Detail 01
Tab-only method
Numbers on strings instead of notes on a staff. Faster to start, but you learn positions without pitch reading.
Product detailSKU #1327074667035
Hal LeonardGuitar Tab Method Book 1 (Book/Online Audio)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beginner guitar method taught entirely in tablature, with online audio tracks. For new players who want to skip standard notation and start playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adult self-teachers starting from zero on guitar
- Players who read tab but never learned notation
- Students wanting audio demos to check timing against
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need to learn standard notation for school or session work
- Intermediate players past open chords and basic riffs
- Anyone wanting song-by-song repertoire rather than technique building
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
Book 1
First in a graded series. Covers foundations, so expect to buy later books to continue.
Detail 03
Online audio, not a CD
Tracks stream or download via a code in the book. Needs internet access at least once.
Detail 04
12 x 9 in.
Standard folio size. Wide enough to sit open on a music stand without pages flipping shut.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No guitar, tuner, picks or strap included. Book only.
- 02Audio access requires the code inside; used copies may have it redeemed.
- 03Teaches tab reading only. Standard notation is not covered.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work for electric or acoustic?
Both. The method teaches tab reading, chords and technique that apply to either. No amp-specific or acoustic-specific material.
02Is a CD included?
No. Audio is accessed online through a code printed in the book.
03Do I need to read music already?
No. That is the point of this book. It uses tablature, so no prior notation reading is required.
04How old does a student need to be?
It is written for self-teaching, so a reader comfortable following written instructions independently. Younger kids will want a teacher alongside it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 12 in.
- Width
- 9 in.
2 detailsOther
- Isbn
- 9781717742606
- Upc
- 884088544331
