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.

Beginner Guitar Instruction

(Music Sales America). This book has been specially created for any guitarist who wants to learn note reading, be they beginners or more advanced players who have neglected this part of their musicianship. It starts with the very basics of written music and progressively introduces notes on each string one at a time until all notes in the "open position" (first five frets) of the guitar have been mastered, and up to 8th note rhythm subdivisions have been learned and applied. Also covered are sharps, flats, key signatures, accidentals, repeats and more. Each step includes practical exercises, handy tips and tricks and a simple repertoire for students to put their reading skills into practice. Spiral open so it lays flat no matter what page you're on.

Are you thinking about learning the Guitar?? here's and ebook that will guide you with the necessary information to start learning the guitar and some of the accessories you need with general hints and tips The 'Guitar Tuition for the Beginner Hint and Tips ebook', is a great investment to purchase; It's a great resource for both tutor and students. It will accompany and compliment the tutor’s lessons, for the student to record their progress and motivate with progressive learning. It is great supplement for newbie students wanting to learn a few things before and during their starter lessons and teaches the basics and fundamentals of playing the guitar. You'll soon realize that you can't live without it! It's a great resource for both tutor and students. How is it different from other books that you have seen? - You are right in asking. Well, it's simple. - The handbook itself, is ideal for both tutors and students and will accompany and supplement the tutor’s lessons and their additional notes too; and will give much more information and insight on various aspects of learning and playing so the student can feel more confident. The student will get guidance on things to look out for when prepping, for one-to-one lessons. There's guidance on purchasing your first guitar and accessories they will need. It covers later purchases that they could invest in as they develop. There is a small list of important and essential equipment that you'll need; including optional equipment and resources to purchase, prior to lessons. Many of the items listed you can purchase in your local friendly music shop and also online. It also has advice on 'hardening' finger tips (building callouses) and of course, helpful advice so the student will get the best of their instrument along-side their musical journey. In the handbook there's also space to record new chords, track progress and space for notes. The author, has a website too with explanatory videos to help get started the students started and there are external links to other professional services such as Trinity College/ ABRSM for those students wanting to take formal exams. (Many music tutors do provide a teaching curriculum to prepare for exams, if desired). On the accompanying website, you'll be able to purchase vouchers for personal one to one guitar tuition (in various denominations) which is ideal for gifting and treating someone to private guitar lessons in: West Midlands areas only, in the UK with a qualified and experienced tutor - T's & C’s apply). Available Now: Books: Levels 1, 2 and 3 and the Students fillable chord chart book!! Levels 1, 2 and 3: The student can look forward to learning other methods, techniques and styles. Furthermore, just like the first Level; there will be handy tips, additional videos, further handouts that you can download and print, additional sheets to write new chords and also additional sheet for your notes too. We’ll look at how and what notes are used in a few chords and during the book we’ll look at the picking styles and also tablature system, including a few songs to have a go at.

"This book provides a quick, effective, un-complicated, and practical method to playing guitar. Get started right away and learn at your own pace in the comfort of your home."

The guitar studies of Fernando Sor (1778-1839) have long been valued highly among the indispensable elements of a guitarist's training. A number of prominent virtuosi attribute a large portion of their development to the diligent study of these works. Sor's studies address an impressive array of technical and musical topics, including proper left-hand fingering, training of the right hand, interval and chord formations, scales, arpeggios, repeated notes, ligados, barring, natural harmonics, control of note duration, balance of melody versus accompaniment, and the handling of contrapuntal voices. A careful study of these pieces will lay the groundwork for a solid technique and allow the guitarist to build the control necessary for the expression of his or her musical concepts. In preparing this edition David Grimes worked with Sor's original publications, but incorporated some alterations that appear in those studies that Napoleon Coste chose to include in his Methode complete pour la Guitarre par Ferdinand Sor. Furthermore, Mr. Grimes has corrected misprints, modernized the notation and rectified some inconsistencies. Finally, some developments in technique since Sor's day have been incorporated in this edition.