Guitar For DummiesHave you always wanted to play guitar? Who wouldn't? Think of Jimi Hendrix wailing away on his Stratocaster. . . Chuck Berry duck-walking across the stage to "Johnny B. Goode." . .B.B. King making his "Lucille" cry the blues. No doubt about it--guitars are "cool." "Guitar For Dummies" 2nd Edition tells you everything a beginning or intermediate guitarist needs to know: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it, this book has it all--and you don't even need to know how to read music. Full of photo-illustrated exercises and songs you can play to practice the techniques discussed in each section, this step-by-step guide will take you through the basics and beyond before you can say "Eric Clapton." You'll learn how to: Match yourself with the guitar and equipment that fits your needs and budgetSelect the right accessories: amps, picks, pedals, capos, cases, and other goodiesPick and strum to produce a clean, clear, buzz-free toneKnow whether you're "really" in tunePlay melodies without reading musicPerform basic guitar maintenance and repairsBuild strength and dexterity while playingPlay in different styles, including rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classicalMake your guitar "talk" with bends and slides! Fully revised and updated, with an all new interactive CD that allows readers to listen, learn, tune, and play along, "Guitar For Dummies" 2nd Edition is the perfect introductory guide for any novice acoustic or electric guitar player. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. |
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User Review - David Hernando Sancha - GoodreadsThe perfect complement to RockSmith 2014 for finally learning how to play guitar :). Read full review
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User Review - Daniel Domenech - GoodreadsIt lacked some things, but it's still a good reference. Will have to look up other books though. Read full review
Contents
Classical | 231 |
247 | |
Purchasing and Caring for Your Guitar | 261 |
279 | |
295 | |
307 | |
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How to Read Music | 339 |
127 | |
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351 | |
How to Use the CD | 355 |
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