Alfred's Basic Guitar Method 1 (Alfred's Basic Guitar Library, Bk 1) Paperback – February 1, 1966

It is a good beginner book if you dont have any background it gets you up and going teaching you notes right away.

I'm a little older and back when I first learned to play I learned from lessons books similar to this. Havent played in a long time and started playing and these are the best books by far. Youtube videos are good to but you need to know some theory and basics too and Alfreds books have just what you need to get started.

My son is learning g to play the guitar. He takes private lessons but uses this book to further his knowledge and play more

Fantastic book to start learning how to play and read music. Very simple to use where you don’t need a teacher to help you thru the book. I started with this same book over 40 years ago and I just bought it again for a friend who is wanting to learn to play.

My friend wanted me to teach her 8 year old son how to play the guitar, so she asked a retired music teacher what a good book to use is, and he recommended this one. So we each got it and so far I am very pleased with it. I have never known how to read music (I learned to play chords years ago, but never to read music)but this book teaches to read music as you learn which string of the guitar plays which note and where it is on the music staff. I am learning things as I teach my little friend also. I really like this book. It is simple to understand and it is laid out in a way that I (and my student) don't feel overwhelmed. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about playing than just chords.

I bought this book for a friend. As I am giving her lessons. It is well written and easy for a beginner to understand.

The original edition(s) of this classic beginner's book date back to the 1960s. When I was 8 or 9 years old (1965-ish), my dad bought a beginner's guitar for me, along with this book. I was glad to see that the book is still around [in an updated edition], and I bought it as a future gift for my grandson... or someone else if he decides he doesn't want to learn the guitar.

Exactly what I was looking for. Shipped quick. Highly recommend this seller.