Detail 01
Book plus DVD plus MP3 recordings
Three formats of the same lessons. The audio tracks let you play along at tempo instead of guessing rhythm.
Product detailSKU #1323966671691
AlfredSound Innovations for Guitar Book, DVD & MP3 Recordings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beginner guitar method book with DVD and MP3 audio tracks. For a self-teaching student or a teacher wanting a structured first-year curriculum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Absolute beginners learning to read notation and play in time
- Self-teachers who want video demonstration alongside the page
- Classroom or group guitar programs needing a shared method
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read music and want repertoire, not fundamentals
- Anyone wanting tab-only shortcuts to songs they already know
- Learners who prefer app or video-course formats over printed books
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
Sound Innovations method series
Sequential curriculum, not a song collection. Each unit builds on the previous one and expects you to work in order.
Detail 03
DVD disc format
Needs a DVD drive or player. Many current laptops do not have one.
Detail 04
MP3 recordings
Audio files you copy to a phone or computer, so practice does not require the disc.
Detail 05
$12.99 price
Cheaper than a single lesson hour. The tradeoff is no feedback on your technique.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No guitar, picks, tuner, or stand included. Book and discs only.
- 02Check you have a DVD drive before relying on the video content.
- 03The series has multiple books and parts. Confirm you are ordering the one you want.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music to use this?
No. It teaches notation from the start, which is the point of the method. If you only want tab, this is not the right book.
02Is this for acoustic or electric?
The material is written for standard six-string guitar and works on either. Nothing in it depends on an amplifier.
03Can I use the MP3s without the DVD?
Yes. The MP3 recordings are separate audio files you can load onto a phone or computer and use for play-along practice.
04How long does a book like this take to get through?
It is structured as a first-year sequence. Working a few times a week, most students spend several months on it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
