Hal Leonard La Guitare Pour Les Enfants
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Summary of This Method
Guitar for Children is a method designed to make learning guitar accessible from the very first notes. The progression is structured in a reassuring way: each step introduces a specific point (rhythm, finger placement, transitions, right hand/left hand coordination) to avoid overload and encourage natural assimilation.The major strength of this book lies in the repertoire, designed as a source of motivation: the child quickly plays familiar and rewarding melodies while consolidating technical basics. It includes iconic titles such as "Yellow Submarine" and "Eleanor Rigby" (The Beatles), "Get Up Stand Up" (Bob Marley), "Hound Dog" and "Love Me Tender" (Elvis Presley), "Surfin' U.S.A." and "Barbara Ann" (The Beach Boys), "I'm A Believer" (The Monkees), as well as "Ode to Joy" (Ludwig van Beethoven), "This Land Is Your Land" (Woody Guthrie), and "Brown Eyed Girl" (Van Morrison).
The method also alternates traditional songs and short pieces (such as "Frère Jacques," "Au Clair de la Lune," or the "Birthday Song"), with progressive pieces and exercises (for example "Cool Blues," "Étude," "Air on Two Notes"). The result: a lively, musical learning experience perfectly suited for use at home or in lessons.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | guitar (acoustic or electric) | Difficulty | beginner |
| Genre | children's guitar method | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this method suitable for both acoustic and electric guitar?
The method is designed for both acoustic and electric guitar, aimed at beginners.
Which songs are included in La Guitare Pour Les Enfants?
The repertoire notably includes "Yellow Submarine" and "Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles, "Get Up Stand Up" by Bob Marley, as well as "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley. Titles such as "Surfin' U.S.A.", "I'm A Believer" and "Brown Eyed Girl" are also featured in the book.
Does the method teach chords and rhythm?
The progression covers rhythm, finger positioning, chord transitions, and coordination between the right and left hand. Each step introduces a specific focus to avoid learning overload.
Which simple songs are offered to start children on guitar?
Traditional songs such as "Frère Jacques", "Au Clair de la Lune" and the "Birthday Song" are included. The book also offers progressive exercises, including "Cool Blues", "Étude" and "Air sur deux notes".
Can this method be used at home?
Its progressive structure allows for use both at home and in lessons. Familiar melodies, including Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" and Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land", support the acquisition of technical basics. The indicated level is beginner.
