The Best Guitar Book for Beginners: Acoustic Guitar 1
The Best Guitar Book for Beginners: Acoustic Guitar 1
How to play your favorite songs on acoustic guitar without years of practice.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 25 Amazon ratings Amazon.com, September 28, 2026. Read what Amazon reviewers say now
- 130+ free video examples so you hear every song and exercise
- Play real songs with TAB and chords, no notation needed
- Chord-changing shortcuts that speed up your playing
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Free with this book: 130+ video examples, 10 easy beginner songs and a 30-day practice journal.
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What if you could play your favorite songs without years of practice?
For beginner adult and teen acoustic guitar players who want to play music now instead of spending 6 to 12 months learning to read music.
Two books in one, so you keep making progress without buying another beginner book. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 25 Amazon ratings (Amazon.com, September 28, 2026).
Hear every song and exercise before you play it
- 130+ free video examples so you can hear how each song and exercise should sound ($129.99 value)
- 10 easy beginner songs free ($49.99 value)
- Free 30-day practice journal so you always know you are making progress ($9.99 value)
Play your favorite songs now
- The 30 easy fundamentals every guitar player needs, so you can play 10,000+ songs (pages 76-80)
- How to play guitar solos and feel confident with your playing (pages 114-116)
- Chord-changing shortcuts that speed up your playing (pages 64-66)
- How to play with your fingers (pages 123-127)
- The parts of your guitar, how to hold it, and how to tune it (pages 12-23)
- Play your favorite songs with TAB and chords, no traditional notation needed
Made for adult and teen beginners
- Beginner acoustic guitar players, adults and teens
- You want to play real songs in rock, pop, blues, classic rock, or Christian contemporary
- You want a practical path with speed checklists for every song
Readers say practice finally feels organized
"This book has made my practice so much more organized." Voracious reader
"The free video examples are awesome!" TJ
"Easy to follow, step by step. The best book I have tried for learning guitar." CS
187 pages. 8.5 x 11 in (21.6 x 27.9 cm) paperback. Printed on demand and shipped to your door. These pages have helped 1,000+ people around the world play their favorite songs. Are you next?
About the author. Dan Spencer is a composer, OST creator, author and coach.
He teaches the practical path from idea, or no ideas, to finished music you can actually play, write, understand, and ship.
What Amazon reviewers say
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 25 Amazon ratings. Source: Amazon.com, read September 28, 2026.
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5 out of 5 stars
Step by Step Leads to Great Strides
"I love how Dan had taken each aspect of guitar playing to it's basic elements, clearly explained and illustrated so that, with practice, it all..."
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Reviewed in Australia on November 18, 2021
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5 out of 5 stars
A truly wonderful learning tool.
"This book has made my practice so much more organized."
Voracious R.Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
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5 out of 5 stars
Loving This Book
"The Best Guitar Book for Beginners Series is fabulous."
CSVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022
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How it works, in 3 easy steps
- Learn one fundamental.
- Watch its free video example.
- Play it in a real song.
Book details
Book details
| Format | Paperback, printed on demand for your order |
|---|---|
| Pages | 187 |
| Size | 8.5 x 11 in (21.6 x 27.9 cm) |
| Level | Adult and teen beginners |
| Included free | 130+ video examples, 10 beginner songs, 30-day practice journal |
| Weight | 480 g (16.9 oz) |
| Ships to | US, UK and Canada, free on orders $50 USD and up, $5.99 USD flat under that |
Shipping and returns
Shipping and returns
Print books ship to the US, UK and Canada: free shipping on orders $50 USD and up, $5.99 USD flat under that. We cannot ship print books to other countries yet.
Every copy is printed for your order at the printer closest to you. In the US it is printed in 3 to 5 business days, then about 5 to 7 business days to your door by USPS Media Mail in the continental US. In the UK it is printed in about 3 business days, then usually 2 to 5 business days by Royal Mail or The Delivery Group. In Canada it is printed in 3 to 5 business days, then usually 1 to 5 business days by Purolator Ground. Times are estimates, not guarantees.
Your free extras come with the book: scan the QR code inside it to get them.
30-day returns: ask within 30 days of delivery. See our refund policy.
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Questions
Questions
Do I need to read music?
No. You play with TAB and chords, no traditional notation needed.
Where do you ship print books?
The US, UK and Canada. Free shipping on orders $50 USD and up; under that, $5.99 USD flat.
How long does a book take to arrive?
Each copy is printed for your order. US: printed in 3 to 5 business days, then about 5 to 7 business days by USPS Media Mail in the continental US. UK: printed in about 3 business days, then usually 2 to 5 business days. Canada: printed in 3 to 5 business days, then usually 1 to 5 business days. Estimates, not guarantees.
Can I return a book?
Yes. 30-day returns: ask within 30 days of delivery. See our refund policy.
How do I reach you?
Email support@bestmusiccoach.com.
Which guitar or piano book is right for me?
| Book | Best for | Level | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Guitar Book for Beginners: How to Read Music 1 | Read standard notation on guitar | Beginner | $29.99 |
| The Best Guitar Book for Beginners: Acoustic Guitar 1 You are here | Play acoustic songs now with TAB and chords | Beginner | $29.99 |
| The Best Guitar Book for Beginners: Electric Guitar 1 | Play electric songs and solos now with TAB and chords | Beginner | $29.99 |
| The Best Piano Book for Beginners 1 | Play modern songs on piano or keyboard | Beginner | $29.99 |
