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Children's Guitar

ALFRED'S KID'S GUITAR COURSE 1 by Ron Manus and L.C. Harnsberger Photo
Book/CD set. Teaches kids to play songs on the guitar right away. Learn from 3 irresistable guitar experts - a clever classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. When the enhanced CD is played on the computer, additional tools are available, including a chord dictionary and a guitar tuner. You can see and hear the music, adjust tempos, and even record yourself! Chord diagrams and notation. With certificate of achievement on last page. Ages 5 to 9. 48 pp.
20-18451 $14.95

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ALFRED'S KID'S GUITAR COURSE 2 by Ron Manus and L.C. Harnsberger Photo
Book/CD set. Teaches kids to play songs on the guitar right away. Learn from 3 irresistable guitar experts - a clever classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. When the enhanced CD is played on the computer, additional tools are available, including a chord dictionary and a guitar tuner. You can see and hear the music, adjust tempos, and even record yourself! Chord diagrams and notation. With certificate of achievement on last page. Ages 5 to 9. 48 pp.
20-18448 $14.95

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ALFRED'S KID'S GUITAR COURSE COMPLETE by Ron Manus & L.C. Harnsberger Photo
Book/2-CD set. This complete edition combines levels one and two with the activity pages of the Notespeller. Each lesson is explained in plain language with the help of a clever classical dog, cool jazz cat and friendly alligator. The CDs are enhanced - they also work as software in your computer. Watch the music on-screen, speed it up, slow it down, much more! 140 pp.
20-25783 $24.95

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ALFRED'S KID'S GUITAR COURSE FLASH CARDS 1 & 2 by Ron Manus & L.C. Harnsberger Photo
These flash cards cover all notes, chords, terms and symbols learned in books 1 & 2 of the popular guitar course. A perfect supplement, the answers are printed clearly on the back of each card so even parents with no musicial training can use them!
20-22904 $14.95

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ALFRED'S KID'S GUITAR COURSE NOTESPELLER 1 & 2 by Ron Manus & L.C. Harnsberger Photo
Music reading activities that make learning even easier! Correlates page by page to "Kid's Guitar Course" and includes activities that get you writing and drawing everything as you learn. Ages 5 and up. 40 pp.
20-19401 .. list $6.95 ours $3.50

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BEGINNING ROCK GUITAR FOR KIDS by Jimmy Brown Photo
Book/CD pack. "A fun, easy approach to playing today's rock guitar styles!" Designed specifically for kids, featuring cool riffs and licks in the style of some of today's hottest rock stars. Covers the fundamentals needed to get started--how to hold the guitar, basic left and right hand technique, tuning the guitar, music notation--and gets you jamming on simple rhythm and lead patterns. Ages 10-14. Note/tab. 37 pp.
49-695933 $14.95

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BEGINNING ROCK GUITAR FOR KIDS by Jimmy Brown Photo
"A Fun, Easy Approach to Playing Today's Rock Guitar Styles!" Ages 10-14. Note/tab, 37 pp.
49-699376 $6.95

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CHILDREN'S GUITAR CHORD BOOK by William Bay Photo
Book/DVD set. Younger students enjoy this creative approach to playing simple guitar chords. Exercises build upon each other and lead to playing logical and common chord progressions. These include I-iii-vi-ii-V-I and twelve bar blues in many different keys. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with detailed illustrations showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Open chords for folk music as well as power chords for rock music are presented. Includes an easy chord chart and capo chart. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation. Beginners. 32 pp.
02-98650DP $14.95

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CHILDREN'S GUITAR STARTER KIT by Bill Bay Photo
Includes "Children's Guitar Method, Vol. 1," book and CD, "Easiest Guitar Song Book," "Guitar Chord Chart," a set of LaBella Criterion Light-Gauge Guitar Strings and 3 Mel Bay Guitar Picks.
02-20322BW $19.95

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CHILDREN'S SONGBOOK FOR GUITAR taught by Roy Clark Photo
120+ favorite songs, including "Shoo Fly," "Jack and Jill," "There Was An Old Woman," "Skip To My Lou," more. Lyrics, melody, tablature and chord diagrams. 40 cute drawings. 180 pp.
444-5 $16.95

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EASIEST COUNTRY GUITAR FOR CHILDREN by Larry McCabe Photo
Book/CD set. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. While writing the arrangements, the author considered the small hands of children. Most of the arrangements are in the first position; most of the notes are on the first three strings and there are no hand stretches that present inordinate technical difficulties. Every song in the book is included on the companion CD, recorded at moderate speed and include count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment. Solos are written in note/tab. Beginning/early intermediate. 32 pp.
02-21252BCD $14.95

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EASIEST FINGERPICKING GUITAR FOR CHILDREN by Larry McCabe Photo
Book/CD set. This book can be used by ambitious beginners and advanced beginners. While writing the arrangements, the author considered the small hands of children. To avoid big stretches, most of the notes are on the first four strings. In addition, no barre chords are required and use of the little finger (fretting hand) is kept to a minimum. The solos are written in note/tab. 32 pp.
02-21249BCD .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

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EASIEST GUITAR TUNES FOR CHILDREN by Larry McCabe Photo
Book/CD set. For beginning and early intermediate guitarists. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. While writing the arrangements, the author considered the small hands of children. Every arrangement is in the first position and there are no hand stretches that present inordinate technical difficulties. An interesting and varied selection of familiar short tunes. Every song in the book is included on the CD, recorded twice in stereo and includes count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-21245BCD $14.95

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EASIEST ROCK GUITAR FOR CHILDREN by Larry McCabe Photo
Book/CD set. For all beginning and early intermediate rock guitarists. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. While writing the arrangements, the author considered the small hands of children. Many of the songs are played in the first position and there are no fingerings that would present inordinate technical difficulties to the average beginner. Only a few simple chords are used in the arrangements, which consist mainly of single-string backup lines, basic riffs and solos. Every song is included on the CD, recorded at a moderate speed and including count-off notes and bass and drum accompaniment. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-21251BCD $14.95

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EASY BLUEGRASS SONGS FOR LITTLE GUITAR PICKERS by Larry McCabe Photo
Book/CD set. 14 traditional tunes, including "Dark Hollow," "Dixie," "Redhaired Boy," "Wildwood Flower," more. Complete lyrics. Note/tab, with instruction on reading tablature. Includes page of basic guitar chords in diagram form. 31 pp.
444-254CD $12.95

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EASY GOSPEL SONGS FOR LITTLE GUITAR PICKERS by Larry McCabe Photo
Book/CD set. Designed to get young players playing. All songs are in note/tab, with tab reading explained. Chord symbols included are for those ready to do some strumming. There is a page of chord diagrams for all the chords used. The songs are in the order of easier to harder. Lyrics are provided for singing and to help the student memorize the melody line. 30 pp.
444-253CD $12.95

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EASY METHOD FOR LITTLE PICKERS by Larry McCabe Photo
Book/CD set. The main focus through page 29 is to teach melodies on the first four strings, which most children can reach if their instrument is sized appropriately. This allows the children to build fretting-hand strength & dexterity, while still challenging the picking hand with a variety of rhythms and picking patterns. McCabe teaches songs that are traditional but are not necessarily children's songs: "Shady Grove," "Down In The Valley," "I Wish I Was Single Again," "Goodbye Old Paint," many more. Starts with basic music theory and holding the guitar. Notation only, although tablature is explained. 48 pp.
444-255CD $14.95

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EASY SONGS FOR LITTLE GUITAR PICKERS by Larry McCabe Photo
Book/CD set. For the young guitarist with little or no playing experience. 17 traditional songs, including "Aunt Rhody," "Handsome Molly," "Aura Lee," "America," more. Note/tab, with complete lyrics. 31 pp.
444-29CD $12.95

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EASY WAY TO GUITAR C by Mel Bay Photo
Book/CD set. A popular, easy to understand children's course designed to give a thorough grounding in note reading and solo performance. Chord playing is introduced gradually, using simplified chords. Creative graphics, color, and short pieces in big-note format make this an appealing series for the young guitar student. A few easy duets are included in each book for performance with a teacher or a friend. Standard notation only. Beginners. 48 pp.
02-93196BCD .. list $10.95 ours $5.50

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FJH YOUNG BEGINNER GUITAR METHOD 1: EXPLORING CHORDS Photo
This is a supplement to the guitar method, allowing an excursion into chords and chordal accompaniment. Chord diagrams are provided. Slash rhythm notation is the only required music reading skill. Only downstrokes are used. The letter name of each note in the chord is identified on the frame below the string. Duet arrangements allow the teacher to play along. 24 pp.
567-4 $4.95

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FJH YOUNG BEGINNER GUITAR METHOD: EXPLORING CHORDS 3 Photo
Supplement to the third volume of the instruction method. Carefully graded course designed to create proficiency in solo playing, chord accompaniment, and chord-melody style. There are 4 books for each level: Lesson, Theory Activity, Performance and Exploring Chords. Adaptable for pick-style or classical. Best if used with a teacher. 40 pp.
567-1037 $5.95

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FJH YOUNG BEGINNER GUITAR METHOD: LESSON BOOK 1 Photo
Carefully graded course designed to create proficiency in solo playing, chord accompaniment, and chord-melody style. There are 4 books for each level: Lesson, Theory Activity, Performance and Exploring Chords. Lesson one includes: learning basic notes and rhythms, a pre-reading section allowing students to play songs in tab only, pieces suitable for public performance with optional teacher duets, dynamics. Adaptable for pick-style or classical. Best if used with a teacher. 48 pp.
567-1 $5.95

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FJH YOUNG BEGINNER GUITAR METHOD: LESSON BOOK 1 Photo
Book/CD set. Carefully graded course designed to create proficiency in solo playing, chord accompaniment, and chord-melody style. There are 4 books for each level: Lesson, Theory Activity, Performance and Exploring Chords. Lesson one includes: learning basic notes and rhythms, a pre-reading section allowing students to play songs in tab only, pieces suitable for public performance with optional teacher duets, dynamics. Adaptable for pick-style or classical. Best if used with a teacher. 48 pp.
567-1016CD $9.95

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FJH YOUNG BEGINNER GUITAR METHOD: LESSON BOOK 3 Photo
Book/CD set. Carefully graded course designed to create proficiency in solo playing, chord accompaniment, and chord-melody style. There are 4 books for each level: Lesson, Theory Activity, Performance and Exploring Chords. Adaptable for pick-style or classical. Best if used with a teacher. 48 pp.
567-1034CD $9.95

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FJH YOUNG BEGINNER GUITAR METHOD: PERFORMANCE BOOK 3 Photo
Carefully graded course designed to create proficiency in solo playing, chord accompaniment, and chord-melody style. There are 4 books for each level: Lesson, Theory Activity, Performance and Exploring Chords. Adaptable for pick-style or classical. Best if used with a teacher. 32 pp.
567-1036 $5.50

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FJH YOUNG BEGINNER GUITAR METHOD: THEORY ACTIVITY BOOK 2 Photo
Correlated to the other books in the series. Includes: writing activities, ear-training exercises, rote-playing challenges, basic music notation rules, a chance to create your own compositions, rhythm exercises, more. Lessons include: 3-string chords, pick-up notes & ties, notes on the 4th, 5th and 6th strings, eighth notes, sharps, naturals, flats and rests. 32 pp.
567-1022 .. list $5.50 ours $1.50

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FJH YOUNG BEGINNER GUITAR METHOD: THEORY ACTIVITY BOOK 3 Photo
Carefully graded course designed to create proficiency in solo playing, chord accompaniment, and chord-melody style. There are 4 books for each level: Lesson, Theory Activity, Performance and Exploring Chords. Adaptable for pick-style or classical. Best if used with a teacher. 32 pp.
567-1035 $5.50

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GIRL'S GUITAR METHOD COMPLETE by Tish Ciravolo Photo
Book/DVD set. Books 1 and 2 combined! A fresh and energetic approach that speaks to girls by teaching from a girl's perspective. All the chords, licks and songs in the book are demonstrated on the DVD. Note/tab. 139 pp.
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20-25780 $24.95

GUITAR FUN FOR KIDS! Photo
Features three easy ways to play: chords, standard notation & tablature. The basics are covered and 20 children's favorites are taught. Includes "Polly Wolly Doodle," "Billy Boy," "Home Sweet Home," more. 47 pp.
444-208 $9.95

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INTRODUCING GUITAR FOR THE YOUNG BEGINNER by Gary Turner Photo
Book/CD set. A fun, easy to follow introduction to guitar. Covers the basics of both melody and chord playing using simple arrangements of favorite children's songs. Entertaining illustrations throughout. Beginners. 48 pp.
571-69241 $9.95

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KID'S GUITAR SONGBOOK Photo
A big collection of 38 favorites!! Learn the "Alphabet Song," "A Bicycle Built for Two," "Eensy Weensy Spider," "The Farmer in the Dell," "Home on the Range," "Old McDonald," and "Yankee Doodle." Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-702102 $8.95

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MB CHILDREN'S GUITAR METHOD, VOL. 1 by Bill Bay Photo
A very basic approach to learning the guitar using favorite children's songs as lesson material. Designed for young kids, it's easy to read with big letters and notes! Teaches how to read standard notation. 48 pp.
02-93833 $6.95

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MB CHILDREN'S GUITAR METHOD, VOL. 1 by Bill Bay Photo
Book/CD/DVD set. A very basic approach to learning the guitar using favorite children's songs as lesson material. Designed for young kids, it's easy to read with big letters and notes! Teaches how to read standard notation. 48 pp.
02-93833SET $19.95

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PROGRESSIVE THEORY METHOD FOR YOUNG BEGINNERS, BOOK 1 by Peter Gelling Photo
Book/CD set. Designed for kids, this is a very interactive introduction to music theory that features quizzes and lots of writing of names of notes, musical terms, etc. Notes and terms are demonstrated in melodies that can be played or sung. The CD contains all the examples and songs. Each song is played twice - the second time with just the accompaniment so the student can practice their part. 32 pp.
287-69143 $14.95

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ROCK GUITAR FOR KIDS SONGBOOK - A FUN, EASY APPROACH TO LEARNING 8 GREAT SONGS Photo
A fun, easy guitar songbook/CD pack designed especially for today's kids, featuring cool songs from great rock bands. This book is a companion to the instructional book "Beginning Rock Guitar for Kids," but also works as a stand-alone songbook. Ages 10-14. 44 pp.
49-695345 $9.95

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SMARTSTART - GUITAR SONGBOOK: 43 SPECIAL SONGS FOR HOME AND SCHOOL by Jessica Baron Turner Photo
Based on the SmartStart guitar method for children. Each song includes what type of strum to use, chords, first singing note, capo position. A very thorough, encouraging book. Songs include "Yankee Doodle," "Simple Gifts," "I Ride an Old Paint," many more; meant to tell the story of America. Includes CD, 63 pp.
49-695254 $12.95

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SMARTSTART GUITAR by Jessica Baron Turner Photo
Book/CD pack. A fun, easy approach to beginning guitar for kids. It's developmentally structured to get all beginning guitar students playing and singing from the very first lesson. Students start in a tuning the author calls "SmartStart G" (DGDGBD). Standard tuning is introduced later. Encouraging and postive, it teaches one skill at a time so children can learn at their own pace. Parents and teachers: this book will help you provide a quality musical experience, even if you are a beginner yourself. By the end students will be able to strum & sing 19 favorites: "Are You Sleeping," "This Old Man," "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," more. For ages 5-10. 32 pp.
49-695142 $12.95

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SO EASY: CHILDREN'S GUITAR METHOD by John McCarthy & Steve Gorenberg Photo
Book/DVD pack. Aimed at ages 6 to pre-teen, this method uses basic songs (When the Saints Go Marching In, Happy Birthday) but a cool rock-and-roll format to teach acoustic or electric guitar. All the basics are covered: holding the guitar, tuning, chords, picking, strumming, more, plus quizzes, crossword puzzles, word searches, and plenty of photos. DVD illustrates playing examples through close-up views of each hand, player's perspective views, video chord chart, more. Includes free membership to the RockHouse website. Tablature only. 48 pp.
01-900957 .. list $17.99 ours $17.95

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SO EASY: CLAP, TAP, SING & SWING by John McCarthy Photo
Book/CD/DVD pack. Designed for ages 3 and up this package uses activities, songs and rhymes to help your child gain a sense of rhythm, timing and melody. They'll have fun using clapping and tapping tehcniques to build hand and feet coordination. Moving with songs teaches them to use their bodies as a rhythm keeper, and singing with popular rhymes introduces pitch and melody. No special instruments needed - you and your child will make instruments like shakers, wood blocks and drums right in your home. The singalong CD and follow-along DVD make learning fun and provide hours of fun for kids at home or in a classroom! 47 pp.
01-900956 .. list $17.99 ours $17.95

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iPLAY: PLAY MUSIC TOGETHER Photo
Book/DVD pack. Learn guitar and sing with your kids! Combines the latest DVD and software technologies with tried-and-true techniques for learning guitar. The book features "Capo," the hand puppet (in full-color), taking your kids through the lyrics of each song, a section of lyrics with chords for each song on the DVD, and a section illustrating the basics of guitar, including tuning and basic chords. The DVD includes over 35 lesson videos (with looping options) and six full song lessons with split screen, scrolling chords and lyrics. Songs include "The Alphabet Song,," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "The Wheels on the Bus," more. All videos on the DVD are fully exportable to your video iPod. 64 pp.
01-910024 $14.95

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