The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Guitar

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Guitar
Author: Frederick M. Noad
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2000-09-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780028642444

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.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar
Author: David Hodge
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Bass guitar
ISBN: 9781592573110

"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar will show you exactly how to master the fundamentals of bass and develop your own playing style. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: detailed advice on everything you need to learn to play bass, from choosing the right equipment to playing and improvising on your own; the low-down on scales, chords, arpeggios, and more; clear explanations that will have you reading tablature and music notation in no time; tips on getting the most out of your practice sessions." - back cover.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Guitar

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Guitar
Author: David Hodge
Publisher: Alpha Books
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2010
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781615640218

A guitar guide that includes a play-along CD covers everything from how to hold the instrument and read music to making chords, strumming and playing blues and rock riffs, in a book where each chapter has practice songs. By the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Playing Rock Guitar. Original.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rock Guitar Songs

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rock Guitar Songs
Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Guitar
ISBN: 9780739046289

Presents basic instruction in playing the electric guitar and reading sheet music, so the reader can play the thirty famous rock songs included in the book.

Guitar For Dummies

Guitar For Dummies
Author: Mark Phillips
Publisher: For Dummies
Total Pages: 384
Release: 1998-09-16
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780764551062

Let’s face it – in the music world, guitars set the standard for cool. Since the 1950s, many of the greatest performers in rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and country have played the guitar. Playing electric guitar can put you out in front of a band, where you’re free to roam, sing, and make eye contact with your adoring fans. Playing acoustic guitar can make you the star of the vacation campfire sing-along or allow you to serenade that special someone. And playing any kind of guitar can bring out the music in your soul and become a valued lifetime hobby. Guitar For Dummies delivers everything the beginning to intermediate guitarist needs. The information has been carefully crafted so that you can find exactly what you want to know about the guitar. This clearly written guide is for anyone who wants to know how to Strum basic chords and simple melodies Expand your range with advanced techniques Play melodies without reading music Choose the right guitar Tune, change strings, and make simple repairs Figure out how to play anything from simple chord progressions to smokin’ blues licks. Guitar For Dummies also covers the following topics and more: Hand position and posture Basic major and minor chords Adding spice with basic 7th chords and barre chords Playing melodies in position and in double-stops Different styles including rock, blues, folk, and classical Buying a guitar and accessories Taking care of your guitar Guitar For Dummies also contains a play-along audio CD that contains all 97 songs and exercises from the book. Whether you’re contemplating a career as a heavy metal superstar or you just want to strum a few folk songs for your friends, this friendly book-and-CD package makes it easy to pick up the guitar and start playing. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Band

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Band
Author: Mark Bliesener
Publisher: Alpha Books
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2004
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781592571819

Explains how to form a rock band, work with other musicians, obtain bookings, promote the band, and handle recording and other contracts.

Guitar Theory For Dummies

Guitar Theory For Dummies
Author: Desi Serna
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2013-10-14
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1118646770

Serious about jamming, understanding, and creating guitar-driven music? Easy. With an approachable and engaging style, Guitar Theory For Dummies goes beyond guitar basics, presenting the guidance intermediate to advanced players need to improve their improvisational and compositional skills. Plus, with access to audio tracks and video instruction online you can master the concepts and techniques covered in the book. Key content coverage includes: pentatonic and major scale patterns; the CAGED chord system, chord progressions, and playing by numbers; roots, keys, and applying scales, plus modes and modal scales; intervals and chord extensions; popular song references and theory applications that help you understand how to play popular music and contemporary guitar styles, and create music of your own. This title also features companion audio tracks and video content hosted online at Dummies.com The expert instruction and easy-to-digest information provides comprehensive guidance on how to apply music theory concepts to fretted instruments If you already have a handle on the basics and want to know more about the building blocks and theory behind guitar music, Guitar Theory For Dummies has you covered.