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Guitar All-in-One For Dummies

Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction

Mark Phillips author Jon Chappell author Desi Serna author Hal Leonard Corporation author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:20th Oct '20

Should be back in stock very soon

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A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the guitar 

If you’ve just bought a guitar, or you’ve had one for a while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how to play the popular instrument. There’s so much to know about owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin? 

In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and music teachers shows you the essentials you need to know about owning and playing a guitar. From picking your first notes to exploring music theory and composition, maintaining your gear, and diving into the specifics of genres like blues and rock, this book is a comprehensive and practical goldmine of indispensable info. 

Created for the budding guitarist who wants all their lessons and advice in one place, the book will show you how to: 

  • Maintain, tune, and string your guitar, as well as decipher music notation and guitar tablature  
  • Understand guitar theory, sounds and techniques to help you learn new songs and add your style to classic tunes 
  • Practice several popular genres of guitar music, including blues, rock, and classical 
  • Access accompanying online video and audio instructional resources that demonstrate the lessons you find in the book 

Perfect for guitar players at any skill level, Guitar All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their own guitar and make great music. 

ISBN: 9781119731412

Dimensions: 234mm x 188mm x 38mm

Weight: 839g

640 pages

2nd edition