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Guitar for Dummies® by Mark Phillips and Jon Chappell (1998, Trade Paperback)
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Item specifics
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- For Dummies
- ISBN
- 9780764551062
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
076455106X
ISBN-13
9780764551062
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038409467
Product Key Features
Book Title
Guitar for Dummies®
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1998
Topic
Musical Instruments / Guitar
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
20 oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
98-087102
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
787.87/193
Table Of Content
Introduction. Part I: So You Wanna Play Guitar. Chapter 1: Guitar 101. Chapter 2: Turn On, Tune In. Chapter 3: Ready, Set...Not Yet: Developing the Tools and Skills to Play. Part II: So Start Playing: The Basics. Chapter 4: The Easiest Way to Play: Basic Major and Minor Chords. Chapter 5: Playing Melodies without Reading Music! Chapter 6: Adding Some Spice: Basic 7th Chords Part III: Beyond the Basics: Starting to Sound Cool. Chapter 7: Up the Neck: Playing Melodies in Position and in Double-Stops. Chapter 8: Stretching Out: Barre Chords. Chapter 9: Special Articulation: Making the Guitar Talk. Part IV: A Cornucopia of Styles. Chapter 10: Rock Chapter 11: Blues. Chapter 12: Folk. Chapter 13: Classical. Part V: Gearing Up: A Buyer's Guide. Chapter 14: Perfectly Good Guitars. Chapter 15: Guitar Accessories. Part VI: Care and Feeding. Chapter 16: Getting Strung Along: Changing Strings. Chapter 17: Staying Fit: Basic Maintenance and Repairs. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: 10 Guitarists You Should Know. Chapter 19: 10 Guitars You Should Know. Appendix A: How to Read Music. Appendix B: How to Use the CD. Index. Book Registration Information.
Synopsis
Play-along audio CD included! The fun and easy way to start playing the guitar Covers rock, blues, folk, and classical styles Start strumming tunes right away_without reading music 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. From simple chord progressions to smokin' blues licks, it delivers just what you need to make beautiful music _ and have some fun while you fret! Discover how to: Strum basic chords and simple melodies Expand your range with advanced techniques Explore rock, blues, folk, and classical fundamentals Choose the right guitar Tune, change strings, and make simple repairs All this on the audio CD All 97 songs and exercises from the book on audio CD Play along with "Simple Gifts," "Streets of Laredo," a heavy metal power chord progression, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," Chuck Berry-slides, a country riff with palm muting, "Chuck's Duck," blues turnarounds, "Mississippi Mud," a folk thumd-brush-up pattern, "House of the Rising Sun," a contrapuntal classical exercise, and many more Get Smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummmies DailyTM e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers, 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., 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.
LC Classification Number
MT580.P45 1998
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Pages are all good. The cover is a little rough but that doesn't really matter, it's the content that matters.
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