There are countless Guitar Method courses, tutorials, articles available online, but for some, having a book is still a necessity to learn. This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
- Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition (1994)
- A Modern Method for Guitar – Volumes 1, 2, 3 Complete (1999)
- Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1: Book/CD Pack (1995)
- Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1: Book Only (1970)
- Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 (2015)
- Everybody’s Guitar Method Book 1 (2003)
- The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method – Volume 1: Guitar Technique (1997)
- A Modern Method for Guitar – Volume 1 (1986)
- Jerry Snyder’s Guitar School, Method Book 1: A Comprehensive Method for Class and Individual Instruction (1998)
- Guitar for Kids: Hal Leonard Guitar Method (Hal Leonard Guitar Method (Songbooks)) (2009)
- Belwin’s 21st Century Guitar Method, Bk 1: The Most Complete Guitar Course Available, Book & Online Audio (Belwin’s 21st Century Guitar Course) (2016)
Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition (1994)
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and reflects some of the best teaching ideas from around the world. This super-convenient Complete Edition features the new and improved method books 1, 2 and 3 spiral-bound together, available as a book with three CDs (00697342)!
A Modern Method for Guitar – Volumes 1, 2, 3 Complete (1999)
(Berklee Methods). Now guitarists can have all three volumes of this classic guitar method in one convenient book! Created by popular demand, this new edition of the method used as the basic text for the renowned Berklee College of Music guitar program is a complete compilation of the original Volumes 1, 2, and 3. Innovative solos, duets and exercises progressively teach melody, harmony and rhythm. Perfect for the serious guitar student and instructor alike.
Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1: Book/CD Pack (1995)
(Guitar Method). The second edition of this world-famous method by Will Schmid and Greg Koch is preferred by teachers because it makes them more effective while making their job easier. Students enjoy its easy-to-follow format that gives them a solid music education while letting them play songs right away.
Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1: Book Only (1970)
(Guitar Method). The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best guitar teaching ideas from around the world.
Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 (2015)
The world’s premier method for learning modern plectrum/flatpick style guitar, time-tested and proven successful in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style. All seven grades of this method are written in standard notation to encourage better sight reading. In Grade 1, the student guitarist will learn to play solos, duets, scales, and chords in the keys of C, A minor, G and E minor.
Everybody’s Guitar Method Book 1 (2003)
Everybody’s Guitar Method, Book 1 is a step-by-step approach for contemporary guitar students of all ages. Single-note playing is well-paced and provides students with an enjoyable excursion to solo playing. Basic notation is reinforced throughout the book, furnishing students with solid building blocks for retention. Chords are introduced with examples that are easy-to-play. This pedagogically sound method includes new music and arrangements that are fun for both students and teachers.
The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method – Volume 1: Guitar Technique (1997)
(Guitar Method). This premier method for the beginning classical guitarist, by one of the world’s pre-eminent virtuosos and the recognized heir to the legacy of Andres Segovia, is now completely revised and updated! Guitarists will learn basic classical technique by playing over 50 beautiful classical pieces, 26 exercises and 14 duets, and through numerous photos and illustrations.
A Modern Method for Guitar – Volume 1 (1986)
(Berklee Methods). The beginning-level book of this comprehensive method teaches a wide range of guitar and music fundamentals, including: scales, melodic studies, chord and arpeggio studies, how to read music, accompaniment techniques, special exercises for developing technique in both hands, a unique approach to voice leading using moveable chord forms, and more.
Jerry Snyder’s Guitar School, Method Book 1: A Comprehensive Method for Class and Individual Instruction (1998)
Well-respected educator and best-selling author Jerry Snyder has put together the most versatile guitar method available. This comprehensive method for classroom or individual study comes in two sections: the first section teaches chords and accompaniment, while the second teaches note reading. This flexible method allows you to start with either section or use both sections simultaneously.
Guitar for Kids: Hal Leonard Guitar Method (Hal Leonard Guitar Method (Songbooks)) (2009)
(Guitar Method). Guitar for Kids is a fun, easy course that teaches children to play guitar faster than ever before. Popular songs such as “Yellow Submarine,” “Hokey Pokey,” “I’m a Believer,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “This Land Is Your Land” and “Hound Dog” keep students motivated, and the clean, simple page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time.
Belwin’s 21st Century Guitar Method, Bk 1: The Most Complete Guitar Course Available, Book & Online Audio (Belwin’s 21st Century Guitar Course) (2016)
Belwin’s 21st Century Guitar Method is a complete course that puts lessons in the context of popular styles and classic tunes. It introduces new topics at a progressive speed and uses both music notation and tablature (TAB).
Best Guitar Method Books You Must Read
We highly recommend you to buy all paper or e-books in a legal way, for example, on Amazon. But sometimes it might be a need to dig deeper beyond the shiny book cover. Before making a purchase, you can visit resources like Library Genesis and download some guitar method books mentioned below at your own risk. Once again, we do not host any illegal or copyrighted files, but simply give our visitors a choice and hope they will make a wise decision.
Classical guitar method
Author(s): Bradford Warner
ID: 2523199, Publisher: , Year: 2019, Size: 1 Mb, Format: pdf
Country Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Country Guitar Method to Learn Traditional and Modern Country Guitar Playing
Author(s): Levi Clay
ID: 2518491, Publisher: www.Fundamental-Changes.com, Year: 2016, Size: 4 Mb, Format: epub
The First 100 Chords for Guitar: How to Learn and Play Guitar Chords: The Complete Beginner Guitar Method
Author(s): Alexander, Joseph
ID: 2583776, Publisher: www.Fundamental-Changes.com, Year: 2016, Size: 3 Mb, Format: azw3
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are really chart-busters according to USA Today, others are written by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant books you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.