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Get Started Playing Guitar

There are many approaches to getting started playing guitar. The Missing Method for Guitar books cover many of these approaches, from an all-in-one guide, to books focused on chords, note reading, technique, and more. Each method includes clear instructions and plenty of practice exercises so you can quickly develop your skills and confidence.

Beginner Guitar

The All-in-One Guide

Explore everything from equipment, to chords, note reading, TAB, fingerpicking, playing styles, and more. This book includes a brief overview of many major topics so you can determine where you want to focus next. And when you've finished, it makes a handy reference guide.

Guitar Chord Master 1 from The Missing Method for Guitar

Guitar Chord Master 1

Master Basic Chords and Progressions

This first book in the series gives you everything you need to master basic chords: easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, and diagrams; common strum patterns; example songs; and plenty of practice exercises.

The Missing Method for Guitar Note Reading Series Book 1: Master Note Reading in the Open Position

The Missing Method for Guitar Note Reading Series Book 1

Master Note Reading in the Open Position

Start mastering your fretboard and know every note you’re playing. This first book in the Missing Method series will teach you everything from the basics of note reading to how to read and play every note from frets 0 to 5 and in all 12 keys.

Technique Master for Guitar Book 1 from The Missing Method for Guitar

Technique Master (Book 1)

53 Warm-ups to Revolutionize Your Guitar Playing

When you are just starting out, it's important to learn and practice proper technique so you can avoid injury and play longer. It also takes time to develop the finger strength, dexterity, and timing to play the music you love. The Technique Master series focuses on all of these, and this first book in the series is a great place to start.


This book also works well alongside the Guitar Chord Master and Note Reading Series books because you can use the exercises here to warm-up before moving into your other lessons for the day.

Perfect Practice Book from The Missing Method for Guitar

Perfect Practice

How to Zero in on Your Goals and Become a Better Guitar Player Faster

Learn the secrets to transforming your practice time into time well-spent. This book will help you to figure out how to identify and overcome the obstacles in your way by showing you what to practice and how to structure your time so you see results faster. For any level guitar player from beginner to advanced.

The Beginner's Bundle

Want it all? We've got a bundle for that.

THE MISSING METHOD DIFFERENCE

ONE-OF-A-KIND

The Missing Method books were born out of the need for guitar method books that simply didn't exist. We don't replicate what is already working well. We strive to create something new to help you become a better guitar player.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION

Each book is designed progressively to take you through each lesson a step at a time. Whether you decide to use our books with an instructor or go it alone, you we've got you covered.

AMPLE PRACTICE

When we say mastery, we mean it. Each book features enough exercises and sample songs to offer variety and cement your skills.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

A BA in Jazz Studies, a Master's Degree in Education, and over 20 years teaching guitar students of all ages means we can stand behind our material 100%.