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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Idaho

Have 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 budget
 * Select the right accessories: amps, picks, pedals, capos, cases, and other goodies
 * Pick and strum to produce a clean, clear, buzz-free tone
 * Know whether you're really in tune
 * Play melodies without reading music
 * Perform basic guitar maintenance and repairs
 * Build strength and dexterity while playing
 * Play in different styles, including rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classical
 * Make 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.

Guitar for Dummies

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Mark Phillips

Jon Chappell

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Maryland

Art, music, drama/theater

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 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

 * Strum basic chords and simple melodies
 * Expand your range with advanced techniques
 * Play melodies without reading music
 * Choose the right guitar
 * Tune, change strings, and make simple repairs

Figure out how to play anything from simple chord progressions to smokin' blues licks. Guitar For Dummies also covers the following topics and more:

 * Hand position and posture
 * Basic major and minor chords
 * Adding spice with basic 7th chords and barre chords
 * Playing melodies in position and in double-stops
 * Different styles including rock, blues, folk, and classical
 * Buying a guitar and accessories
 * Taking care of your guitar

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.