Beginning Rock Guitar for Kids [Paperback]

Jimmy Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1994 | Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up

Here's a book geared specifically to the needs of younger beginners. From picking up the guitar for the first time to power chords to easy blues solos, it's all here, and it's all written in an easy-to-understand style for kids ages 10-14.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793520177
• ISBN-13: 978-0793520176
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #433,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Arts & Music > Music > Instruction & Study

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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Start here., October 29, 2001

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This review is from: Beginning Rock Guitar for Kids (Paperback)

I spent about $80 on instructional videos and books to learn how to play guitar, this book is the only one that would recommend to others. Every other "beginners" book had me trying three finger cords and progressions from the start.
Frustration! This book has you playing riffs from modern rock songs string by string, one or two finger chords - you will actually playing music that sound cool, not Kindergarten sing-a-long crap. EVERY instructional for beginners should start this way. Highly recommended.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BEGINNER BOOK FOR A KID WANTING TO ROCK!!!, June 25, 2006

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Rex E. Pate (Spring, Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beginning Rock Guitar for Kids (Paperback)

I have a friend in New Jersey whose daughter took lessons from Jimmy Brown for years and he is a great teacher and a great player, but that's not why I bought the book. I bought it because I have a daughter who is 5 and wants to rock out and there are not a lot of rock books that a 5 year old can enjoy learning from. I'm a skeptic and approached this book without bias, but have been pleasantly surprised at just how good this book/cd is. I suggest getting the edition with CD included. When my daughter started Suzuki Method classical guitar I also started guitar with her. Whether 5, 15 or 50, this book/cd is an excellent starter for learning the basics of rock guitar. I would love to see an edition with DVD as well. Hopefully there will be a part 2 which could include popular rock songs that utilize the techniques that are presented in the first book. That being said, it's a great introduction to rock playing. It includes basics of how to hold a pick, how to read TAB, how to tune, power chords, simple riffs, palm muting, accents, power chord extensions, 12 bar blues, lead playing and jamming. He introduces the student to all these techniques in simple easy to understand language with excellent exercises that are demonstrated on the accompanying cd. It's 36 pages of stuff you have to know. He takes you straight into playing rock guitar. Most kid methods have you playing "Yankie Doodle" or "Home On The Range" with either strumming or single note leads. Ain't no "Yankie Doodle" here. Just Rockin' in the style your kids hear on the radio.I'd love to see a part 2 but even without it, this is all necessary stuff and kids (big and small) can start rocking immediately.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for beginners, October 12, 2008

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Matthew Marcarian "maxx" (canton mi usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beginning Rock Guitar for Kids (Paperback)

i have been playing guitar for over 30 years and have started to teach my daughters, ages 7 and 8, how to play. this book is very simply and clearly written, the best intro book i've seen. adults would enjoy this as much as kids, especially if you have zero experience with the guitar. get this book first, and after you're finished consider moving on to another slightly more complicated beginner book such as "kids guitar course book 1" or similar.