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Starter Guitar Book wanted
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Moans minor has decided that all his other instruments ain’t gonna cut it and has decided to learn guitar. While I can show him a couple of chords I thought it would be handy for hom to have a decent book to dip into.
Anyone got anything suitable before i hit Amazon?
Inactivist Lefty Lawyer
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The one I used the most was the 4 chord songbook. Once I learnt the chords I then just developed the strum pattern and was 'wowed' when I could actually string together a few basic songs. A good confidence builder and one that I'm sure your lad will enjoy as a quick win to boast to his friends.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acoustic-Hits-4-Chord-Songbook/dp/1846097746/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Y9JNDCD8N449DJ14C45C
There are other versions available if he likes today's hits (Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Todays-Hits-4-Chord-Songbook/dp/1846097762/ref=pd_sim_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1846097762&pd_rd_r=9b4714da-d44c-11e8-9888-6927ccd4e9dc&pd_rd_w=YVIah&pd_rd_wg=rNSPF&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=1e3b4162-429b-4ea8-80b8-75d978d3d89e&pf_rd_r=Y9JNDCD8N449DJ14C45C&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=Y9JNDCD8N449DJ14C45C
Other than that, I think as a young lad it'd be best to all the theory stuff properly and go through the Grades using the RGT books
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ACOUSTIC-GUITAR-PLAY-Guitar-Lessons/dp/1905908016/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1540028845&sr=1-5&keywords=guitar+stage+1
I think learning songs quickly will get him hooked but learning the theory and doing it properly will provide a solid foundation for the rest of his days. A bit like loving sport at school but he's still got to do his maths homework when he gets home!