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
MPN: 320294

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.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Good tips, but why are the lessons not taught with an acoustic guitar?
Comment: I liked the verbal sincerety and clarity of the instructor. His teaching style and playing command are inspiring, and for this I would give him 5 stars. I did get good tips from him that I now have to just practice as much as possible. The fact that the instructor taught his lessons with a Fender electric guitar throughout the DVD was a big turn off for me and unfortunately weighs quite a bit on my overall rating. I wish the DVD cover would not mislead customers, and I wisk that other reviewers had commented on this, as it would have changed my decision to purchase this DVD.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent Teacher, well done video
Comment: I based my purchase on the reviews of some of the other buyers, and since I agree with them in substance, I'll be brief. Keith Wyatt (the instructor) is indeed clear, well spoken, and precise in both his technical descriptions and his suggestions for application of the skills he discusses. However, the other reviews don't mention that he's just a likeable guy. He's sincere and approachable, without being nerdy or sappy.

He comes across as someone who's played more than his share of concerts, who's sat in countless studios, and who has never stopped learning his craft for even a single day. He's just a cool dude.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great DVD
Comment: Outstanding DVD! Looped tracks allow plenty of solid practice time and the instruction is spot on. Can't miss.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: a dvd teacher
Comment: The dvd is very informative. I've had others, but this one is like having a teacher there at all times. Great deal.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: fender presents getting started on acoustic guitar
Comment: this product is great. its like having a guitar class in your own home, and having everything you need to learn acoustic guitar, including the sounds of the individual strings. i highly recommend this dvd if you want to learn acoustic guitar.

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