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Guitar Rookie to Rockstar - Book 1: A Step-by-Step Absolute Beginner's Guide to Chords, Strumming & Playing Your First 3 Songs in Just 14 Days
Paperback
Series: Step-By-Step Beginner Guitar Method, Book 1
Music Instruction: GuitarSongwriting
ISBN13: 9789347026164
Publisher: Firstnote
Published: Dec 26 2025
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Pick Up a Guitar and Play Your First 3 Songs in Just 14 Days
Even if you've never played a note before.
Most people quit guitar because they don't know what to learn, in what order, or how to practice without feeling overwhelmed. Guitar Rookie to Rockstar - Book 1 solves that problem with a clear, beginner-first roadmap that takes you from absolute zero to real, confident playing.
This book is designed specifically for complete beginners. A clear learning path that helps you build proper technique and steady progress with short, manageable practice sessions, without confusing theory or scattered lessons.
Over 14 days, you'll learn how the guitar works, how to tune it properly, how to play clean notes, and how to combine chords and rhythm into actual songs you can play from start to finish.
Inside This Book, You'll Learn:
- A clear understanding of guitar anatomy
- How to hold the guitar and pick comfortably and correctly
- How to tune your guitar using a tuner, an app, and by ear
- How to read and play simple melodies
- Finger exercises to build strength, coordination, and control
- Five essential beginner chords: A, C, D, E, and G
- Basic strumming and rhythm patterns in 3/4 and 4/4
- How to play three complete songs with confidence
You'll also get free downloadable bonuses, including audio exercises and a printable weekly practice schedule to keep you on track.
Why This Book Works (When Others Don't)
Because it gives beginners a clear, structured path instead of random lessons, every chapter builds on the one before it, so you never feel lost or unsure of what to practice. The steps are simple, the exercises are achievable, and the focus is always on real progress you can hear and feel-a beginner-first approach that keeps learning simple, focused, and enjoyable - without heavy theory or distractions.
Who It's For
- Absolute beginners picking up a guitar for the first time
- Self-taught players who feel stuck or confused
- Anyone who wants a simple, 14-day plan to start playing real music
- Readers who learn best with clear steps and focused practice
If you've ever wanted to learn guitar but didn't know where to start, Guitar Rookie to Rockstar - Book 1 gives you the foundation you need to keep progressing without frustration.
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