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Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1
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SKU: HL.699010
Book Only. Hal Leonard Guitar Method. Instructional and Method. Instructional book. 48 pages. Hal Leonard #699010. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.699010).ISBN 9780793512454. UPC: 073999990102. 9x12 inches. Will Schmid and Greg Koch.
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. Book 1 includes tuning; playing position; musical symbols; notes in first position; C, G, G7, D, D7, A7, and Em chords; rhythms through eighth notes; strumming and picking; over 80 great songs, riffs, and examples.
- Amazing Grace
- Au Clair de la Lune
- Aura Lee
- Bass Rock
- Blues Bass
- Boogie Bass
- Down in the Valley
- For He's a Jolly Good Fellow
- Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)
- Greensleeves
- Hey, Ho! Nobody Home
- Londonderry Air
- Minuet In G
- Ode to Joy
- Rock 'n' Rest
- Shalom Chaveyrim (Shalom Friends)
- Simple Gifts
- 12-Bar Blues Rock
- When The Saints Go Marching In
- Will The Circle Be Unbroken
- Worried Man Blues
- Yankee Doodle
- Give My Regards to Broadway
- Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)
- Pay Me My Money Down
- The Red River Valley
- This Train
- Time is on My Side
- Blues
- Doo-Wop
- Tom Dooley
- Rockin' Robin
- Snake Charmer
- Shenandoah
- The Star-Spangled Banner
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 12 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Practical Basics for Guitarists
While primarily a method book, this is excellent for reinforcing fundamentals or starting new students. It covers essential chords like C, G7, and Em, along with strumming and picking techniques. The book's clear approach to notes and rhythms provides a solid base. It's not a gig book, but the skills learned here are crucial for any future professional setting and are well-presented.
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Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Excellent Foundation for New Guitarists
This Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 is a superb resource for teaching beginners. It clearly introduces musical symbols, notes in first position, and crucial rhythms through eighth notes. The progression with essential chords like C, G, and Em is well-structured. Its straightforward layout makes it ideal for guiding students, ensuring they build a solid foundation in both rhythm and note reading.
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Marcus J.
December 14, 2025
Making Guitar Learning Enjoyable!
As an adult learner, I found this Hal Leonard method incredibly accessible and fun. It introduces chords like C, G, and A7, along with strumming, quickly getting you to play recognizable songs like 'Amazing Grace' and 'Ode to Joy.' The step-by-step approach makes it totally achievable for weekend practice, leading to great satisfaction. Highly recommend for hobbyists!
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Emily S.
December 14, 2025
Strong Chord Base for Group Playing
For guitarists looking to play in a group or accompany singers, this method book provides an excellent foundation. It thoroughly covers essential chords (C, G, D7, Em) and rhythmic techniques. Learning strumming and picking within the context of basic songs prepares you well for collaborative settings. While it doesn't delve into complex voicings, it establishes crucial accompaniment skills for supporting others.
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Calvin M.
December 03, 2024
delivery was too expensive but
delivery was too expensive but the book cost was okay
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Thomas H.
October 28, 2024
Guitar Method 1
Great book
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Tom N.
January 25, 2024
Hal Leonard Guitar Method 1
Just perfect for our granddaughter. It was shipped in good time.
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Thomas H.
October 13, 2023
Guitar Method 1
Great beginner book
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hi
March 25, 2023
Excellent book
Helped me kick my journey a lot
it was also what I was looking for for a long time I did buy it just on amazon |
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Rosa G.
March 09, 2023
Excellent book
Exactly what I was looking for.
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Emjayee
August 06, 2012
A sound start.
This is a good all round guitar method for beginners who want to start on a solid foundation. I've used this method with students as young as 9 years with great success. It's equally useful for much older beginners (my son used it at university, training as a primary school teacher!). Students can then follow on to book 2 or move on to styles of playing they have developed an interest in, with a sound basic understanding of the instrument.
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Ilan F.
June 04, 2011
Guitar Lessons
This book teaches students about the guitar. It shows them what string and what fret to use to play a certain note. It also has simple chords to play, such as C major, G seventh, etc., and it also shows simple strumming techniques.
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