A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the guitar If you’ve just bought a guitar, or you’ve had one for a while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how to play the popular instrument. There’s so much to know about owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin? In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and music teachers shows you the essentials you need to know about owning and playing a guitar. From picking your first notes to exploring music theory and composition, maintaining your gear, and diving into the specifics of genres like blues and rock, this book is a comprehensive and practical goldmine of indispensable info. Created for the budding guitarist who wants all their lessons and advice in one place, the book will show you how to: Maintain, tune, and string your guitar, as well as decipher music notation and guitar tablature Understand guitar theory, sounds and techniques to help you learn new songs and add your style to classic tunes Practice several popular genres of guitar music, including blues, rock, and classical Access accompanying online video and audio instructional resources that demonstrate the lessons you find in the book Perfect for guitar players at any skill level, Guitar All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their own guitar and make great music.
Want to be a classical guitarist, but never had a lesson? No problem — this hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play scales, melodies, and full-length pieces in the classical style.
Create the perfect sound — use the photographs to position your fingers correctly every time Break a chord down — understand the theory of how a chord is put together Follow complete and illustrated walkthroughs — get going with a ...
Go online to practice your riffs and chords and develop your style as a blues musician. Order your copy of Blues Guitar For Dummies today and get ready to start shredding! P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right.
Let’s face it – in the music world, guitars set the standard for cool. Since the 1950s, many of the greatest performers in rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and country have...
Tune, change strings, and make basic repairs Play different musical styles including rock, blues, and more Access to over 85 videos and 95 audio tracks online Strum your way to stardom Whether you prefer the cool sounds of the acoustic or ...
Review basic guitar fundamentals — posture, holding the guitar, sitting and standing with the guitar Brush up on guitar notation — decoding tablature, comprehending chord diagrams, interpreting neck diagrams, recognizing rhythm slashes ...
Guitar Theory 101 — find out how guitar theory will change the way you hear and learn music and navigate your way around the fretboard From the ground up — discover how major scale triads make chords (and what those little numbers mean ...
With the help of this friendly guide, you'll learn to play examples of eighth and sixteenth note rhythms—including common strum patterns heard in popular music—to improve your guitar rhythm, feel, and timing.
(Guitar Educational). Teach Yourself to Play Guitar has been created specifically for the student with no music-reading background.
Karen Manthey Stephan Bodian Carol Ann Rinzler Bill Hughes Edward C . Bag Bob Dr . Maclitus Susan Brittain ... Withee Ken Withee Rosemarie Withee Ken Withee Jennifer Reed Liz Kao Jon Paz Matt Krantz Wallace Wang 9781119181705 USA $ 29 .