Most students who are starting out on guitar want to be able to make chords, play songs, jam with others in a band, but they're not interested in delving deeply into the theory behind the chords yet. Students often ask me "what theory do I need to know just to get by?" If you're like those students, this book is for you. It will help you get started building and strumming chords with just the little bit of theory that you need to get by. But don't be fooled - it's a useful and powerful "little bit." In this book you will learn how to build hundreds of chords through a simple "5-1-3" system which I have laid out for you with many illustrations and step-by-step instructions. You will also learn how the notes are distributed throughout the guitar and how they relate to building chords. This will give you a huge advantage in learning more advanced concepts, build confidence in your playing ability, and jump-start you on your way to playing the guitar.

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.

Everything You Need to Learn Bass Guitar the Right Way. Notes, Rhythms, Bass Lines and Music Principles to Get You Playing Your First Songs in Just a Matter of Days Left-Handed Bass Guitar Beginners Jumpstart teaches you music fundamentals and bass skills to get you started the right way. Learn to play guitar, FAST! Even if you've never made music before, you'll gain confidence as you hear your first notes, walk your first bass lines and complete your first songs. And, you'll be learning the Seeing Music method that lets you learn music easily using visual cues. Student tested and proven learning method. Any time or age is a great time to begin bass guitar. This method has been tested with child and adult learners and has proven to work. It's like having a guitar teacher with 30 years of experience sitting right there with you! Learn to play with either a pick or fingerstyle. Lots of photos to walk you through learning both fingerstyle bass and playing with a pick. Step-by-step instructions for learning success. Great for kids and adults! Even if you've tried to play bass before and failed, Left-Handed Bass Guitar Beginners Jumpstart will walk you step-by-step from your first notes to your first bass lines and your first songs. And, along the way you'll be learning the valuable foundation of music and music terms that will accelerate your learning long after you've finished the book. AUDIO BONUS: Loads of audio examples from the book for free download to get you learning FAST! Download free MP3s of the lessons now at SeeingMusicBooks.com Learn the fundamentals of music: note names, rhythms, scales, bass lines and basic songs. In Left-Handed Bass Guitar Beginners Jumpstart, you will learn: Note Names Through the First 5 Frets Time Signatures Note Values (eighth, quarter, half) Major and Minor Scales Pentatonic Scales and Bass Lines C Major and G Major Scales Fingerstyle and Pick Techniques Country, Blues, and Rock and Roll Songs How to Create Your Own Bass Lines Complete Chapter Listing: Selecting Your First Bass Bass Guitar Care and Maintenance Day 1 - Proper Playing Position Fretboard Diagrams Day 2 - Playing Single Notes Day 3 - The Major Scale Know Your Fretboard (Part I) Day 4 - C and G Major Day 5 - A and E Major Know Your Bass (A guitar anatomy lesson) Day 6 - Right Hand Rhythms Know Your Fretboard (Part II) Day 7 - The D Major Scale Day 8 - Minor Scales Day 9 - Play Your First Songs Day 10 - Creating New Bass Lines Milestones in Music (chapter review) Chord and Note Reference Blank (fretboard) Diagrams and Staff Paper Begin Your Bass Playing Adventure Here! Learn the right way from day one and you'll be on the road to musical success. Save time, save frustration and build the skills you need with this fun, thorough beginner's method for bass guitar. Click and buy it now. There's free delivery with Amazon Prime. 90 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", glossy cover paperback. SeeingMusicBooks.com

2004 Silver Award Winner for Best Instructional Materials by Acoustic Guitar Magazine.Correct Practice is what all good players do, whether they know they are doing it or not! That's how they get to be good players. Whether you are a beginner or a player with the usual problems, here is your Foundation book, "The Principles of Correct Practice for Guitar!"- for ALL styles and ALL levels. "The Principles of Correct Practice for Guitar" is composed of three elements:Understandings: Concepts which you must understand in order to begin to practice effectivelyTools: Practice Approaches to be used to solve problems in playing. These approaches are based on certain key Understandings, such as Muscle Memory and Sympathetic Tension, as well as Attention and Awareness.Exercises: Specific routines to be done during practice, that will build technique, (playing ability) in a step by step fashion, each step building on the previous one, and preparing for the next.

(Musicians Institute Press). Navigate the guitar neck better than ever before with this easy-to-use book! Designed from Musicians Institute core curriculum programs, it covers essential concepts for players of every level, acoustic or electric. A hands-on guide to theory, it will help you learn to build any scale or chord on your own and unleash creativity. No music reading is required.

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(Stylistic Method). This intense metal method teaches you the elements of lead guitar technique with an easy to understand, player-oriented approach. The metal concepts, theory, and musical principals are all applied to real metal licks, runs and full compositions. Learn at your own pace through 12 'smoking fully transcribed' heavy metal solos from simple to truly terrifying! 'One of the most thorough' and 'one of the best rock series currently available' - Guitar Player magazine. Music and examples demonstrated on CD.