Can someone recommend a VERY beginners book on how to play the guitar?

Posted by Rob · Sunday

I have an electric guitar right now. I want to play rock. The only thing is, I REFUSE to buy a book that’s going to call me a dummy or an idiot (i.e – complete idiots guide to..) But I want a book that is practically written for idiots. :) Any suggestions?

I’d suggest a software program.

eMedia’s Guitar Method (for beginners) is amazing. I bought it 3 years after playing guitar, and wish I had it from the start. It’s very easy to follow, teaches you nearly everything you need to know in one CD, and…you can learn it all pretty quickly.

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By Ben on May 2nd, 2010 at 10:17 pm

"Guitar for Dummies" was great for me!
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By LiverCancer on May 2nd, 2010 at 10:43 pm

I’d suggest a software program.

eMedia’s Guitar Method (for beginners) is amazing. I bought it 3 years after playing guitar, and wish I had it from the start. It’s very easy to follow, teaches you nearly everything you need to know in one CD, and…you can learn it all pretty quickly.
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By ~♥*Holly*♥~ on May 2nd, 2010 at 11:32 pm

Why not just go find a teacher that will teach you?

I think it would be better that way, and you will learn faster!

I still say finding a teacher is the best way to go!
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By Lee A on May 2nd, 2010 at 11:38 pm

Mel Bay’s Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 Expanded edition
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http://www.melbay.com/product.asp?ProductID=93200E

By Kirsty ;] on May 3rd, 2010 at 12:14 am

‘Guitar For Dummies’ I’m backing up the first answer.

Look, it’s a joke. Dont take the cover seriously. It’s the most useful book i ever read as a beginner. Teaching myself was heaps easier with it. It’s not like it patronizes you all the way through. It makes it easy to understand, speaks in a casual manner to keep it interesting. Just an overall very well laid out and useful book.

Highly reccomended.
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