{"product_id":"pick-up-the-guitar","title":"Pick Up The Guitar","description":"\u003c!-- Title Section --\u003e\t\u003cheader\u003e\t\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePICK UP THE GUITAR\u003c\/h4\u003e\t\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAN EASY METHOD FOR BEGINNERS    \u003c\/h3\u003e\t\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePETER FLANAGAN\u003c\/h4\u003e    \u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGuitar TAB Book\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003c\/header\u003e \u003c!-- Guitar TAB Section --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/1192\/8151\/files\/HPGuitarTabCircle-300_100x100.jpg?v=1790281872\" alt=\"Guitar TAB in a yellow circle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\t\u003c!-- Product Description section--\u003e\t\u003csection\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick Up the Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a straightforward introduction to playing the guitar for absolute beginners and for players who want to progress beyond simply strumming chords and begin playing recognisable tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eNo previous musical knowledge is required. The book takes a practical, uncomplicated approach, introducing the essentials of the instrument before moving on to strumming, picking and playing melodies. Rather than overwhelming the beginner with unnecessary theory, the emphasis is on developing useful playing skills and getting music from the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eThe early sections cover getting to know the guitar, tuning, replacing strings and the basic techniques of the left and right hands. Simple tablature is introduced as an accessible way of reading the music without requiring knowledge of standard musical notation.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003ePlayers are then guided through the basic right-hand strum and the techniques needed to play tunes. Further sections introduce lead-in notes, double strumming, waltz-time accompaniment and fingerpicking, allowing the learner to gradually expand both rhythm and melody-playing skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eAs the course progresses, it explores more about picking tunes, including picking off the beat, before introducing the use of a capo and providing information about the notes on the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cul\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eDesigned for absolute beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eNo previous musical knowledge required\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eStraightforward, practical approach to learning guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eHelps players progress from strumming chords to playing tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIntroduces the parts and basic workings of the guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eExplains how to tune the guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIncludes guidance on replacing strings\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eCovers basic left-hand and right-hand technique\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIntroduces easy-to-follow guitar tablature\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eExplains how to play recognisable tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eCovers basic and double strumming\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIntroduces strumming in waltz time\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIntroduces fingerpicking\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eCovers picking tunes and picking off the beat\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eExplains the use of a capo\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIncludes information about notes on the guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eSuitable for self-directed learning and developing beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIncludes a FREE Hamcor Publishing Treble Clef Key Signature Bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003ePick Up the Guitar provides an accessible starting point for anyone who wants to make music on the guitar without first having to learn musical theory. Beginning with the essentials and progressing into tune playing, strumming and fingerpicking, it gives new players a practical foundation from which to develop their guitar playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tunes are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\t  \u003c\/p\u003e\t \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e    \u003ctr\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:50%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        Aunt Rhody\u003cbr\u003e        Banks of the Ohio\u003cbr\u003e        Black Velvet Band\u003cbr\u003e        Camptown Races\u003cbr\u003e        Coming Round Mountain\u003cbr\u003e        Coulter's Candy\u003cbr\u003e        Down in the Valley\u003cbr\u003e        The Drunken Sailor\u003cbr\u003e        Fr re Jacques\u003cbr\u003e        Grandfather's Clock\u003cbr\u003e        I'll Tell My Ma\u003cbr\u003e        Kum Ba Ya\u003cbr\u003e        The Leaving of Liverpool\u003cbr\u003e      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:50%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e        Maggie May\u003cbr\u003e        Michael, Row the Boat\u003cbr\u003e        Morning Has Broken\u003cbr\u003e        My Bonny\u003cbr\u003e        Oh, Susanna\u003cbr\u003e        On Top of Old Smoky\u003cbr\u003e        Plaisir d'Amour\u003cbr\u003e        Red River Valley\u003cbr\u003e        Scarborough Fair\u003cbr\u003e        Silver Threads Among Gold\u003cbr\u003e        Skip to My Lou\u003cbr\u003e        When Saints Go Marching In\u003cbr\u003e      \u003c\/td\u003e    \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\t\u003c\/section\u003e\t      \u003c!-- Bookmark Offer Section --\u003e\t \u003csection role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Free Bookmark Offer\"\u003e   \u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" margin:\u003e*** EXCLUSIVE FREE BOOKMARK OFFER ***\u003c\/h4\u003e   \u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003ePick Up the Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e music book includes a \u003cstrong\u003eFREE Hamcor Publishing Guitar Scales Bookmark\u003c\/strong\u003e   a practical reference tool featuring essential guitar scale and mode patterns for practice and study.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003ePremium 350gsm silk card, laminated and printed on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e210mm   55mm\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eSix scales and modes on the front and six on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e12 movable scale shapes that can be played all over the neck\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eRoot notes highlighted by both shape and colour for easy reference\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eIdeal for guitarists, students and teachers\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eA useful companion for lessons, practice, improvisation and scale study\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\t     \u003cp class=\"double-space\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\t\u003c!-- Footer Image --\u003e\t\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 32px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/1192\/8151\/files\/HamcorFooterSales.png?v=1728916587\" alt=\"Free Delivery Next Day Dispatch Lowest Prices logo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mally Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55224635916631,"sku":"A21889","price":7.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/1192\/8151\/files\/21889-T-1100.jpg?v=1790890624","url":"https:\/\/wesellmusicbooks.co.uk\/products\/pick-up-the-guitar","provider":"We Sell Music Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}