Narratives on famous guitarists and the extra details on guitar history are fine, but that’s not what readers need or want when they are eager to master their new guitar. The Only Basic Guitar Instruction Book You’ll Ever Need jumps straight into teaching beginners note reading, hand positions, and other essentials, including how to hold their guitar properly and pick notes with their right hand; progress beyond the basics to integrate playing with both hands; shift positions, play harmony, and understand chord structures; and more! Although learning the guitar can seem intimidating, this easy-to-use, step-by-step guide is simple enough even for novices, who can start picking simple tunes and learn to play chords in no time.

Teaches the fundamentals of playing guitar, from purchasing the right model to learning scales and chords, and includes information on tuning, slide playing, and equipment.

"A complete guide to learning acoustic guitar, acoustic guitar chords, acoustic rhythm guitar and a bunch of electric guitar songs, everything a total beginner needs from: 1. Covering all 15 basic guitar chords (majors, minors, sevenths) 2. Finger exercises that help build strength and dexterity while playing. 3. Covers eighth notes and rests. (all beginner books do not cover this topic) 4. 10 original tunes. 5. Proper strumming patterns. 6. Play in different styles, including rock, blues, latin, folk, and classical. 7. Very simple to follow instructions and illustrations. 8. Even basic music theory. And much more ..."--Publisher

Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has expanded into a library, including theory, chord study, play-alongs and more. This best-selling method teaches the basics in a logical sequence, with concise and complete information that is easily accessible to students. Numerous chord diagrams and fingering photos help students quickly learn how to read music and play chords. Exciting music arranged in pop, rock, blues, country and folk styles makes learning to play the guitar an enjoyable and life-long reward.

These handy, accessible books provides literally all the information you need to know to gain a new hobby or understand a difficult topic. "Guitar" makes learning how to play an acoustic or electric guitar easy and will serve as the perfect introduction to this popular instrument. This title covers everything you need to know: how to play your first songs, reading music and tablature, mastering genre styles, and much, much more. With clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams and practice tips, this practical manual will have readers playing chords and songs in no time.