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Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition
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083581
ISBN
9781119293354
Grade 9-AD
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Description
A great introduction to guitars for the newest of guitar players, this book gives great insight on how to play and understand your guitar. Starting with the basics, listed first is naming the guitar anatomy and essential terms that are used throughout the book. The playing instruction starts off with simple picking and strumming patterns and common chords. The playing gradually advances to more complicated rhythms, tabs, and songs by the end of the book. Illustrations of finger placements for chords are shown throughout the book. Also included are basic care and maintenance instructions, as well as tips on choosing equipment and guitars of your own. This is very much a guitar 101 class in a book. The book includes online access to 85 videos and 95 audio files that demonstrate many of the featured songs and exercises. 392 pgs, pb. ~ Brianna
Publisher's Description of Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition
The bestselling guide now updated with video demonstrations and audio tracks online
The guitar is one of the most versatile instruments in the world, which is why it's so appealing to musicians. Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition gives you everything a beginning or intermediate acoustic or electric guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it. Fully revised and updated, with online video and audio clips that help you learn and play along, you'll explore everything from simple chords and melodies to more challenging exercises that are designed to satisfy players of all levels. Additionally, new players can dive into the basics of guitar and accessory selection. Whether you prefer the cool sounds of the acoustic or the edgier tones of the electric, your guitar will get a lot of use as you play your way through the lessons presented in this integral book. But your journey doesn't stop at the last page! With an updated multimedia component, you have access to more than 80 online videos and 35 audio tracks that help build your talent.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | John Wiley & Sons |
| Grades: | 9-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781119293354 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.25 |
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