From Scott Tennantthe best-selling author of Pumping Nylonthis fun and friendly method starts at the very beginning, teaching the anatomy of a guitar, how to choose and maintain your instrument, proper seating position, how to hold the guitar, and efficient hand positions and techniques. The step-by-step approach continues with lessons on how to read music, right- and left-hand basics, notes on the fretboard, accidentals and the chromatic scale. Photographs, drawings and personal tips from this world-renowned performer make learning easy!
Alfred Music is an American music publishing company.
The company was founded in New York in 1922 by Sam Manus, and is currently headquartered in Van Nuys, California. In 2005, Alfred Music acquired Warner Bros. Publications printed music library. Alfred Music Publishing is not associated with Alfred A. Knopf Publishing.