(Guitar Educational). Total Rock Guitar is a unique and comprehensive source for learning rock guitar, designed to develop both lead and rhythm playing. This book/CD pack covers: getting a tone that rocks; open chords, power chords and barre chords; riffs, scales and licks; string bending, strumming, palm muting, harmonics and alternate picking; all rock styles; and much more. The examples in the book are in standard notation with chord grids and tablature, and the CD includes full-band backing for all 22 songs.

A guide to the guitar containing twenty lessons, with chords, scales, timing, and rhythm a few of the topics covered, and including a complete chord dictionary with notation and fingering charts. The book also discusses amplifying the guitar (whether acoustic or electric), recording and performing, and features brief biographical portraits of great players with details of their equipment and a discography of their key recordings.

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.

GUITAR FUNDAMENTALS MADE EASY Feeling stuck on the guitar? Guitar players are usually unaware of the poor habits that cripple their progress. There’s no shortage of books and courses on playing chords, scales, riffs, and songs. The problem is that these often overlook one simple truth: How you play is more important than what you play. All the tips, licks, and playing tricks won’t help much if your fundamental technique works against you. How can you improve if you’re focused on the wrong things? Total Guitar Technique is the culmination of over 25 years playing experience, trial and error, observation, and study. This book focuses on the critical things that most others leave out. It explains how your natural playing ability can be nurtured and enhanced to improve accuracy, speed, and stamina. This guide outlines how to identify and overcome the unhelpful playing habits that stand between you and the player you want to be. From the basics of holding the guitar to the nuances of picking technique, this book provides a clear, concise, and easy-to-follow road map to effortless playing! ONLINE BONUS: This book is complete with free online bonus material. It comes bundled with a companion website to enhance your learning experience. Extras include audio examples, backing tracks, bonus downloads, and more. Join thousands of students worldwide! Like easy-to-follow lessons, pro playing tips, and jam-packed value? You’ll love learning from this international bestselling instructor. SCROLL UP AND BUY NOW TO GET STARTED

This electric accompaniment to the best-selling Total Guitar Tutor is indispensible for the aspiring rock guitarist. A 74-minute CD provides a backing track for all the lessons, and most chapters feature up to 20 specifically written riffs of varying complexity. Two hundred photographs, 1000 diagrams, and icons alongside each exercise complete the effective, audio-visual teaching style.

Total Guitar Technique is the culmination of over 25 years playing experience, trial and error, observation, and study. This book focuses on the critical things that most others leave out. It explains how your natural playing ability can be nurtured and enhanced to improve accuracy, speed, and stamina. This guide outlines how to identify and overcome the unhelpful playing habits that stand between you and the player you want to be. From the basics of holding the guitar to the nuances of picking technique, this book provides a clear, concise, and easy-to-follow road map to effortless playing!

YOUR STEP-BY-STEP, NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO RESULTS Would you play an entire baseball game just to practice batting? Of course not! Practice is about isolating specific skills that need work. Yet on guitar we get stuck doing the same old stuff, with no real plan, and wonder why we're not improving. The issue isn't finding things to try—there are thousands of exercises out there! The problem is making sense of it all. Where to start? What to focus on? And how to know what works? Total Guitar Workout is the complete, start-to-finish workout system for guitar! This book demystifies the key mechanics in building stamina, coordination, dexterity, and speed. These exercises are bite-sized, easy to understand, and perfect for all skill levels. Beyond building good habits long-term, you'll achieve results in just a few pages. Want an exercise book that works? Discover the skill-builders you'll wish you'd found years ago! ONLINE BONUS: This book is complete with free online bonus material. It comes bundled with a companion website to enhance your learning experience. Extras include audio examples, backing tracks, bonus downloads, and more. Join thousands of students worldwide! Like easy-to-follow lessons, pro playing tips, and jam-packed value? You'll love learning from this international bestselling instructor. SCROLL UP AND BUY NOW TO GET STARTED

"Chords for Kids" is a handy resource for children and early learners of guitar and keyboard. Chords are one of the most important ways that children can learn about music. They provide a fast route into playing with others and encourage a feeling for structure and composition. The simple and clean layout provides chord diagrams on each spread, for both guitar and keyboard, allowing a parent or teacher to explain easily. Using a simple tab-per-key approach, it covers all of the basic chords in each key, including majors, minors, triads, fourths, sixths, sevenths and ninths. Some variations are included at the back for further exploration.