--- product_id: 41385782 title: "Modern Guitar Method Complete Edition, Part 2" brand: "mel baywilliam bay" price: "€ 94.76" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/41385782-modern-guitar-method-complete-edition-part-2 store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Modern Guitar Method Complete Edition, Part 2 **Brand:** mel baywilliam bay **Price:** € 94.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Modern Guitar Method Complete Edition, Part 2 by mel baywilliam bay - **How much does it cost?** € 94.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/41385782-modern-guitar-method-complete-edition-part-2) ## Best For - mel baywilliam bay enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mel baywilliam bay brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Modern Guitar Method Complete Edition, Part 2 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51pltnCWegL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very complete; should have a teacher at first *by R***L on Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021* This book (and the companion Volume 2) provide a huge amount of guitar instruction, from the absolute never touched a guitar before beginner level right on up so that the player is at a level suitable for quite advanced studies.It's the old Mel Bay method reworked and expanded by son Bill Bay, in its largest and most modern form. Book 1 covers grades 1-4. Book 2 gets pretty deep with grades 5-8, but that should be the subject of a separate review.The book is not "talky" in that verbal explanations are on the terse side. For the very beginner, this will likely not be suitable and a teacher would be a huge help. (That's true in general but specifically true for this method book.) Once you get the basics down, self-study becomes possible, but if you can afford a teacher, staying with the teacher through at least the first three grades would be best, and longer if possible.So, what's here? We have a walk through basic music reading and quite basic music theory; we have a study of notes on the strings; and then we make our way into keys and position playing. Key presentation is by fifths (not 4ths as in many jazz books).In each key there are scales and chords, also built up progressively.But what I really like about this edition over earlier, briefer Mel Bay method books, and over many other methods, is the amount and variety of practice material. There are just loads of exercises, studies, and surprisingly nice little pieces to play. Nothing fancy at first, of course, but still fun and pleasing even if not at Carnegie Hall recital level. In this respect, the book goes far beyond any other book I've ever come across.Online audio is available. I find that a great help even for simpler exercises and pieces as it's great to hear how something should be done.I give the method 4 stars. As an intermediate player, I'm still using book 1 for review and practice. I can't quite go five stars because of the weak verbal content and the lack of an index, making it quite hard to find things later on.There are months if not years of study in Book 1. It's aimed at making you a musician, not a hack. If you are serious and are willing to put in the work, it's a good method. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are really serious about learning to play the guitar, this book will take you far. *by M***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018* If you are really serious about learning to play the guitar, this will take you far. The lessons progress fairly easily. If you don't have any background, a few lessons or pointers from a guitarist might be helpful for things like holding the guitar, the pick, placing the finger, etc.If you already read music and play any other instrument, the first 90 pages should go fairly quickly.The ONLY complaint I have is it would help if the book were not bound but hole punched and put in a binder so it can lay flat on the music stand. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Practice! *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2018* Pretty easy to follow. Advice from my teacher: practice the exercises slowly at first and use a metronome. (There are plenty of free apps out there, I saw no need to buy one.) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/41385782-modern-guitar-method-complete-edition-part-2](https://www.desertcart.at/products/41385782-modern-guitar-method-complete-edition-part-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*