Guitar for dummies

Guitar for dummies

Mark Phillips, 1947-

Book - 2016

"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." --

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Subjects
Guitar > Methods > Self-instruction.
Guitar > Instruction and study.
Published
Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons [2016]
Language
English
Main Author
Mark Phillips, 1947- (author)
Other Authors
Jon Chappell (author)
Edition
Fourth edition
Physical Description
xii, 387 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9781119151432
  • Introduction
  • Part I: Getting Started with Guitar
  • Part II: Ready to Play: The Basics
  • Part III: Beyond the Basics: Starting to Sound Cool
  • Part IV: A Pile of Styles
  • Part V: A Guitar of Your Own
  • Part VI: The Part of Tens
  • Part VII: Appendixes
  • Index.
Review by Library Journal Review

The music guides in the popular "For Dummies" series all follow the same basic format, which includes much of the same information found in the other self-instruction resources reviewed here, but in more detail-getting started with the instrument, chords and melodies, playing technique, stylistic characteristics, and choosing instruments. Unlike most of the other series, the details of some techniques, such as fingerpicking, are covered in the chapters on style instead of getting chapters or sections of their own. These volumes also don't cover reading music, though scored examples are included: players who don't read are advised to pick up chords and melodies by ear from the accompanying CD. Best for teens and adults with some musical background, not necessarily with the guitar. Forthcoming titles include Classical Guitar For Dummies (Jul. 2009; ISBN 978-0-470-46470-0) and Guitar All-in-One For Dummies (Aug. 2009; ISBN 978-0-470-48133-2), a 720-page reference that compiles information from eight books in the series. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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