Guitar Beginner Essentials
Everything a new guitar student needs — teacher-approved and ready to order
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What's in This Bundle
The complete starter bundle for new guitar students. Includes a method book, strings, picks, a clip-on tuner, and a music stand.
Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 (with Online Audio)
$10–$14The #1 beginner guitar method
The #1 guitar method book in the world. Covers chords, strumming, picking, and note reading with online audio tracks for every example.
D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings (Light)
$6–$10Keep spare strings in your case
The most popular acoustic guitar strings in the world. Light gauge is perfect for beginners and produces a bright, balanced tone.
Dunlop Tortex Standard Picks – Variety Pack
$5–$8Find your preferred pick thickness
A variety pack of different pick thicknesses to help you find your preferred gauge. Tortex picks offer great grip and durability.
Snark SN5X Clip-On Tuner
$10–$15Tune up before every practice
Fast, accurate clip-on tuner with a bright display. Clips onto the headstock for easy tuning before every practice session.
Folding Music Stand
$15–$25For home practice
A sturdy, portable music stand for home practice. Having a proper stand at the right height promotes good posture and makes reading music much easier.
Why Our Teachers Recommend This Bundle
Whether you're picking up an acoustic or electric guitar for the first time, our teachers recommend having these essentials ready before your first lesson.
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 is the most widely used beginner guitar book in the world. It teaches reading, chords, and basic technique through a clear, step-by-step progression. Our teachers use it as the core text for the first several months of study.
Extra strings are a must — beginners break strings more often than experienced players because they're still developing their touch. D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze strings are our pick for acoustic guitar (bright, balanced tone that sounds great on any acoustic), and we recommend keeping a spare set in your case at all times. The Dunlop Tortex variety pack lets you experiment with different thicknesses to find your preferred pick.
A clip-on tuner is essential — guitar needs to be tuned before every practice session, and beginners can't rely on their ear yet. The Snark SN5X clips right to the headstock and is accurate and easy to read. A music stand rounds out the kit for proper practice posture.
Who This Bundle Is For
- ✓ Brand new guitar students of any age
- ✓ Acoustic or electric guitar beginners
- ✓ Adult beginners starting guitar lessons
- ✓ Parents preparing for a child's first guitar lesson
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