Review by Booklist Review
Don't be misled by the breezy style or stylish fonts this is a serious how-to manual for serious students. The step-by-step tutorial assumes no previous knowledge and offers bite-size instructions, definitions, tips, and techniques. Lessons are sequential and build upon each other. Content covers how to hold a guitar; chord shaping and charting; guitar tablature; the universal rhythm pattern; the pentatonic scale; and instrument fretting, picking, and strumming. Pages are filled with clear, helpful line drawings that align closely with the text, and users can also play along with online audio tracks that are synced to specific skills. The 10 easy lessons will provide a solid foundation for beginners and could also offer support for more experienced players seeking to enhance their skills. This is all about learning to play; readers will need to look elsewhere for celebrity biographies or anecdotes about the music industry. However, for motivated learners, this accessible guide is rock solid.--McBroom, Kathleen Copyright 2015 Booklist
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