Detail 01
Four-chord format
Everything is built from a small chord set, so you play complete songs before touching barre chords.
Product detailSKU #1288217329743
Alfred4-Chord Guitar Songs for the Absolute Beginner Book & CD
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beginner guitar songbook built on four chords, with a CD. For someone who wants to play recognizable songs in their first weeks rather than drill exercises.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-time guitarists who want songs, not scales
- Someone testing whether guitar will stick before spending more
- Players who know a few chords and want switching practice
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone past basic open chords — this will be review
- Players wanting lead, fingerstyle, or theory instruction
- Computers without a CD drive, unless you rip it elsewhere
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Book and CD
Audio shows tempo and strum feel that print can't. You need a CD player or drive to use it.
Detail 03
Absolute beginner level
Assumes zero playing experience. If you already change chords cleanly, you'll move through it fast.
Detail 04
Song-based, not drill-based
Progress is measured in tunes you can play start to finish, which keeps early practice from feeling like homework.
Detail 05
$19.99
About the cost of two sets of strings — low stakes for finding out whether you'll practice.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No guitar included. Acoustic or electric both work; the chords are identical
- 02Many laptops have no CD drive — plan how you'll play the disc
- 03Get a tuner or tuning app first; chords sound wrong on an out-of-tune guitar
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work for electric guitar?
Yes. Chord shapes are the same on electric and acoustic. An unamplified electric is quiet but fine for practice.
02Do I need to know music theory?
No. It's aimed at absolute beginners and built around chords rather than notation reading.
03What if my computer has no CD drive?
Use an external USB drive or any standard CD player. The printed book still works on its own without the audio.
04Is this suitable for a child?
It's written for beginners of any age. A child needs a guitar sized to them and an adult to help early on.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
