Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 Book + Online Media (MB93200M)

Mel Bay’s Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 is a structured beginner method for learning plectrum/flatpick guitar using standard notation (great for building sight-reading from day one). Grade 1 introduces solos, duets, scales and chords while laying down the basics you’ll use across many styles.

This edition includes access to downloadable audio recordings of the solos and studies, plus video content to support practice at home.

Key Features

• Beginner guitar method focused on modern plectrum/flatpick technique

• Written in standard notation to develop sight-reading skills

• Learn solos, duets, scales and chords in early keys

• Covers keys: C, A minor, G, E minor

• Introduces the chord melody concept early on

• Online media included: audio + video downloads (publisher-supported)

Why Choose This Book

• Clear progression for beginners who want a proper reading-based foundation

• Works well for self-study or teacher-led lessons

• Useful for players aiming to move into different styles later (rock, pop, jazz, etc.)

• Audio/video support helps with timing, phrasing and practice consistency

Specifications

• Composer/Author: Mel Bay

• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

• Instrumentation: Guitar

• Format: Method (Book + Online Media)

• Pages: 48

• Language: English

• Series: Mel Bay’s Modern Guitar Method

• Year of publication: 2016

• ISBN: 9780786693276

• Publisher/Series No.: MB93200M