Overview
Entertainment Time – Level 1 is a beginner guitar method by Sumin Tee, created specifically for young learners. The book introduces fundamental guitar skills through a gradual combination of beginner notation, sight-reading, first-position playing, chords and strumming.
Well-known nursery rhymes and creative illustrations are incorporated into the lessons to make early guitar learning more approachable and engaging for children.
Key Features
Designed specifically for young beginner guitar students
Introduces standard music notation and basic sight-reading
Develops playing in the first position
Introduces beginner chords and strumming patterns
Uses familiar nursery rhymes and simple musical pieces
Creative illustrations help connect music learning with visual learning
Progressive approach suitable for structured beginner lessons
Can be used for private lessons or guided home practice
Part of the Entertainment Time Level 1 & 2 guitar method series by Sumin Tee
Featured Repertoire
The book uses a selection of well-known nursery rhymes and beginner-friendly songs to reinforce the techniques introduced throughout the lessons.
The familiar repertoire gives young learners opportunities to apply newly introduced notes, rhythms and playing techniques in recognisable musical contexts.
What Students Will Develop
Students will develop:
Basic guitar playing position and coordination
Reading beginner musical notation
Sight-reading fundamentals
Recognition and playing of notes in the first position
Basic chord knowledge
Chord-to-chord coordination
Introductory strumming technique
Rhythm and timing awareness
Ability to connect written notation with practical guitar playing
Confidence through playing familiar songs
Technical Exercises
The method introduces technical skills progressively through simple musical exercises and repertoire, including:
First-position note playing
Basic note-reading exercises
Beginner rhythm patterns
Simple sight-reading
Basic chord shapes
Chord changes
Introductory strumming patterns
Applying notes and chords within familiar songs
Product Details
Brand/Author: Sumin Tee
Series: Entertainment Time – Guitar Methods for Young Beginners
Instrument: Guitar
Level: Beginner / Young Beginner
Book: Level 1
Edition: 2nd Edition
Publisher: Sumin Tee
Cover: Soft Cover
Overview
Entertainment Time – Level 1 is a beginner guitar method by Sumin Tee, created specifically for young learners. The book introduces fundamental guitar skills through a gradual combination of beginner notation, sight-reading, first-position playing, chords and strumming.
Well-known nursery rhymes and creative illustrations are incorporated into the lessons to make early guitar learning more approachable and engaging for children.
Key Features
Designed specifically for young beginner guitar students
Introduces standard music notation and basic sight-reading
Develops playing in the first position
Introduces beginner chords and strumming patterns
Uses familiar nursery rhymes and simple musical pieces
Creative illustrations help connect music learning with visual learning
Progressive approach suitable for structured beginner lessons
Can be used for private lessons or guided home practice
Part of the Entertainment Time Level 1 & 2 guitar method series by Sumin Tee
Featured Repertoire
The book uses a selection of well-known nursery rhymes and beginner-friendly songs to reinforce the techniques introduced throughout the lessons.
The familiar repertoire gives young learners opportunities to apply newly introduced notes, rhythms and playing techniques in recognisable musical contexts.
What Students Will Develop
Students will develop:
Basic guitar playing position and coordination
Reading beginner musical notation
Sight-reading fundamentals
Recognition and playing of notes in the first position
Basic chord knowledge
Chord-to-chord coordination
Introductory strumming technique
Rhythm and timing awareness
Ability to connect written notation with practical guitar playing
Confidence through playing familiar songs
Technical Exercises
The method introduces technical skills progressively through simple musical exercises and repertoire, including:
First-position note playing
Basic note-reading exercises
Beginner rhythm patterns
Simple sight-reading
Basic chord shapes
Chord changes
Introductory strumming patterns
Applying notes and chords within familiar songs
Product Details
Brand/Author: Sumin Tee
Series: Entertainment Time – Guitar Methods for Young Beginners
Instrument: Guitar
Level: Beginner / Young Beginner
Book: Level 1
Edition: 2nd Edition
Publisher: Sumin Tee
Cover: Soft Cover