xsBusiness - Fender Presents: Getting Started on Acoustic Guitar -- A Guide for Beginners

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Manufacturer: Hal Leonard
Starring: Keith Wyatt

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780634037238
Format: Color
ISBN: 0634037234
Label: Hal Leonard
Manufacturer: Hal Leonard
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2002-02-26
Running Time: 218
Studio: Hal Leonard
Theatrical Release Date: 2002

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Summary: Great DVD
Comment: This is a great DVD if you are just getting started or know a little about playing the guitar. Keith Wyatt makes this fun and easy to understand. I got my first guitar twenty-eight years ago, but I only learned a few chords and eventually put it down to play the drums. Now I'm back to the guitar trying to learn how to really play, and this DVD has helped quite a bit.

I've read some complaints in these reviews that he is playing an electric guitar instead of an acoustic. It states right at the beginning that what he's teaching applies to the acoustic guitar as well. Also there is a whole section devoted to the acoustic guitar. Not much to complain about if you ask me.

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Summary: Good Tutorial
Comment: I have never picked up a guitar before getting this DVD. After 2 weeks, I can find some of the major chords and keep up with the first lessons. So far, I have been pleased, but with some sore finger tips.

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Summary: The best dvd for beginners and for review
Comment: I originally bought this for my girlfriend who couldn't strum a single note, but always wanted to learn. She is coming along great after only a few times watching the first lesson and can already strum the first 3 chords--E,D,A. The teacher really takes his time and walks the student through the biggining classes at a nice slow pace. I have also sat down and popped it in a few times and there is some great accoustic stuff that i never bothered to learn--like some acoustic soloing lines and different bass lines while playing chords. I have watched several guitar dvd's over the years and this is by far the best one that i've ever seen.

One thing I'd like to clear up from a previous person's review; it is true that he doesn't use an acoustic guitar for the first lessons, but it is because he is teaching things that apply to electric or acoustic. When you get the basics down he moves onto techniques specifically for acoustics and does show them on an acoustic guitar.

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Summary: Well worth the price!
Comment: This DVD is fantastic! It's worth the price just for the looped backing tracks for practice. I like how I can practice major, minor, power or seventh chords over the backing tracks. It makes practicing chord transitions fun---like actually playing something---instead of a grind.

The teacher is first-rate. Yes, as previously noted, he's playing an electric guitar. IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO THE LESSON. He injects just enough music theory quickly and concisely while showing the viewer where to put his/her fingers. Though I already knew most of the chords, I learned some preferable finger positioning for faster transitions. I've only done half of the lessons so far, but it has already been worth my money.

Some background might be helpful in your decision to purchase this DVD: I'm a beginning player, and I've only had my guitar for a month. I have a musical background, so I feel like I'm picking it up pretty quickly. I know about 50 chords and can play quite a few songs . . . rhythm, for the most part! I feel like this DVD would have helped me from day one, but I couldn't have breezed through the first several lessons as an absolute beginner.

I hope this review helps you decide if this DVD is right for you. Happy practicing!

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Summary: Excellent
Comment: I picked up the guitar about 6 months ago. I found this video in the local used book store and have found it very useful. Keith Wyatt, the instructor, is very good. He has a way of explaining how and what to do that is very effective without being condescending in any way. None of the tunes that you learn are recognizable, but they are very fun to play and they sound very good. HIGHLY RECCOMENDED.

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By far the most comprehensive DVD ever offered for the beginner guitarist---well over 3 hours long! Over 50 Interactive Lessons!

Step-by-step lessons incorporating clear, easy-to-follow 3-D graphics and unique play-along tracks teach the viewer the essential chords, scales, and techniques used by acoustic guitar players in every popular style, including rock, blues and country. This DVD is separated into two major sections:

1)The First Step: tuning up · string names · essential chords and scales used by all players · music reference section (notes, rhythms, chords and scales) · practice tips · fretting-hand technique · picking-hand technique · backing tracks for play-along · animated 3-D fretboard graphics.

2)Play Acoustic!: rhythm technique (bare finger/thumb, bass/chord, fingerstyle, etc.) · soloing technique (chord embellishment, open-string chords, using a capo) · electrified acoustic · rock, blues and country styles · rhythm and solo technique in each style · backing tracks in each style for play-along · tips on caring for your instrument from the Fender Custom Shop.

Special DVD Features include: Bonus footage, including a Fender Factory Tour! Also: Web links, including a web site specifically designed for beginning guitarists · Multi-language feature so you can hear the DVD in English, Spanish, German, French, or Japanese.