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Essential Elements for Guitar – Book 2
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Book/Online Audio Guitar
SKU: HL.865010
Essential Elements Guitar. Instruction, Method. Softcover Audio Online. 96 pages. Hal Leonard #865010. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.865010).ISBN 9781423492191. UPC: 884088499211. 9.0x12.0x0.234 inches.
Building Blocks of Music Are you interested in learning the guitar? Did you recently purchase that acoustic guitar you've been eyeing? Or maybe you're a guitar teacher looking for a comprehensive course to help students get started? If so, you're in the right place! Essential Elements for Guitar – Book 2 is a continuation of the concepts and skills taught in Book 1. This guide gradually introduces new concepts in a clear format, followed by effective reinforcement exercises. This educational method book is a creative approach that enhances students' understanding while making learning fun. Enable Learning & Spark Creativity The Essential Elements books are reliable resources utilized by music educators for classroom instruction and private lessons. Beginner guitarists will find the tools they need to develop essential skills and a solid foundation for the basics. The EE series includes traditional workbook pages and features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, multicultural songs, basic improvisation, and more. Concepts covered in Book 2 include: playing melodically in positions up the neck; playing movable chord shapes up the neck; playing scales and extended chords in different keys; fingerpicking and pick style; improvisations in positions up the neck, studying different styles through great song selections; and more. Popular Music Provides Instant Motivation The Essential Elements method uses popular songs to reinforce concepts and motivate students to keep learning. Book 2 includes such hits as: Crazy Train • Folsom Prison Blues • Goodnight, Irene • Iron Man • La Bamba • Landslide • Layla • (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay • Sweet Home Alabama • We Are the Champions • and more. Audio Access Included Whether you are just beginning your musical journey, or strengthening your foundational knowledge, the Essential Elements for Guitar books follow a practical and proven approach to learning. This edition includes a unique access code to quality demonstration and backing tracks online–available for download or streaming. The accompanying online audio is enhanced with Playback+ tools that let you loop sections, adjust tempo and pitch, and tailor your practice experience. Continue your musical journey with a method you can trust!
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
- All Apologies
- Landslide
- Minuet
- Godzilla
- Can't You See
- Water Is Wide
- My Country, 'Tis Of Thee (America)
- Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
- Turkey In The Straw
- Wild Thing
- I'll Be There For You
- Rock Island Line
- Patience
- La Bamba
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home
- Online
- Get Back
- Could You Be Loved
- Crazy Train
- Day Tripper
- Devil's Dream
- I'm Shipping Up To Boston
- Folsom Prison Blues
- Goodnight, Irene
- I Walk The Line
- Iron Man
- King Of Pain
- Lay Down Sally
- Layla
- Love Me Do
- Nowhere Man
- Pipeline
- R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)
- Sailors Hornpipe
- Secret Agent Man
- (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
- Still The Same
- Sweet Home Alabama
- We Are The Champions
- Wonderful Tonight
- Summer Of '69
- Your Song
- Rock You Like A Hurricane
- Auld Lang Syne
- Bourree in E Minor
- Nutcracker Suite
- Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Fourth Movement Excerpt
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 2 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Fun and Effective Way to Keep Learning Guitar!
I absolutely love how this book keeps me motivated! The mix of popular songs like 'Landslide' and 'Sweet Home Alabama' makes practice enjoyable. The inferred difficulty is just right for a weekend player like me, challenging but achievable. The online audio with Playback+ tools is a lifesaver for sounding like the record and relaxing while I learn new fingerpicking and chord shapes.
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Dr. Emily R.
December 15, 2025
Excellent Progression for Guitar Students
Essential Elements Book 2 is a fantastic follow-up for students. The difficulty is perfectly pitched for intermediate beginners, and the clear engraving makes it easy to read. It systematically introduces new positions, movable chords, and styles, which is crucial for development. The online audio access is a major asset for reinforcing rhythm and understanding musicality outside of lessons.
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