Teaches the fundamentals of playing guitar, from purchasing the right model to learning scales and chords, and includes information on tuning, slide playing, and equipment.

Narratives on famous guitarists and the extra details on guitar history are fine, but that’s not what readers need or want when they are eager to master their new guitar. The Only Basic Guitar Instruction Book You’ll Ever Need jumps straight into teaching beginners note reading, hand positions, and other essentials, including how to hold their guitar properly and pick notes with their right hand; progress beyond the basics to integrate playing with both hands; shift positions, play harmony, and understand chord structures; and more! Although learning the guitar can seem intimidating, this easy-to-use, step-by-step guide is simple enough even for novices, who can start picking simple tunes and learn to play chords in no time.

"A complete guide to learning acoustic guitar, acoustic guitar chords, acoustic rhythm guitar and a bunch of electric guitar songs, everything a total beginner needs from: 1. Covering all 15 basic guitar chords (majors, minors, sevenths) 2. Finger exercises that help build strength and dexterity while playing. 3. Covers eighth notes and rests. (all beginner books do not cover this topic) 4. 10 original tunes. 5. Proper strumming patterns. 6. Play in different styles, including rock, blues, latin, folk, and classical. 7. Very simple to follow instructions and illustrations. 8. Even basic music theory. And much more ..."--Publisher

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Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has expanded into a library, including theory, chord study, play-alongs and more. This best-selling method teaches the basics in a logical sequence, with concise and complete information that is easily accessible to students. Numerous chord diagrams and fingering photos help students quickly learn how to read music and play chords. Exciting music arranged in pop, rock, blues, country and folk styles makes learning to play the guitar an enjoyable and life-long reward.

Be a star on the bass guitar! The bass guitar is an essential instrument in the "big three" styles of music: rock, jazz, and Latin. If you want to learn to play what's often called the heart of a band, you can do it with The Everything Bass Guitar Book with CD. You'll get an introduction to music theory, learn about common bass lines and patterns, and discover how the bass can be used as a solo instrument. Written by two accomplished musicians, this step-by-step guide outlines the basics of playing this versatile instrument, including: Where to find the right equipment--from a bass to an amp and accessories How to read notation and tablature Hand and finger techniques Improvisational methods and ensemble skills By following the easy-to-understand instructions and special audio lessons on CD, you'll learn how to play the bass in no time at all!

Learn to play electric guitar in only 5 months and 20 lessons. This book is an amazing resource for newbies and veterans a like. Over 250 audio examples to download for free. Practice exercises for muscle memory and dexterity. Techniques taught include alternate picking, arpeggios, sweep picking, string skipping, legato, hammer on, pull off, vibrato, slide, palm mute, string bending, and rhythm and solo guitar. Everything you need to know about playing guitar is in this book from basic music theory to electric guitar playing techniques. * How do I hold the guitar? * What are chords and scales, how are they formed? * What are the meanings of terms and signs in music? * What are the playing techniques on the electric guitar? * How can I play solo guitar or rhythm guitar? You will find the answers to all of these questions and more in this book.