The Complete Guitar Course is designed to teach a beginner to play guitar in 20 easy-to-follow lessons. Included is basic music theory 101, and classic pieces as well as short inspirational stories from country, rock and blues artists. Whether it's the sweet, mellow sounds of Les Paul, the blues of B.B. King, the intense power of Slash, or the country twang of Chet Atkins, the guitar is at the heart modern music. It doesn't matter whether you're looking to become the next rock star or yearning to strum along at the next family get-together-- The Complete Guitar Course has everything you need to learn. Dozens of hits in all genres, including "Brown Eyed Girl," "Wonderful Tonight," "Walk This Way," and "Play that Funky Music" Choosing the right guitar and accessories Tuning, caring for, and changing strings Basic fingering, chords, and techniques Music theory 101 More than 25 short inspirational stories of legendary guitar players, such as Eric Clapton, Les Paul, Slash, Prince, Jack White, Chuck Berry, and Joni Mitchell Dust off that acoustic, plug in that electric, and get ready to rock...or strum- - you decide!

A step-by-step guide to guitar playing for kids.

Guide to playing the guitar.

Serious about jamming, understanding, and creating guitar-driven music? Easy. With an approachable and engaging style, Guitar Theory For Dummies goes beyond guitar basics, presenting the guidance intermediate to advanced players need to improve their improvisational and compositional skills. Plus, with access to audio tracks and video instruction online you can master the concepts and techniques covered in the book. Key content coverage includes: pentatonic and major scale patterns; the CAGED chord system, chord progressions, and playing by numbers; roots, keys, and applying scales, plus modes and modal scales; intervals and chord extensions; popular song references and theory applications that help you understand how to play popular music and contemporary guitar styles, and create music of your own. This title also features companion audio tracks and video content hosted online at Dummies.com The expert instruction and easy-to-digest information provides comprehensive guidance on how to apply music theory concepts to fretted instruments If you already have a handle on the basics and want to know more about the building blocks and theory behind guitar music, Guitar Theory For Dummies has you covered.

DIVThe Ultimate Guitar Course is the ideal instructional for beginner guitar players who are looking to start playing a few chords from day one.It’s a graded course that will take you from your very first lesson through mastering advanced soloing techniques.It includes an illustrated book with over 200 images, a laminated wall chart illustrating the guitar chords, as well as a CD-ROM in a slick and easy-to-carry portfolio.The Ultimate Guitar Course book is composed of self-contained one-page lessons with simple, easy-to-follow instructions as well as clear photos illustrating both hand placement and technique. The laminated guitar chord wall chart was designed so players can hang it behind your door for easy reference while you work yourself up from playing 1- and 2-chord songs to more complicated pieces.And finally, access the CD-ROM in your portfolio which includes a complete set of audio backing tracks for you to practice and test yourself.And because the memory stick is small and portable, we’ve also added the book and exercises in tab and notation right on it so you can take the complete course anywhere you need to be.Why wait?If you’ve wanted to learn guitar for years but just don’t have the time or patience for an expensive guitar instructor, then The Ultimate Guitar Course is for you.The lessons are quick and easy, and you’ll be strumming a few chords by the end of your first day!/div

A guitar method for absolute beginners. This book accompanies the DVD & online lessons available from www.andyguitar.co.uk that is used by around 5000 people per day! Andy created the most viewed guitar lesson on youtube, which is an absolute beginners first guitar lesson. This course follows on from this lesson giving structure, practice routines and help all aimed at helping beginners progress a quickly and smoothly as possible!

(Music Sales America). This book has been specially created for any guitarist who wants to learn note reading, be they beginners or more advanced players who have neglected this part of their musicianship. It starts with the very basics of written music and progressively introduces notes on each string one at a time until all notes in the "open position" (first five frets) of the guitar have been mastered, and up to 8th note rhythm subdivisions have been learned and applied. Also covered are sharps, flats, key signatures, accidentals, repeats and more. Each step includes practical exercises, handy tips and tricks and a simple repertoire for students to put their reading skills into practice. Spiral open so it lays flat no matter what page you're on.

Provides exercises for jazz guitar techniques, including jazz riffs, breaks, fill-ins, and solos.

"This book provides a quick, effective, un-complicated, and practical method to playing guitar. Get started right away and learn at your own pace in the comfort of your home."

Takes you through barre chords, bass runs and hammer-ons, the swing rhythm, classical style and music theory. Learn well-known songs by the Beatles, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, the Kinks, and many others!