The beauty of the guitar is not necessarily based on advanced and highly technical playing skills. Happy takes very easy songs and shows how to transform them into beautiful showpieces using right-hand patterns, altered chords, harmonized scales and other basic but useful techniques. 60-MIN * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * BEGINNER LEVEL
Bass runs offer movement, harmony and a smooth transition while changing chords. Learning them helps guitarists understand how to play scales in several keys and develops good timing and single-note accuracy. Happy teaches a variety of bass "walks," from the most basic to complex chromatic runs. 60-MIN * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * BEGINNER LEVEL
Featuring a comprehensive collection of guitar chords organized by key, this guide presents each chord in vibrant color with three distinct positions. The initial position is tailored for beginners, while the subsequent positions offer alternative fingerings for versatility. Enhanced with color diagrams and photos, this classic chord book is designed for ease of use, making it an invaluable resource for guitarists at any skill level.
(Guitar). This helpful method in the use of right-hand patterns for both song accompaniment and solo melody playing gives novice pickers a thorough introduction to the fingerpicking style, and shows how it can be immediately applied to more than a dozen great songs. Once these patterns are mastered, the student will be able to go on to the more advanced fingerpicking styles of Mississippi John Hurt, Doc Watson, Merle Travis, and other great players. THREE CDs * INCLUDES TAB BOOK * LEVEL 2
(Music Sales America). Learn how to play guitar from one of the most respected performers and teachers in the field! This fast, easy course by Happy Traum starts you from the beginning, with simple instruction for all ages. It uses contemporary material, taking you into jazz, folk, classical, and popular styles. You'll focus on repertoire rather than exercises, playing well-known songs from the very first lesson!