The Guitar Secrets Book

Our complete compendium of the tricks -of-the-trade used by the pros, now in a single downloadable PDF file. See the Secrets page for a full description of this information-packed reference.

Ernie Ball - Getting Started Guitar Chords

How to Play Chords (Lessons range from beginning through intermediate level guitarists)

Slick new beginner chord system uses "Initial Moves" to quickly teach efficient changes. Speed developers give early dexterity and strength. Special theory supplements, creative approach to the F chord, the blues and capo use.

Ernie Ball - How to Play Guitar, Phase One

(Lessons for beginning level guitarists)

For kids or adults, individual, group or self teaching. Yellow pages cover chord strumming. White pages instruct note sight reading and tablature. All staffs are numbered for group coordination. Speed developers give hand dexterity.

Ernie Ball - How to Play Guitar, Phase Two

(Lessons for intermediate level guitarists)

Yellow pages progress to movable bar chords and white pages pursue mid level sight reading with intermediate timing situations. New speed developers continue to build confidence. Adults and kids, group or private lessons.