We will be looking at two popular products, the Zen Guitar by Philip Toshio Sudo and the Ultimate Guitar Chords, Scales & Arpeggios Handbook. Find out what separates these two items with the full comparison review below. For more information and product comparisons, check out our longer article here.
Everyone has different preferences and priorities, so to make choosing easier we have attempted to give a frank review of the products. Let's start with the Zen Guitar by Philip Toshio Sudo.
Next let's have a look at the Ultimate Guitar Chords, Scales & Arpeggios Handbook.
This book has a unique and interesting flair. Zen guitar offers its eastern wisdom and how to apply it to music and performance of today. It postulates that every individual carries their own song, that makes them a special human being.
This is a new edition, with so many lessons! You will be busy for a long time. Not to worry, not in a bad way though. There are just so many great lessons, you can be as busy as you want; becoming a great guitarist! There 240 lessons with step by step instructions, and streaming videos.
HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON | |
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Zen Guitar by Philip Toshio Sudo |
Ultimate Guitar Chords, Scales & Arpeggios Handbook |
KEY FEATURES | |
+Unique teaching approach |
+240 lessons with streaming video |
WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT | |
It has a very refreshing approach to what it means to be a musician. There is a unique twist on things, that are impactful and eye-opening. It's not about commercialized methods, but tapping into your own song and sound to become a master guitarist. |
Well, you get three to five years worth of guitar lessons within this book. That is quite impressive, that amount of expertise without having to pay, bid dollars for classes! Let's not forget the 240 lessons and streaming videos. It doesn’t get too much better than this! |
Also see Music Critic's article 10 Best Guitar Books in 2025 which includes even more information.