By far the most comprehensive DVD ever offered for the beginner guitarist - well over 3 hours long! Over 50 Interactive Lessons! Step-by-step lessons incorporating clear, easy-to-follow 3-D graphics and unique play-along tracks teach the viewer the essential chords, scales, and techniques used by acoustic guitar players in every popular style, including rock, blues and country. This DVD is separated into two major sections: The First Step: tuning up Îà string names Îà essential chords and scales used by all players Îà music reference section (notes, rhythms, chords and scales) Îà practice tips Îà fretting-hand technique Îà picking-hand technique Îà backing tracks for play-along Îà animated 3-D fretboard graphics Play Acoustic!: rhythm technique (bare finger/thumb, bass/chord, fingerstyle, etc.) Îà soloing technique (chord embellishment, open-string chords, using a capo) Îà electrified acoustic Îà rock, blues and country styles Îà rhythm and solo technique in each style Îà backing tracks in each style for play-along Îà tips on caring for your instrument from the Fender Custom Shop. Special DVD Features include: Îà Bonus footage, including a Fender Factory Tour! Îà Looping function Îà Web links, including a web site specifically designed for beginning guitarists Îà Multi-language feature so you can hear the DVD in English, Spanish, German, French, or Japanese Îà Universally encoded for playability worldwide. Total running time: Approximately 225 minutes.