Have you always wanted to play guitar? Who wouldn't? Think of Jimi Hendrix wailing away on his Stratocaster. . . Chuck Berry duck-walking across the stage to Johnny B. Goode . . .B.B. King making his Lucille cry the blues. No doubt about itguitars are cool.
Guitar For Dummies tells you everything a beginning or intermediate guitarist needs to know: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it, this book has it alland you don't even need to know how to read music. Full of photo-illustrated exercises and songs you can play to practice the techniques discussed in each section, this step-by-step guide will take you through the basics and beyond before you can say Eric Clapton. You'll learn how to:
Match yourself with the guitar and equipment that fits your needs and budget
Select the right accessories: amps, picks, pedals, capos, cases, and other goodies
Pick and strum to produce a clean, clear, buzz-free tone
Know whether you're really in tune
Play melodies without reading music
Perform basic guitar maintenance and repairs
Build strength and dexterity while playing
Play in different styles, including rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classical
Make your guitar talk with bends and slides!
Guitar For Dummies tells you everything a beginning or intermediate guitarist needs to know: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it, this book has it alland you don't even need to know how to read music. Full of photo-illustrated exercises and songs you can play to practice the techniques discussed in each section, this step-by-step guide will take you through the basics and beyond before you can say Eric Clapton. You'll learn how to:
Match yourself with the guitar and equipment that fits your needs and budget
Select the right accessories: amps, picks, pedals, capos, cases, and other goodies
Pick and strum to produce a clean, clear, buzz-free tone
Know whether you're really in tune
Play melodies without reading music
Perform basic guitar maintenance and repairs
Build strength and dexterity while playing
Play in different styles, including rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classical
Make your guitar talk with bends and slides!
