Guitar for Dummies

Guitar for Dummies

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 it—guitars are <i>cool</i>. <p><i>Guitar For Dummies</i> 2nd Edition 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 all—and 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:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Match yourself with the guitar and equipment that fits your needs and budget</li> <li>Select the right accessories: amps, picks, pedals, capos, cases, and other goodies</li> <li>Pick and strum to produce a clean, clear, buzz-free tone</li> <li>Know whether you're <i>really</i> in tune</li> <li>Play melodies without reading music</li> <li>Perform basic guitar maintenance and repairs</li> <li>Build strength and dexterity while playing</li> <li>Play in different styles, including rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classical</li> <li>Make your guitar <i>talk</i> with bends and slides!</li> </ul> <p>Fully revised and updated, with an all new interactive CD that allows readers to listen, learn, tune, and play along, <i>Guitar For Dummies</i> 2nd Edition is the perfect introductory guide for any novice acoustic or electric guitar player. </p> <p><b>Note:</b> CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.</p>