This is the COMPLETE "SE edition". (the SE edition contains metal/dark artwork- the EE version is also available as a more conservative layout). This book is a unique exploration of guitar technique, hand motion, and music theory formulated for fretboard mastery. Including 1,000's of exercises, examples, etudes, scales, chords, & arpeggios in TAB. Excerpts from Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Bartok, Stravinsky, Brahms, Tarrega, Saint Saens, and many more! All four books of this series contain unique material. This system is designed to maximize the potential within each finger grouping. While introducing new material in each book, it builds on information learned in each preceding book. While you can gain a lot from any one of these books on their own, it is recommended that you work through all 4 of them for the best possible results. This edition includes all four books as a Complete Collection of The 1-2-3-4 Guitar System (SE edition).

This is the COMPLETE "EE edition". (the EE edition or Education Edition- is the standard version with more of a conservative layout than the SE edition). This book is a unique exploration of guitar technique, hand motion, and music theory formulated for fretboard mastery. Including 1,000's of exercises, examples, etudes, scales, chords, & arpeggios in TAB. Excerpts from Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Bartok, Stravinsky, Brahms, Tarrega, Saint Saens, and many more! All four books of this series contain unique material. This system is designed to maximize the potential within each finger grouping. While introducing new material in each book, it builds on information learned in each preceding book. While you can gain a lot from any one of these books on their own, it is recommended that you work through all 4 of them for the best possible results. This edition includes all four books as a Complete Collection of The 1-2-3-4 Guitar System (EE edition).

A carefully planned and systematic approach to fretboard mastery, Shred Guitar is actually two books in one. The first half of the book, "Shred Guitar," is based around 10 popular rock chord progressions with full play-along tracks included on the accompanying CD. The second half of the book, "The Practical Guide to Harmony and Theory," is a guitar theory reference that contains 17 units of detailed information that will be useful to all guitarists.

Part 3 of a 4 part Series: "THE 1-2-3-4 GUITAR SYSTEM SE edition". (the SE edition contains metal/dark artwork). This book has symmetrical & fixed scales, 3-note per string scales, modes, triads, chord progressions, excerpts from Encina, Schumann, Moussorgsky, Debussy, & more. A unique exploration of guitar technique, hand motion, and music theory formulated for fretboard mastery. Including exercises, examples, etudes, scales, chords, & arpeggios in TAB.

Part 2 of a 4 part Series: "THE 1-2-3-4 GUITAR SYSTEM SE edition". (the SE edition contains metal/dark artwork). This book has stretch variations, diads, pedal-point, pentatonics, etudes, excerpts from Bach, Chopin, Bartok, Tarrega, and Sor. A unique exploration of guitar technique, hand motion, and music theory formulated for fretboard mastery. Including exercises, examples, etudes, scales, chords, & arpeggios in TAB.

(Essential Elements Guitar). Take your guitar teaching to a new level! Hal Leonard's top-selling comprehensive method for band and strings is now also available for guitar. With the time-tested classroom teaching methods of Will Schmid and Bob Morris and popular songs in a variety of styles, Essential Elements for Guitar is sure to become a staple of guitar teachers' instruction and get beginning guitar students off to a great start. This method has been designed to meet the National Standards for Music Education, with features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, multicultural songs, basic improvisation and more. Concepts covered in Book 1 include: getting started; basic music theory; guitar chords; notes on each string; ensemble playing; and much more! Songs used in Book 1 include such hits as: Dust in the Wind * Eleanor Rigby * Every Breath You Take * Hey Jude * Hound Dog * Let It Be * Ode to Joy * Rock Around the Clock * Stand By Me * Surfin' USA * Sweet Home Chicago * This Land Is Your Land * You Really Got Me * and more!

(Guitar Method). The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best guitar teaching ideas from around the world. Book 1 includes tuning; playing position; musical symbols; notes in first position; C, G, G7, D, D7, A7, and Em chords; rhythms through eighth notes; strumming and picking; over 80 great songs, riffs, and examples.