Have you ever wondered where the guitar greats learnt their craft? They probably started off just as you have – with a handy helper! We have the ultimate version of starter guides in the Guitar Series. Grab your copy and get started on your journey to becoming one of those star guitarists you’re always admiring! The Puerto Rican Guitar Method, authored by Samuel Ramos, is your step-by-step guide to learning to play the guitar perfectly. Perfect beginnings make for perfect performances! This book teaches you everything you need to learn, right from the beginning. That means this book starts at how you should be seated while playing the guitar, which fingers to use and how to use them as well as tips on performing in public. From Aguinaldos to Puerto Rican Danzas, this guide teaches you to play even the simplest of songs with style. It covers all basic steps from parts of a guitar, chords both major and minor, and scales. The book has been transcribed in two languages, English and Spanish. This feature enables you to follow instructions in the language you’re comfortable in, increasing your grasp of the art of guitar playing. What You'll Learn Foundations of Guitar Playing : Discover the essentials, from your seating posture to finger placement, ensuring you start on the right note. - Performance Tips : Gain confidence with expert advice on playing in public. - Musical Styles : Master a variety of Puerto Rican music, from Aguinaldos to Danzas, and play even the simplest songs with flair. - Core Concepts : Learn everything from guitar anatomy to major and minor chords, as well as scales. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource. This book is a gem of knowledge that will culminate in limitless talent, if applied correctly and with perseverance. Get your book today and open up your mind to the siren strings of the guitar! Samuel Ramos, born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, started playing the guitar with his father at the age of 12. At the age of 15, he discovered the cuatro and began taking lessons with Norton Torres. As a high school student, he joined the school's rondalla (an instrumental group) playing both guitar and cuatro. Samuel holds a BA in music education from Antillean Adventist University in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, with a major in classical guitar. He studied under the tutelage of Dr. Jacques Landre. In 1999, he recorded his first instrumental CD for solo guitar, Meditando en la Cruz (Meditating on the Cross), He joined the faculty of the Juan Morel Campos Performing Arts School in Ponce, as a strings instructor. He later became an assistant professor of guitar at the Inter-American University of San German, Puerto Rico. He also served as a public school music teacher for 6 years in Lajas, Puerto Rico Samuel resides in Winter Haven, Florida with his wife Brenda and two sons, and currently teaches elementary music for the Polk County School of Florida.