The Ultimate Beginner Series by Alfred has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. This book & CD kit will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing rock rhythm and lead guitar. Topics include lead licks and patterns, lead guitar techniques, picking techniques, power chords and rhythm playing, major and minor scales and patterns, and reading music notation and TAB. The CD contains complete play-along tracks. Included TNT software lets you change the tempo and key to help you practice.