The perfect solution for a novice guitar player looking to gain expertise without taking a lot of lessons! For every aspiring guitarist, Guitar for the Absolute Beginner, Complete teaches everything needed to start playing right away. The music lover who has never even held a guitar will play easy songs immediately, learning everything from chord strumming and fingerpicking to basic lead guitar and improvisation. Included is a 48-page chord dictionary to reference when playing these songs and more down the road. A DVD accompanies the book to display techniques found in the book as well as audio tracks for every example so you can watch and play along. Susan Mazer's warm and encouraging style will motivate even the most casual hobbyist to pick up a guitar and start learning now!