Product Description
This is eMedia Guitar Method version 4 - the newest version of this effective guitar software which makes learning fun regardless of the type of guitar you own. Learn conveniently at home with over 160 comprehensive lessons covering everything from the basics through chord strumming, rock styles, playing melodies, and fingerpicking. Learn over 70 songs including hits from artists such as Bob Dylan and Steve Miller. This new version includes larger, easy-to-read screens, enhanced audio and video, and custom animated fretboard skins. Watch more than 50 large-format videos featuring instructor Kevin Garry, Ph.D., including split-screens and close-ups of both hands. Songs and exercises can be heard as either live recorded audio or MIDI tracks you can slow down or speed up. Both guitar tablature and standard music notation are taught in a way that's easy to understand. This program is equivalent to several thousand dollars of private instruction - ideal for beginners seeking exceptional value in guitar lessons.
"eMedia Guitar Method 1 is the best CD-ROM package I've seen for guitar instruction." – Guitar One Magazine
Editors' Choice "This program is comprehensive, clear, well organized, and visually compelling." PC Magazine
eMedia Guitar Method Volume 1 features songs in a variety of genres to make learning fun and memorable! Our latest version includes dynamic, enhanced, multi-track audio playback of hit songs popularized by well-known artists, such as:
* Bob Dylan ("Knockin' on Heaven's Door")
* Rolling Stones/The Doors ("Little Red Rooster")
* The Steve Miller Band ("Rock N' Me")
* Heart ("Dreamboat Annie")
* Rod Stewart/Tom Waits ("Downtown Train")
* The Grateful Dead ("Uncle John's Band").
Also included are popular songs, including "Scarborough Fair", "La Bamba", "Midnight Special", "Ode to Joy", "Minuet", "Greensleeves" , "House of the Rising Sun" and many others.
Over 160 Step-by-Step Lessons
Arranged in ten chapters, the lessons cover the basics from holding, stringing, and tuning the guitar to playing chords and melodies, culminating in an explanation of fingerpicking styles and reading standard music notation. Lessons include a variety of exercises and songs. In total, there are over 50 full-motion, large-format videos and over three hours of audio and video! On-screen teacher Kevin Garry, Ph.D., provides clear and friendly instruction.
New! Larger, Easier-to-Use Interface!
The content window size has been increased by 25% and made the screens easier to read and use!
Animated Fretboard (with Six Different Skins!)
Displays fingering positions as the music plays. It allows you to see exactly how to play the song on a guitar fretboard as you hear the music. Music tracking highlights the notes being played on the screen, making it simple to follow along. Includes option for both right- and left-handed views. New fretboard skins: Rickenbacker, Strat, Gretsch, '59 Les Paul and more!
Over 50 Large-Format Videos
Professional guitar instructor Kevin Garry, Ph.D., guides you in over 50 videos with demonstrations of techniques - now larger, with enhanced quality!
Music Notation Display Options
Learn via guitar tablature or standard music notation through this easily accessible menu option.
Audio Tracking
Highlighting of the music and lyrics as they're heard makes it easy to follow along on guitar.
Variable-Speed MIDI
Slows down the audio to any tempo, while the Animated Fretboard shows song fingering as the music plays. Learn at the pace best suited to your skill level!
Automatic Tuner
Tune your guitar quickly and easily. A precision gauge allows you to play into your computer's microphone and immediately get feedback to see if you're too high or too low. Full audio reference notes also provided.
Chord Dictionary
Includes fingering charts and recorded sounds for over 250 chords. Easy access helps you learn songs with new chords quickly. An indispensable reference tool!
Digital Metronome
Allows you to set your own tempo and work on your picking speed, rhythm and timing. Provides both visual cue and/or audio tick. Full range of tempi, from largo to presto.
Digital Recorder
Record and play yourself back! This feature allows you to compare your recordings with the instructor's version, fine tune your skills and store musical ideas.
System Requirements
Windows:
Windows 98/NT/2000/Me/XP/Vista
CD-ROM drive, sound card, 256+ color display
16 MB of free RAM, 40 MB of free disk space
Macintosh:
Power PC (or faster), Intel OK
Mac OS X 10.1+
CD-ROM drive, 256+ color display
16 MB of free RAM, 83MB of free disk space
Additional Information
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