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Author Noad, Frederick M.

Title The complete idiot's guide to playing the guitar / by Frederick Noad.

Publication Info. Indianapolis, IN : Alpha, [2002]
©2002

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  787.6 N661    Check Shelf
 Cheshire Public Library - Adult Department Lower Level  787.6 NOAD    Check Shelf
 Granby, Main Library - Teen  TEEN 787.87 NOAD    Check Shelf
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.
Added Title Complete idiot's guide
Playing the guitar
ISBN 0028642449 alkaline paper
9780028642444 alkaline paper
Standard No. 9780028642444 52155
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