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Book 2 of a graded series
Picks up where Book 1 ends. Starting here means skipping the foundation it assumes you have.
Product detailSKU #1274034475414
Hal LeonardGuitar Method Book 2, Second Edition (Book/Online Audio)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Second book in the Hal Leonard guitar method, with online audio. For students who finished Book 1 and are ready for more keys and positions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Continuing after Book 1 without changing method series
- Students working with a teacher who uses this method
- Building note reading past first-position open chords
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners — start with Book 1 instead
- Players who want tab-only material with no reading
- Anyone looking for genre-specific rock, blues or jazz study
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.
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Book plus online audio
Recorded examples and play-alongs accessed by code, so you hear the timing rather than guess it.
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Second Edition
Revised content and updated audio delivery compared with earlier printings of the same book.
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Method format
Sequential lessons meant to be worked in order, not a reference to jump around in.
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$15 price point
One book in a multi-book path. Book 3 and supplements are separate purchases.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Complete Book 1 first — this assumes that material
- 02Audio code is single-use, so used copies may be redeemed
- 03No guitar, picks or tuner included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I start with Book 2?
Only if you already read music in first position and know basic open chords. Otherwise Book 1 covers what this one builds on.
02Is the audio a CD or online?
Online. A code in the book unlocks streaming and download access.
03Does it use tab or standard notation?
The Hal Leonard method is built on standard notation reading, which is much of the point of working through it.
04Is this for electric or acoustic guitar?
Either. The method covers general playing and reading rather than electric- or acoustic-specific technique.
