Top 10 Best DVDs to Learn Guitar

Learning guitar is fun and rewarding, but it can also be frustrating and expensive. By investing in a quality DVD guitar lesson program, you can learn this popular instrument without the big financial investment of private lessons. Many DVD packages include a theory book, and the majority are suited to the very beginner guitarist. Below you will find ten of the very best DVDs to learn guitar from.

1. Fender Presents: Getting Started on Acoustic Guitar

Aimed the beginner guitarist, this is a very detailed and comprehensive DVD course that spans more then three hours, and consists of more than 50 lessons in total. Fender is a highly respected name in the world of guitars, so it is little wonder that this guide is so popular. The DVD uses 3D interactive graphics to present the techniques, staring with the basics like chords and scales. This then moves into more detailed acoustic guitar specific lessons covering various styles of playing like country and blues.

http://www.amazon.com/Fender-Presents-Getting-Acoustic-Beginners/dp/B0000639G8/

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2. Fender Presents: Getting Started on Electric Guitar

A companion to their acoustic guitar course, this electric guitar DVD offers the same step by step lesson format, starting with the absolute basics for the beginner who wants to master electric guitar the right way. There are two sections to the DVD, consisting of the first part which focuses on the fundamental techniques that form the basis for all guitar playing. Then, in part two, you get to learn techniques that are more specific to electric guitars, including soloing and how to use effects and amplifiers.

http://www.amazon.com/Fender-Presents-Getting-Electric-Beginners/dp/B0000639G7/

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3. Learn To Play Guitar in 21 Days

With a claim of being able to teach you how to not only play guitar, but how to play 1000 songs in only three weeks, this DVD is attracting much attention from keen new guitarists. This DVD is suited for those who may not necessarily know how to read or write music, as the lessons are designed to have the viewer play alongside the instructor. Tab, power tab and standard notation is provided for all lessons and songs, and the 21 day lesson plan means you can space out your learning according to your own personal skill level.

http://www.amazon.com/LEARN-PLAY-GUITAR-21-DAYS/dp/B002I41L0Y/

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4. The Acoustic Guitar Method

Respected guitarist David Hamburger presents lessons that are targeted at beginners, and those wanting to brush up on their acoustic guitar skills. With an emphasis on the style and sounds of American roots music, this DVD covers all the important basics to set up a solid foundation for your future learning. The second DVD then moves towards more advanced finger picking techniques, which are so vital for skilled acoustic guitarists.

http://www.amazon.com/Acoustic-Guitar-Method-David-Hamburger/dp/B000A7S1TU/

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5. Gibson's Learn & Master Guitar Bonus Workshops

This 10 DVD set is one of the higher priced guitar lesson DVD choices out there, but Gibson is a very respected name and certainly has a lot to offer budding guitarists. This is the companion DVD set to be used alongside their book, Gibson's Learn & Master Guitar. The complete set is also available as a book and DVD combo pack. The DVDs themselves give you a more thorough explanation of the lessons found in the book, as well as vital practical instruction for every song and exercise that is taught in the course.

http://www.amazon.com/Gibsons-Learn-Master-Guitar-Workshops/dp/B004CQGGJM/

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6. 9 Hours Guitar Lessons

This four DVD package literally gives you more than nine hours of lessons in total. Students learn how to read various types of guitar notation, like tabs and chords. You then move on to learning some popular guitar songs. There is a whole disc dedicated to learning blues guitar, which is a particularly rewarding and challenging guitar playing style. Other DVD themes are an advanced disc, and a Christmas themed guitar lesson DVD.

http://www.amazon.com/Hours-Guitar-Lessons-Learn-Combo/dp/B0032GD3NK/

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7. Easy Metal Guitar

This DVD has been created for beginner and intermediate guitar players who have a particular interest in heavy metal style playing; although many of the techniques learned will also apply to other genres. Some of the heavy metal focused lessons include ones on power chords, power slides, alternate picking, metal solos, and how to set up amps and effects for that ultimate heavy metal sound.

http://www.amazon.com/EASY-METAL-GUITAR-DVD-Intermediate/dp/B0026S29DK/

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8. Guitar For Dummies

The For Dummies series of books is legendary, and this one comes with a DVD to compliment the theory that students learn in the book. You start with lessons in guitar 101, covering the most basics fundamentals. Then move on to more advanced techniques and learning different styles, according to the direction you wish to go with your playing. On the DVD there are more than 50 videos and 150 audio files that provide the practical guidance for students.

http://www.amazon.com/Guitar-For-Dummies-Mark-Phillips/dp/1118115546/

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9. Hal Leonard Guitar Method

This book and three CD collection has been updated and revised, and has an excellent 4.5 out of 5 star rating from 250 customers at Amazon alone; indicating that people are finding this product extremely useful for their guitar learning journey. The comments from customers praise the way the course is suited for beginners, as well as intermediate guitar players; meaning there is something for everyone to learn.

http://www.amazon.com/Leonard-Guitar-Method-Complete-Edition/dp/0634047019/

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10. Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course Complete

Whilst it might be aimed at children, this course can certainly be enjoyed by people of all ages. Kids however will find it particularly engaging, as the lessons in the book are colorful and written in simple language. The companion DVD has a lively instructor, to keep children engaged and interested throughout the lessons. This guitar course focuses on making learning guitar fun and can save parents a considerable amount of money that might otherwise be spent on personal guitar lessons.

http://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Course-Complete-Enhanced-Alfreds/dp/0739058894/

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Following along with one or more of any of the above yoga DVDs will ensure that you are learning from the best, and that your yoga knowledge and skills will progress quickly and without errors. And, you save a lot of money in the process by avoiding the need to go to regular yoga classes.

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