First 15 Lessons Acoustic Guitar by Troy Nelson | Beginner Guitar Lesson Songbook with TAB Notation, Step-by-Step Learning, Audio Video Online Content and Popular Songs for Self Teaching

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First 15 Lessons – Acoustic Guitar by Troy Nelson is a beginner-focused instructional songbook designed for players starting from the very first steps. Created for new guitarists and self-learners, it combines structured, step-by-step lessons with real songs, making it suitable for both independent study and guided instruction.

Written in easy-to-follow rhythm TAB notation, this acoustic guitar guide introduces essential techniques while helping players connect learning with recognizable music. It is designed specifically for beginners, providing a clear foundation in both playing and basic music reading without overwhelming complexity.

The book includes 15 progressive lessons supported by online audio tracks and video lessons, along with access to a free online tuner and metronome. Across its lessons, players explore core topics such as chords, strumming patterns, arpeggios, fingerpicking, alternate picking, harmonics, and basic music theory. With 31 song excerpts and arrangements, learners can apply each concept in a practical, musical way rather than relying on exercises alone.

By blending technique with familiar repertoire, this guide helps build confidence and consistency in early practice.

Song List
Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You * Body Like A Back Road * Brass In Pocket * Chasing Cars * Don’t Look Back In Anger * Don’t Treat Me Bad * Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me) * Dust In The Wind * Eleanor Rigby * Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) * The Good Stuff * The House Of The Rising Sun * I Remember You * Imagine * Let There Be Love * Living In The Moment * Love Story * Mine * More Than A Feeling * The Reason * Roundabout * Save Tonight * Show Me The Way * Someone Like You * Stay With Me * Tears In Heaven * Thinking Out Loud * The Times They Are A-Changin’ * To Be With You * Unchained Melody

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hal Leonard
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1540002918
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1540002914
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.13 x 12 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ First 15 Lessons
Best Sellers Rank: #1,538,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,405 in Guitar Songbooks #2,620 in Guitars (Books) #5,893 in Music Instruction & Study (Books)
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