Detail 01
Self-teaching method format
Lessons build in sequence. Skipping ahead leaves gaps, since later material assumes the earlier chords and rhythms.
Product detailSKU #1288217329775
AlfredAlfred's Teach Yourself to Play Guitar
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-level guitar method book at a low price. For someone with a guitar in hand who wants a structured starting point instead of scattered videos.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-time guitarists who want lessons in order rather than random tutorials
- Someone who bought a guitar and does not know where to start
- Players who prefer a book on a stand over a phone screen
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who already knows open chords and basic strumming
- Players who learn better by ear or from video
- Guitarists wanting style-specific instruction in one genre
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
Print book, no CD
No reference audio, so you cannot hear how an exercise should sound before playing it.
Detail 03
Under $15
Roughly the cost of a single lesson, which makes it low risk if guitar does not stick.
Detail 04
Alfred method series
Standard notation plus chord diagrams, so you pick up reading alongside playing rather than tab only.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book only. No guitar, no picks, no tuner, no strap.
- 02You need a tuned guitar. Get a clip-on tuner or app first.
- 03Works for acoustic or electric, but exercises assume standard tuning.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music already?
No. It teaches notation from the start alongside chord diagrams, so you learn to read as you learn to play.
02Is a CD or audio included?
No. This is the book on its own. Alfred's No-Brainer Play Guitar includes a CD if you want reference audio.
03Acoustic or electric?
Either. The material is standard tuning and covers chords and notation that apply to both.
04How long does it take to get through?
Depends on practice time. Most self-teachers work through a method book like this over several months at a few sessions a week.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
