Welcome to Play Guitar By Numbers. 

Here you can learn to play tunes in just a few minutes without reading music. Starting with a few well known folk songs this simple method will enable you to play melodic melodies and be the envy of those who simply see the guitar as something to strum. The style taught here is also ideal for those who sing like a crow with a sore throat. The guitar makes a beautiful noise so let it do the singing for you.

 

The first four lessons are free after that you need to buy and download the songbook. 

 

Now click the Secret Code link in the red navigation bar and get started.

Why Melodies?

As time goes by new song books will be made available. We shall also feature works by artists whom we deem worthy of the name.

This site is run by a guitarist with over forty years experience of gigging, teaching, retailing, designing, repairing and making guitars. If you have suggestions for future lessons or any queries about the world of guitars then use the Contact Page link to get in touch. 

 

 

Lessons published here are all in the public domain unless otherwise stated. ie the composer has been dead for 70 years or more! It is awkward but it is the Law.

The positive side of this is that all these tunes have stood the test of time and survived the fickleness of publlic taste.

 

 

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To hear this style in action visit Johnguitars and listen to samples of, "The Year Album," and ,"Guitar Parts."

 

Click here to buy the CD