Detail 01
Complete, all-in-one beginner book
One volume covers the beginner sequence, so you aren't buying a graded series book by book.
Product detailSKU #1273887985841
AlfredThe Complete Beginning Guitar Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alfred's beginner guitar method in one volume. For a new player who wants an ordered course to work through instead of piecing lessons together online.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-time guitarists who want one book instead of scattered video lessons
- Self-teaching adults who need material presented in a fixed order
- Structured at-home practice between weekly lessons with a teacher
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players past the beginner stage — the material starts at zero
- Anyone after a song collection rather than a course
- Learners who won't work from a printed page
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
Method book, not a songbook
Lessons build in order. Skipping around leaves gaps, because each section assumes the one before it.
Detail 03
$25.99
Priced as a full course rather than a single title. You're paying for the sequence, not the song count.
Detail 04
Print format
Sits open on a music stand while both hands stay on the guitar, with no screen to wake up.
Detail 05
Entry-level pacing
Early pages move slowly on purpose. Ten focused minutes a day gets further than one long weekend session.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No guitar, tuner, picks or stand included — this is the book only
- 02Get the guitar in tune before page one; a clip-on tuner is enough
- 03A music stand pays for itself; propping the book on your leg gets old
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this okay for a complete beginner?
Yes. It assumes no playing experience and starts from the beginning. Work through it in order rather than jumping ahead to later pages.
02Does a guitar come with it?
No. It's the book on its own. You'll need your own guitar, and a tuner before the first lesson.
03Do I need a teacher to use this?
No. It's laid out as a course you can follow alone, and it also works alongside lessons as practice material between sessions.
04Will I need the next book in the series?
It's a single complete beginner volume rather than part one of a set. Once you outgrow it, you'd move to style-specific material instead.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
