Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over five million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Now included are blues, country, folk, jazz, and rock styles, plus more pop songs! DVDs are available for the visual learner, and correlating theory, chord, and pop books provide everything you need from one complete method. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Guitar Method---the first and best choice for today's beginning guitar students. Book 1 introduces you to the foundations of guitar playing. Learn notes, songs, techniques, and many otherimportant topics for a lifetime of musical enjoyment.For the first time, companion audio tracks that can be downloaded or streamed online are included with the book, so you'll have everything you need in one place.