Edition |
Second edition. |
Description |
xvi, 267 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [243]-246), videography (pages 246-247), and index. |
Summary |
Explains how to select a guitar, understand chords and melodies, how to read notes, explore different musical styles, and details how guitar music is written. |
Contents |
pt. 1. Preparing to play. The guitar : a noteworthy history ; What is a guitar? ; Buying a guitar ; Strings and things -- pt. 2. Getting started. Beginning to play ; The right hand ; Advanced right-hand techniques -- pt. 3. Tunes and tablature. How guitar music is written ; Varied accompaniments ; Rhythm practice ; Slur techniques ; The full bar -- pt. 4. Making notes. How to read notes ; The scale ; Music in multiple voices -- pt. 5. Regional styles. Elements of Travis picking ; Folk and country ; Introducing flamenco ; Latin rhythms ; The blues ; Rock and roll -- pt. 6. Taking off. Chord formation ; Moving up the fingerboard ; Classical virtuoso secrets ; Putting it all together. |
Subject |
Guitar -- Methods -- Self-instruction.
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Added Title |
Complete idiot's guide |
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Playing the guitar |
ISBN |
0028642449 alkaline paper |
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9780028642444 alkaline paper |
Standard No. |
9780028642444 52155 |
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