Publications

The Metal Guitar Method Book and DVD by Matthias Young guides the beginning student on a journey through the art and technique of metal guitar. This comprehensive method starts with the basics like proper playing position and reading tab and then progresses to power chords, playing scales, sweep picking, drop tuning, and finger tapping. Through the course of learning to play 24 original songs, Matthias will teach you the concepts and techniques that every metal guitar god uses. The 96 page book also contains a DVD with over two hours of video instruction. Additional bonus videos and jam tracks are available as free downloads. Available at Amazon.

Guitar Quest: Essentials is designed to be used as both a beginning acoustic guitar method as well as a basic reference manual. The essential concepts presented in this text will cover key elements which are necessary in learning and playing the guitar.

After completing this method, you will have acquired a basic understanding of simple chords, and how to play and transition between them while keeping a steady rhythm. You will learn to play basic strumming patterns and chord progressions—the foundation of many a song.

Beautifully designed, the visual appeal of this eBook can aid in increased focus and musical retention. Throughout these pages, there are clear photos, custom-designed graphics, and other forms of multimedia to help as you begin your quest in learning to play the guitar. Available at Apple Books.

The Beginning Guitar Method by Matthias Young is a multi-touch eBook designed to make learning to play the guitar as easy as possible. Take control of the music as you learn! Choose from Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz, Bluegrass, or Solo Acoustic Guitar with every song! This eBook includes tons of audio examples and over an hour of HD Video with on-screen tablature! This is simply the best and easiest way to learn.

Start by learning the basic fundamentals of guitar playing, such as stringing your guitar, tuning, and proper left and right hand position. The different sections of the eBook cover everything from individual notes and melodies to basic chord forms and how they’re applied to the guitar. Also included is a reference section with basic scales, common chords and progressions, and essential strumming patterns.

Standard notation and tablature are used with every song and exercise. You’ll also learn rhythmic notation for strumming chords. With the combined strumming patterns and chord progressions, you’ll be able to play hundreds of popular songs after completing Matthias Young’s Beginning Guitar Method. Available at Apple Books.