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Beginner Guitar Lessons Dvds

Apr 26, 2009 Guitars
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I want to learn to play blues guitar. What is the best guitar and lesson books/DVDs for a beginner?

I know a lot about blues music but I am not a musician. This is for personal enjoyment. I am not looking to be onstage someday.

Check on Musician’s Friend for what you need.
The following link should help: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bv/navigation/dvd-vhs-instructional-books-video?N=100001+305037
This is where they ahve all of their instructional DVD’s. Look through what they ahve, and hopefully you can get the one that’s right for you.

Blues Guitar Lessons: Beginning Blues essentials learn to play blues lead and rhythm instructional video dvd $12.76 Charles Sedlak is an international recording artist and a recipient of a PhD in Music Education. Charles will guide you through a comprehensive step-by-step introduction to playing Blues Guitar. Learn the techniques made famous by blues greats such as: B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy and many others!…

EASY METAL GUITAR DVD – Heavy Metal Guitar Lessons For Beginner through Intermediate $6.86 LEVELS: Easy – 1 Finger Metal – –2 Finger Metal – –3 Finger Metal… You’ll be using all 4 fingers in record time – playing at blistering fast tempos! If you want to learn to play Heavy Metal Guitar – look no further –You have found the ultimate course with EASY METAL GUITAR DVD! Expert guitar instructor Mark John Sternal starts you out with simple power chords – riffs – tricks and tech…

Ultimate Beginner Bluegrass Guitar Basics & Beyond (DVD) $11.47 Virtuoso bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Dennis Caplinger, with the able assistance of John Moore, Kenny Blackwell, and Bill Bryson, guides you through all the bluegrass basics and beyond. You’ll learn classic bluegrass guitar techniques, all in the context of classic bluegrass standards. Beginning with basic left- and right-hand techniques, Dennis guides you through developing great backup parts,…

Fender Presents: Getting Started on Acoustic Guitar — A Guide for Beginners $9.69 By far the most comprehensive DVD ever offered for the beginner guitarist – well over 3 hours long! Over 50 Interactive Lessons! Step-by-step lessons incorporating clear, easy-to-follow 3-D graphics and unique play-along tracks teach the viewer the essent…

Takamine G124 Classical Guitar $179 The Takamine G124 Classical Guitar is an excellent value with quality features like a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The gloss natural finish, rosewood fingerboard, classical style soundboard rosette, and gold and pearl tuners add a nice touch to this very affordable 6-string classical guitar. The G124, from the acclaimed Takamine G-Series, offers impressive performance at a very affordable price. Perfect for the beginner or student guitar player. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

Takamine G128S Classical Guitar $299 The Takamine G128S Classical Guitar is an excellent value with traditional styling and materials and quality features like a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Other features include a classical style soundboard rosette, gold and pearl tuners, and a rosewood fingerboard.The G128S from the acclaimed Takamine G-Series – traditional Spanish design, impressive performance, and a very affordable price. Perfect for the beginner or student guitar player. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

Takamine G340SC Acoustic Guitar $299 The Takamine G340SC is a 6-string acoustic from the acclaimed Takamine G-Series with the traditional look and big sound of a dreadnought guitar and terrific tone and projection from a solid Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides.Excellent playability from its Rosewood fingerboard and cutaway body style for greater access to the higher registers of the fretboard. Added aesthetic touches include gold tuners, abalone fingerboard inlays, and a beautiful gloss natural finish.The Takamine G340SC provides beauty, quality, and value in an acoustic guitar. This is an excellent acoustic guitar for beginner or student players.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Dean Playmate JT 3/4 Size Student Acoustic Guitar $69.95 The Dean Playmate JT 3/4 Size Student Acoustic Guitar is an ideal acoustic guitar for a beginner, child, or traveler. This 3/4 size kids guitar features traditional construction with a set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, chrome hardware, and 18 frets. It even includes a gig bag.

Ovation iDea Acoustic-Electric Guitar $579 Inspiration can come at any time. Capture it every time with the Ovation iDea Acoustic-Electric Guitar, the world’s first acoustic-electric guitar with a built-in MP3 recorder.Record.Playback.Create.Learn.With a digital recorder built right into the unique Ovation iDea OPi-1 preamp, it doesn’t get any easier to record entire songs or fragments, licks, ideas, even vocals and spoken comments.The Ovation iDea model CC54i-PL in Satin Platinum finish is also a great learning tool with audio lessons on chords, arpeggios, harmonics, and more pre-installed in its onboard memory. Several jam tracks are also pre-installed and additional tracks are available online at ovationidea.com.The iDea can store over 100 minutes of MP3 sound and you can download and manage your iDea music files on your computer. Playback through the built-in headphone jack or plug-in to your favorite amp. The possibilities are as endless as your creativity with the Ovation iDea Guitar.If you already have an Ovation Celebrity guitar you can add these features by purchasing the Ovation Celebrity OPi-1 iDea Retrofit Package Preamp with MP3 Recorder – sold separately.SpecificationsBODY: Mid-Depth Cutaway  TOP: Spruce TOP FINISH: Satin Platinum BRACING: Modified X SOUND HOLES: iDea Elliptical NECK: Eastern Mahogany NECK FINISH: Satin Platinum PEGHEAD FINISH: Gloss Black FINGERBOARD: Dark Rosewood WIDTH AT NUT: 1-11/16″ (17.5mm) STRING PITCH AT NUT: 1-3/8″ (9.5mm) PITCH AT BRIDGE: 2-1/8″ (54mm) F/B INLAYS: 12th fret ‘i’ F/B BINDING:  Black SCALE LENGTH: 25″ (635mm) BRIDGE: Dark Rosewood  TUNERS: Black Ovation  PREAMP: Ovation iDea OPi-1 PICKUP: Ovation Original; Black Saddles MODEL #:  CC54i-PLOn-board controlsUSB connectionHeadphone jackMic input jackRecord buttonRepeat buttonPlay/stop buttonBacklit menu screen with jog controlVolume, bass, mid, and treble slider controls

Squier by Fender Bullet Strat HSS Electric Guitar with Tremolo $119.99 The Bullet Strat with tremolo is a simple, affordable and practical electric guitar designed especially for beginner and student guitarists. Classic styling includes the added benefit of a single humbucking pickup / two single-coil pickup configuration. Other features included with this affordable guitar include: five-way switching, synchronous tremolo and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 21 frets.Model Name Bullet® Strat® HSS with TremoloModel Number 031-0005-(Color #)Series Bullet SeriesColors (506) Black,(532) Brown Sunburst,(580) Arctic White,(Finish: Polyurethane)Body Basswood (42 mm)Neck MapleFingerboard Rosewood 9.5″ Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets 21 Medium JumboPickups 1 Humbucking Pickup (Bridge), 2 Single-Coil Strat® Pickups (Neck/Mid)Controls Master Volume, Tone, TonePickup Switching 5-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Middle PickupPosition 3. Middle PickupPosition 4. Middle and Neck PickupPosition 5. Neck PickupBridge Synchronous Tremolo with Cast SaddlesMachine Heads Covered TunersHardware ChromePickguard 1-Ply WhiteScale Length 25.5″ (648 mm)Width at Nut 1.650″ (42 mm)Unique Features Slim (42 mm) Body Profile,Traditional Strat® Headstock Shape,White Dot Position InlaysStrings Fender Super 250L, (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel p/n 073-0250-003Accessories NoneIntroduced 1/2010

Fender® Monogrammed Guitar Strap $12.95 These Fender Monogrammed Guitar Straps are a favorite of true Fender aficionados. These guitar straps are 2 inches wide and have been updated with extra padding for added comfort. Buy a few and strap a different one on for each gig!

Fender® Starcaster® Guitar Pack $199 This Fender Starcaster Pack deliver a great-sounding, sleek-looking black Starcaster electric guitar paired with a compact but still-mighty guitar amplifier and a host of essential accessories.This Pack includes a Starcaster guitar, strings, picks, a strap, 10-watt amp with distortion, a cable, a tuner, a gig bag, guitar stand, and an instructional DVD. The highly versatile Starcaster guitar offers legendary Fender tone combined with classic styling, and it’s suited for all styles of music. It features a 22-fret maple fingerboard with dot position inlays, three single-coil pickups with 5-way switching for Fender’s trademark tonal variety, sealed die-cast tuners for consistent tuning stability, chrome hardware and a three-ply white pickguard. The synchronous tremolo bridge can be used for subtle shimmery manipulation of chords or hard-core whammy-bar excursions.You’ll also get a wide range of tones from the single volume and dual tone controls. No need to shop for the accessories as they’re all included. The package includes an extra set of strings, some guitar picks, a strap, and an instrument cable. And of course you’ll need a stand for setting down your instrument securely, and a gig bag for hauling it around.

Dean Playmate Avalanche Electric Guitar $129.99 The Dean Playmate Avalanche Electric Guitar is the perfect guitar starter for the beginning guitar player. Bolt-on Construction, Chrome Hardware, Die Cast Tuners, Single Coil Pickup, Vintage Tremolo, Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dot Inlays, 22 Frets.

Takamine G501S Acoustic Guitar $399 The Takamine G501S Acoustic Guitar features an OM body which produces strong lower mid-ranges and versatile dynamics. The OM (Orchestra Model) body has a smaller length, depth and waist as compared to a dreadnought, making it popular for acoustic and finger-style players.The G501S 6-string acoustic guitar from Takamine includes impressive features such as a solid Spruce top and Bolivian Rosewood back and sides for excellent projection and tone, Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and Abalone rosette. This beautiful guitar comes with a Gloss Natural finish. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1120G).

Takamine G260C Acoustic Guitar $249 The Takamine G260C Acoustic Guitar features a unique FXC/Artist body style – a smaller body offering great playing comfort for smaller performers – plus a high-fret cutaway for easy access to those hard to reach notes. Other features of this unique 6-string guitar include a Spruce top and Nato sides and back. Available in 4 finishes – Gloss Black G260C-BL, Brown Sunburst G260C-BSB, Wine Red G260C-WR, and Natural G260C.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

Dean MLX Electric Guitar $229.99 The Dean MLX Electric Guitar features a Basswood Body, 24-3/4″ Scale & 1-11/16″ Nut, Grover Tuners, Chrome Hardware, Zebra Pickups, Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Bolt-on Construction, Maple Neck, Dot Inlays, 22 Frets.The ML was designed by Dean Zelinsky in 1977 to be the guitar with the ultimate sustain and tone. The ML was created with the Dean concept of spreading the mass of the body over a large area, but the ML has something more. Radical string angles is a concept we believe adds to resonance that help a guitar become more alive. The distinctive headstock creates extra long string length, giving the ML a sound like no other! Played by many of rock’s elite over the past two decades, the ML has appeared in award winning videos, on stage and album covers and more importantly on some of rocks finest recordings. Dean has made the ML available to other manufacturers with exclusive licensing arrangements.

Dean Playmate EVO Electric Guitar $129.99 The Dean Playmate is the perfect guitar starter for the beginning guitar player.Bolt-on Construction, Chrome Hardware, Die Cast Tuners, 2 Humbucker Pickups, Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dot Inlays, 22 Frets.

Fender® Patchworks Cotton Guitar Strap $12.95 Express yourself with these creative, tough and comfortable Fender guitar straps. These cotton webbing straps are 2 inches wide and feature strong suede leather ends. Choose one of these simple, customizable straps to fit your style. Fender cotton guitar strap.

Fender® Vintage Tweed Guitar Strap $12.95 This Fender Vintage Tweed Guitar Strap is 2 inches wide and 60 inches long. It employs material like that on the Fender Tweed amps and guitar cases, softened for comfort. Features stylish, brown leather ends for that old-school, authentic Fender look and feel.

Fender® Running Logo Guitar Strap $12.95 The Fender Running Logo Guitar Strap is 2 inches wide, black with a white logo and trim. It features leather ends and the trademark “Running” Fender logo.

Dean EVO Dragster Electric Guitar $349 The EVO Dragster Electric Guitar from Dean provides incredible sustain and astonishing tones from a design that blends vintage, old-world craftsmanship with modern guitar making technology. The Dean EVO represents the evolution of guitar design, with a deep dished, carved, ultra thick flame maple top on a body made of select Honduras mahogany. The Dean EVO Dragster features a neck joined at the body with Dean’s exclusive angular neck joint, specially designed for optimum playability and resonance.

Takamine GS330S Acoustic Guitar $299 The Takamine GS330S Acoustic Guitar offers genuine Takamine tone from an expansive dreadnought body. Enjoy the silky-sweet sound of a genuine solid Cedar top without breaking the bank. With the GS330S Takamine has built a beautiful instrument with truly high-end tone at an incredibly affordable price.Dreadnought; 6-string; Solid Cedar Top; Mahogany Back & Sides; Satin Natural Finish; Rosewood Fingerboard.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine G440C Acoustic Guitar $279.95 The Takamine G440C Acoustic Guitar, from the Auditorium NEXC line, offers affordability, playability, and a big sound. NEX Cutaway; 6-string; Spruce Top; Mahogany Back & Sides; Gloss Natural Finish; Rosewood Fingerboard.The G Series offers more sizes, colors, woods than in any other Takamine family of models. Made to strict specifications, G Series instruments represent an exceptionally good value.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Dean EVO XM Electric Guitar $119 The Dean EVO XM Electric Guitar is a great guitar for guitar players of all levels and it’s affordable price makes it perfect for beginning guitarists. The Dean EVO XM is also a very stylish member of the lightweight basswood body family. With a blend of vintage design and modern guitar technology, it provides amazing sustain and tone for its price point. A set of Dean high-output humbuckers deliver the sonic goods, while the adjustable TOM-style bridge keeps you in tune for the length of the gig. A patented angular neck joint makes it very easy to play. The fast and solid bolt-on maple neck has a rosewood fingerboard. The Dean EVO XM also includes black hardware, 22 frets, and sealed machine heads. Case not included.

Fender® Impact Series Guitar Straps $12.95 Fender Impact Series Guitar Straps are for players looking to make a visual impact. It’s made of poly webbing for ultimate comfort and features custom, 3-D rubber ends with suede backing and a color-matched Fender logo label. It measures 2 inches wide by 75 inches long, making it an excellent choice for tall players or those who like to play their guitar down low.

Dean Playmate Student Acoustic Guitar $69 The Dean Playmate J Acoustic Guitar is the perfect 7/8 size acoustic starter guitar for students and beginners. It has a smooth set mahogany neck small enough for little hands and the neck has a rosewood fretboard with 18 frets with a large cutaway for playing leads. This Dean Playmate also features quality chrome tuners, distinctive bridge design, Blueburst finish, and a Dean gig bag.

Dean Vendetta XM Electric Guitar $134.99 The Dean Vendetta XM Electric Guitar has a fantastic looking lightweight string-thru Paulownia body with incredible resonance. Rosewood fretboard on a maple neck with 24-fret access is sweet and fleet. Dual naked humbuckers provide that dark sound while pumping out huge chunk and searing sustain. Other features include: a bolt-on maple neck, tune-o-matic bridge, vintage tremolo, and open-coil humbuckers. This guitar rocks! Case not included.

Dean Playmate EVO Electric Guitar Package $174.99 The Dean Playmate is the perfect guitar starter for the beginning guitar player. Package includes Dean Playmate EVO Electric Guitar, M-10 Amplifier, Gig Bag, Tuner, Strap, Cord, Picks.The Dean Playmate EVO Electric Guitar features Bolt-on Construction, Chrome Hardware, Die Cast Tuners, 2 Humbucker Pickups, Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dot Inlays, 22 Frets.

Takamine EG340C Acoustic-Electric Guitar $379 The Takamine EG340C Acoustic-Electric Guitar has a beautiful dreadnought design with a cutaway. This 6-string a/e features a Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Rosewood fingerboard, and gloss natural finish. The preamp is a TP4T model so you can easily plug-in. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Dean Baby ML Electric Guitar $199.99 The Dean Baby ML Electric Guitar features 3/4 Body Size, Contoured Top, Basswood Body, 24-3/4″ Scale & 1-5/8″ Nut, Die Cast Tuners, Black Hardware, Dean Pickups, Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Bolt-on Construction, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Abalone Dot Inlays, 22 Frets.

Dean Baby V Electric Guitar $199.99 The Dean Baby V Electric Guitar features 3/4 Body Size, Contoured Top, Basswood Body, 24-3/4″ Scale & 1-5/8″ Nut, Die Cast Tuners, Black Hardware, Dean Pickups, Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Bolt-on Construction, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Abalone Dot Inlays, 22 Frets.

Dean Baby Z Electric Guitar $199.99 The Dean Baby Z Electric Guitar features 3/4 Body Size, Contoured Top, Basswood Body, 24-3/4″ Scale & 1-5/8″ Nut, Die Cast Tuners, Black Hardware, Dean Pickups, Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Bolt-on Construction, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Abalone Dot Inlays, 22 Frets.

Takamine EG340SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $449 The Takamine EG340SC features traditional styling with modern features like an easy-to-use on-board preamp with 3-band graphic EQ and a built-in tuner. This 6-string acoustic-electric from Takamine has the traditional look and big sound of a dreadnought guitar with terrific tone and projection from its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides.Excellent playability from its rosewood fretboard and cutaway body style for greater fretboard access. Added aesthetic touches include gold tuners, abalone fingerboard inlays, and a gloss natural finish.The Takamine EG340SC provides beauty, quality, and value in an acoustic guitar with amplification.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Dean Vendetta 1.0 Electric Guitar $219 A great choice for a first rock guitar, the Dean Vendetta 1.0 Electric Guitar produces that dark, double humbucker sound from a light, 25 1/2″ scale, solid-body design with a string-through body offering excellent sustain. The Vendetta 1 has a solid Mahogany body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 24 frets, 1 volume control, 1 tone control, and a 3-way pickup selector switch. Also features solid bolt-on construction, Tune-O-Matic bridge, and Classical Dean V Ferrule Pattern.

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