Guitar All-in-One For Dummies (Paperback)
Product Description
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
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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
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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
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Play the blues — explore rhythm and lead techniques, signature riffs, blues progressions, and the achievements of great blues guitarists
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Go classical — learn about the history of classical guitar, combine arpeggios and melody, and sample different genres
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Practice, practice, practice — try your hand at major scales, minor scales, and chord exercises to rev up stalled skills
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Write songs and music — check out different song forms, understand modes, and compose with chords
Product Details
* Paperback: 696 pages
* Publisher: For Dummies; Pap/Com edition (August 3, 2009)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0470481331
* ISBN-13: 978-0470481332
* Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
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