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Beyond Basics series
It assumes you can already fret chords and keep time. It does not start from how to hold the guitar.
Product detailSKU #1273887983989
AlfredBeyond Basics: Acoustic Blues Guitar Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An acoustic blues guitar book from Alfred's Beyond Basics line. For a player who already has open chords down and wants blues-specific material.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Self-taught players moving past open-chord strumming
- Acoustic players who want blues vocabulary, not electric leads
- Practice material between lessons
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who cannot change chords yet
- Electric blues players chasing amp and lead tone
- Anyone who learns only by ear or video
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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Acoustic blues focus
The material is built around unamplified playing, so fingerpicking and rhythm work carry more weight than lead phrasing.
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$14.99
Priced as a single-topic book. Cheaper than a lesson, and narrower in scope than a full method course.
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Book format
You work at your own pace and can mark pages, but nothing corrects your hands the way a teacher would.
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Alfred
An established education publisher, so notation and tab conventions follow the standards used across their catalog.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No guitar, picks, or accessories included. Book only.
- 02Some blues material needs alternate tunings. Bring a tuner.
- 03Being able to read tab makes this go much faster.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music?
Guitar books in this category typically use tab alongside standard notation. Basic tab reading is enough to get through most of the material.
02Is this for beginners?
Not for a first-day beginner. Beyond Basics means it picks up after you already have chord shapes and basic timing under your fingers.
03Can I use this on an electric guitar?
Yes. The techniques transfer. The material is written around acoustic blues, so some of it will sound different through an amp.
04Does it come with audio?
Check the specific edition before you order if audio matters to you, since Alfred has published this line in multiple formats.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
