Guitar All-in-One for Dummies 8 Books in 1

Guitar All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
Jon Chappell | For Dummies | 2011-08-24 | 696 pages | English | PDF


Your comprehensive, hands-on guide to playing guitar

Have you always wanted to play the guitar? You can start today with these 8 minibooks. Covering both acoustic and electric guitar, this hands-on resource gives you all the instruction you need to play across multiple genres, whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist. You'll find plenty of tips for playing easier and more complex pieces — and for composing your own.


Gear up to start playing — understand the different parts of a guitar, find the right guitar for you, string and tune the instrument, and develop basic playing skills

Immerse yourself in sounds and technique — play major and minor chords, master left- and right-hand techniques, and play melodies in position and double-stops

Get ready to rock! — from Chuck Berry to Keith Richards to The Edge, see how the best play barre chords, hot licks, and sweet leads

Play the blues — explore rhythm and lead techniques, signature riffs, blues progressions, and the achievements of great blues guitarists

Go classical — learn about the history of classical guitar, combine arpeggios and melody, and sample different genres

Practice, practice, practice — try your hand at major scales, minor scales, and chord exercises to rev up stalled skills

Write songs and music — check out different song forms, understand modes, and compose with chords


Open the book and find:


Plenty of music examples and practice exercises

Musical styles and genres through the years

Correct hand position and posture

Basic playing techniques

Standard music notation and tablature

Tips for playing up the neck

Ways to solo and improvise leads

Different fingerstyles to play

Accessories for your guitar

A comprehensive guitar chord chart