Name: How to Play Guitar
ISBN: 9780312287061

At a Glance

Who It's For

Learners seeking step-by-step guitar instructionGuitar players interested in learning a range of music styles

Book Details

Authors: Roger Evans
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: December 10, 2001
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Guitar · Piano & Keyboards
Reading lane: Guitar

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Music Study
Guitar

About This Book

In How to Play Guitar guitar players of all levels will find a wealth of instruction and inspiration. Whether you want to play pop, folk, country, rock, blues, jazz, classical, or any other style of music, you will pick up the basic techniques without tedious drills and exercises. Using real music and a step-by-step approach, How to Play Guitar will teach you about: - Choosing and buying a guitar - Tuning your instrument correctlyReading sheet music, guitar music, and tablat...

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In How to Play Guitar guitar players of all levels will find a wealth of instruction and inspiration. Whether you want to play pop, folk, country, rock, blues, jazz, classical, or any other style of music, you will pick up the basic techniques without tedious drills and exercises. Using real music and a step-by-step approach, How to Play Guitar will teach you about: - Choosing and buying a guitar - Tuning your instrument correctlyReading sheet music, guitar music, and tablature - Playing melodies with chordsFingerpicking - Mastering left-hand techniques, including sliding and bending notes - Transposing melodies from one key to another and much more.