The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best guitar teaching ideas from around the world. Book 1 includes: Tuning Playing position,Musical symbols,Notes in first position, Rhythms through eighth notes,strumming and picking 100 great songs, riffs, & examples,CD includes full-band tracks for demonstration & DVD contains bonus lessons.