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Volumes 1 and 2 together
Two graded stages in one purchase, so you are not hunting down a second book once the first runs out.
Product detailSKU #1273887983954
AlfredBasic Guitar Theory Volumes 1 and 2 (Book)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two beginner guitar theory volumes in one book at under ten dollars. For players who can already play a little but never learned what they are playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Self-taught players who know songs but not why they work
- Students told by a teacher to work on theory basics
- Cheap first step before committing to lessons or a method series
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read notation and know key signatures
- Anyone wanting songs and riffs rather than fundamentals
- People who need an instructor checking their work
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.
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Basic level
Starts at the ground floor. If you already know intervals and keys, most of this will be revision.
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$9.99
The cheapest way to test whether theory study suits you before spending on a full method course.
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Guitar-specific theory
Concepts are tied to the fretboard rather than the keyboard, which is where most general theory books lose guitarists.
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Print format
Works away from the guitar, on a break or a commute. No screen, no app, no account.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This teaches theory, not playing. It will not get you through your first songs.
- 02Two volumes means a sequence. Working out of order will leave gaps.
- 03A pencil is worth having. Theory books are meant to be written in.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to already play guitar?
Some playing ability helps, since the concepts get anchored to the fretboard. A total non-player would be better served by a method book that covers holding and fretting first.
02Is volume 2 included or sold separately?
Both volumes are in this one book. You are buying the pair together, not volume 1 with volume 2 to chase later.
03How long does it take to work through?
Entirely up to you, since nothing paces it. Treated as a few pages a week, basic theory material like this is typically a season of study, not a weekend.
04Will this help with electric guitar specifically?
Theory does not change between electric and acoustic. Notes, keys and intervals sit in the same places on both, so it applies either way.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
