Detail 01
Songbook, not a method book
Arrangements of finished songs. It assumes you can already fret chords and change between them in time.
Product detailSKU #1273887984752
AlfredThe Van Morrison Guitar Songbook
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A collection of Van Morrison songs arranged for guitar. For players who already handle chords and changes and want his catalog rather than lessons.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists who already play and want Van Morrison material to work through
- Cover and pub-gig players building a singer-songwriter set
- Learning songs by reading instead of pulling them off recordings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners — it presents songs, not technique or reading
- Players who want graded steps; there's no skill progression
- Anyone after a broad multi-artist collection; this is one catalog
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
Single-artist folio
Everything inside comes from one catalog, so the styles stay close together instead of jumping across genres.
Detail 03
$24.99
Priced as a full artist folio rather than a single sheet, so the cost per song stays low.
Detail 04
Alfred imprint
Alfred publishes licensed song folios and graded method books; expect a standard paperback music book format.
Detail 05
Print, not an app
Nothing to charge or update. You can mark it up in pencil, but pages won't scroll hands-free on a gig.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pages don't stay flat on their own; a music stand and clip help
- 02You supply the guitar, tuner and picks — a book is just the book
- 03If you read tab only, check the notation style before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for a total beginner?
Not really. It's a song collection, so you need working chord shapes and clean changes first. A graded method book is the better starting point.
02Can I use it with an acoustic or an electric?
Either. Guitar folios are written around chords and melody, so the material transfers to whatever guitar you already own.
03Is it tab or standard notation?
Confirm the notation style before ordering — guitar folios vary. If you only read tab, make sure the arrangement format suits how you learn.
04Will it make me sound like the records?
It gives you the songs to play. Tone still comes from your guitar, strings and right hand, not from the page.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
