Author(s): Consumer Dummies

MUSIC,CINEMA & TV

This is your comprehensive, hands-on guide to playing guitar. Have you always wanted to play the guitar? You can start today with these 8 minibooks. Covering both acoustic and electric guitar, this hands-on resource gives you all the instruction you need to play across multiple genres, whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist. You'll find plenty of tips for playing easier and more complex pieces - and for composing your own. Plus, you can play along with examples on the bonus CD! Gear up to start playing - understand the different parts of a guitar, find the right guitar for you, string and tune the instrument, and develop basic playing skills. Immerse yourself in sounds and technique - play major and minor chords, master left- and right-hand techniques, and play melodies in position and double-stops. Get ready to rock! - from Chuck Berry to Keith Richards to The Edge, see how the best play barre chords, hot licks, and sweet leads. Play the blues - explore rhythm and lead techniques, signature riffs, blues progressions, and the achievements of great blues guitarists. Go classical - learn about the history of classical guitar, combine arpeggios and melody, and sample different genres. Practice, practice, practice - try your hand at major scales, minor scales, and chord exercises to rev up stalled skills. Write songs and music - check out different song forms, understand modes, and compose with chords. Open the book and find: plenty of music examples and practice exercises; musical styles and genres through the years; correct hand position and posture; basic playing techniques; standard music notation and tablature; tips for playing up the neck; ways to solo and improvise leads; different fingerstyles to play; accessories for your guitar; and, a comprehensive guitar chord chart. Bonus CD includes: more than 90 tracks all played by the authors; songs from different guitar genres; examples of chord progressions, riffs, and more; major and minor scale patterns. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.