Authors Ron Manus is a musician, author, and current Chief Executive Officer of Alfred Music Publishing Co. He has authored numerous music instruction books. Some of these titles are Kid's Guitar Course Complete: DVD, Scales & Modes for Guitar: Handy Guide, and Alfred's Basic Mandolin Method 1: The Most Popular Method for Learning How to Play. Ron joined his parents, Morty and Iris, and brother Steven, who also works at Alfred’s Publishing Company. He was a former MI Team Leader and Executive Vice President at the company. Morton Manus is a pianist, clarinetist, author, editor, and President of Alfred Music Publishing Company. Some of the other books are Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Electronic Keyboard: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now!, Teach Yourself to Play Accordion, and Basix Tab Guitar Method. Morty Manus has a business degree from City College in New York. Since he joined Alfred Publishing Company in 1952, the company has expanded vastly. As a result, the company headquarters shifted to Los Angeles, where Morty continues to author instructional manuals for the guitar, piano, and accordion. Manus is married to Iris, who is the Executive Producer at Alfred Publishing Company. Together, they have two sons who are also a part of the company.