Detail 01
Book plus DVD
The disc shows technique the page can only describe, which matters most for fretting and picking hands.
Product detailSKU #1273887984617
AlfredGuitar for the Absolute Beginner Book 1 with DVD
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alfred's first-volume guitar method with a DVD, $24.99, for someone starting from zero who wants both a page and a demonstration.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A first guitar book for someone with no playing experience
- Learners who need to see a hand position, not just read about it
- Pairing with a starter acoustic or electric as a gift
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already know open chords and basic rhythm
- Anyone without a DVD player or disc drive
- Someone wanting a full method — this is Book 1 only
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
Absolute Beginner level
Assumes no prior playing and no reading ability, so it starts below most general method books.
Detail 03
Book 1
First volume of a series. You finish it and continue with later books, not with everything in one purchase.
Detail 04
DVD, not a download
Needs a player or optical drive. No streaming link or app is part of the package.
Detail 05
$24.99
Book and video together for less than a single lesson, though it gives no feedback on your playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No guitar, picks, tuner, or strap included
- 02Most current laptops have no disc drive — check before ordering
- 03Guitar needs to be in tune and playable first, or nothing sounds right
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the DVD included or sold separately?
Included. The DVD ships with the book at the $24.99 price.
02Acoustic or electric?
It is a general beginner guitar method rather than a style-specific one, so it works with whichever guitar you own.
03What do I need besides the book?
A guitar, a tuner, and a way to play the DVD. Picks help. None of that is in the box.
04Is one book enough to learn guitar?
This is Book 1 of a series and covers the starting material. Continuing means moving on to the later volumes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
