Guitar For DummiesLet’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 played the guitar. Playing electric guitar can put you out in front of a band, where you’re free to roam, sing, and make eye contact with your adoring fans. Playing acoustic guitar can make you the star of the vacation campfire sing-along or allow you to serenade that special someone. And playing any kind of guitar can bring out the music in your soul and become a valued lifetime hobby. Guitar For Dummies delivers everything the beginning to intermediate guitarist needs. The information has been carefully crafted so that you can find exactly what you want to know about the guitar. This clearly written guide is for anyone who wants to know how to
Figure out how to play anything from simple chord progressions to smokin’ blues licks. Guitar For Dummies also covers the following topics and more:
Guitar For Dummies also contains a play-along audio CD that contains all 97 songs and exercises from the book. Whether you’re contemplating a career as a heavy metal superstar or you just want to strum a few folk songs for your friends, this friendly book-and-CD package makes it easy to pick up the guitar and start playing. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. |
Contents
Guitar 101 | 33 |
Turn On Tune In | 41 |
Ready Set Not Yet Developing the Tools and Skills to Play | 49 |
So Start Playing The Basics | 61 |
The Easiest Way to Play Basic Major and Minor Chords | 63 |
Playing Melodies without Reading Music | 69 |
Adding Some Spice Basic 7th Chords | 73 |
Beyond the Basics Starting to Sound Cool | 89 |
Classical | 235 |
Gearing Up A Buyers Guide | 253 |
Perfectly Good Guitars | 255 |
Guitar Accessories | 271 |
Care and Feeding | 287 |
Getting Strung Along Changing Strings | 289 |
Staying Fit Basic Maintenance and Repairs | 301 |
The Part of Tens | 315 |
Up the Neck Playing Melodies in Position and in DoubleStops | 91 |
Stretching Out Barre Chords | 107 |
Special Articulation Making the Guitar Talk | 131 |
A Cornucopia of Styles | 157 |
Rock | 159 |
Blues | 187 |
Folk | 211 |
10 Guitarists You Should Know | 317 |
10 Guitars You Should Know | 321 |
How to Read Music | 325 |
How to Use the CD | 335 |
Index | 343 |
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