Detail 01
Absolute beginner level
Assumes zero prior knowledge. Starts with holding the instrument and naming strings before any playing.
Product detailSKU #1273887984702
AlfredGuitar for the Absolute Beginner, Book 1 Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An entry-level guitar method book, Book 1 of a series. For someone with a guitar and no idea what to do next.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Complete beginners starting on acoustic or electric
- Parents setting up a first-time student at home
- Returning players rebuilding fundamentals from scratch
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already know open chords and basic strumming
- Anyone wanting specific songs rather than exercises
- Classical students needing nylon-string fingerstyle technique
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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Book 1 of a series
Covers early ground only. Continuing past the basics means buying the next book in the sequence.
Detail 03
Method book format
Sequenced exercises building on each other, rather than a collection of songs to pick from.
Detail 04
$18.50
Low enough to try alongside a first guitar without a real commitment if it does not suit you.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No guitar, tuner, picks or stand included
- 02Get the instrument tuned and set up first; high action makes early practice discouraging
- 03Book 1 ends before intermediate material, so budget for follow-up books
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Acoustic or electric, does it matter?
General guitar methods teach fundamentals that transfer to both. Chord shapes, string names and picking are the same on either.
02Do I need to read music?
No, that is what it teaches. Absolute-beginner methods start from nothing and build notation reading gradually.
03Can a kid use this?
It is written for people with no experience. Younger students generally get further with a parent or teacher checking hand position.
04What comes after Book 1?
The later books in the same series continue the sequence. Staying within one method keeps the progression consistent.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
