eMedia Guitar Basics Version 4 [Old Version]

by eMedia

Product Features

• Video instruction
• Audio with tracking
• Automatic tuner
• Animated fretboard with custom fingerboard skins
• Chord dictionary

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CMUC4E
• Item model number: EG04081
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 14, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,407 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #43 in Software > Video & Music > Software > Instruction

Product Description

eMedia Guitar Basics is the entry level version of eMedia Guitar Method. It appeals to all beginners and offers 40 step-by-step lessons, teaching the skills and knowledge needed to start playing the world’s most popular instrument. Lessons include full-motion video of guitar instructor Kevin Garry, Ph.D. Lessons demonstrate guitar techniques ranging from stringing your guitar to strumming techniques and chords. eMedia Guitar Basics includes an animated fretboard, which displays the fingering for each song and exercise in real-time, and is adjustable in four viewing angles and includes three custom fingerboard skins so users can customize their lesson experience. Multi-track audio gives full band accompaniment on many of the songs. There is a MIDI track option allowing students to practice any song or exercise at whatever tempo they want. Along with this valuable instruction, an automatic tuner, metronome, recorder and a chord dictionary are included. If purchased separately, these add-ons alone would cost much more than the entire program, thus making it an incredible value.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand and effective, September 25, 2010

By 

Daniel L. - See all my reviews

This review is from: eMedia Guitar Basics Version 4 [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

I've tried learning to play several times over the years by using beginner books or lame instructors but always gave up in frustration. I bought eMedia Guitar Basics because I wasn't sure if it was my chosen learning methods or a lack of desire that made it so easy to quit before. I ordered the software and it arrived within a few days. I began immediately and I can honestly say that within the first few minutes I knew this was the right approach for me. The lessons are easy to follow and clearly layed out visually with additional video and audio clips provided. At first I thought the song selections were boring (and they are) but I quickly realized they were an effective way to teach chords and changes. After all, it is a BASICS package. The extras include a tuner, metronome, chord dictionary, recorder, animated fretboard and a short glossary of terms and all if these are a great help. This package is a perfect primer for anyone who may not be sure they want to play. Much easier to understand than a beginners book and much cheaper than an instructor. This will definitely get you started on the right path and at under $20 you can't beat it. I've been at it for 2 weeks and am moving on to the next step in the eMedia series.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Software, November 23, 2010

By 

JCJ - See all my reviews

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This review is from: eMedia Guitar Basics Version 4 [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

This program is easy to use, works with Windows 7 and gives me, a beginner, a basic, easy to use learning tool.