Detail 01
Tab notation
Numbers on string lines tell you where to put your fingers, so you can start without reading pitch on a staff.
Product detailSKU #1273887984227
AlfredThe Big Easy Book of Acoustic Guitar Tab
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A large single-volume acoustic songbook written in tab. Suits players who already hold basic chords and want songs to work through instead of exercises.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Self-taught players who read tab but not standard notation
- Learners who stay motivated by songs rather than drills
- Keeping a lot of material in one book
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want note-for-note transcriptions of original recordings
- Students whose teacher or school requires standard notation
- Complete first-week beginners with no chord shapes yet
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
Easy arrangements
Parts are simplified for playability rather than reproducing every detail of the recordings.
Detail 03
Written for acoustic guitar
Standard six-string tuning, so the same pages play fine on an electric or a classical with steel-string feel.
Detail 04
Print book
Stays on a stand without dimming, reloading, or ads, and does not need a charged device.
Detail 05
Big single volume
Thick spine, so it may need a clip or heavier stand to hold a page open while you play.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book only — no guitar, picks, capo, or tuner included
- 02Budget for a music stand; a thick book slides off a knee
- 03Tab tells you where, not always how long — listen along
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music for this?
No. Tab shows string and fret directly, so you can play from the page without learning notation first.
02Can I use this on an electric guitar?
Yes. The tuning and fingerings are the same; only the tone differs. Nothing in the tab is acoustic-only.
03Is this good for an absolute beginner?
It works once you can fret basic chords and change between them. Someone starting from zero should pair it with a method book.
04Why buy this instead of free tab online?
The arrangements are edited and consistent instead of user-submitted, and printed pages do not scroll, time out, or lose your place.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
