1st Steps for a Beginning Guitarist is a comprehensive method for guitar students who have no prior musical training. Whether you are playing acoustic, electric or twelve-string guitar, this book will give you the information you need, and troubleshoot the various pitfalls that can hinder the self-taught musician. The author knows, from over 20 years of teaching experience, that it is extremely important to use a method book that clearly and concisely covers the important subjects of proper playing technique, tuning, picking, strumming, music theory and rhythm. Furthermore, the only way a student can remember the information learned is to apply it. [] This unique method book contains chord progressions using both “open” and “barre” chords that gradually take a student from beginning to advanced. The publisher’s website also has mp3 and midi files to be played along with, for developing the strumming, time and feel for each chord progression. The chord progressions presented give the student a solid harmonic foundation in all these styles. We are committed to making your experience with the guitar as positive as possible and hope you will give us a chance to prove it.