Guitar All-in-One For Dummies

Synopsis of Guitar All-in-One For Dummies

Your comprehensive, hands-on guide to playing guitar. Covering both acoustic and electric guitar, this hands-on resource gives you all the instruction you need to play across multiple genres, whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist. You'll find plenty of tips for playing easier and more complex pieces -- and for composing your own. Plus, you can play along with examples on the bonus CD! Gear up to start playing -- understand the different parts of a guitar, find the right guitar for you, string and tune the instrument, and develop basic playing skills. Immerse yourself in sounds and technique -- play major and minor chords, master left- and right-hand techniques, and play melodies in position and double-stops. Get ready to rock! -- from Chuck Berry to Keith Richards to The Edge, see how the best play barre chords, hot licks, and sweet leads. Play the blues -- explore rhythm and lead techniques, signature riffs, blues progressions, and the achievements of great blues guitarists. Go classical -- learn about the history of classical guitar, combine arpeggios and melody, and sample different genres. Practice, practice, practice -- try your hand at major scales, minor scales, and chord exercises to rev up stalled skills. Write songs and music -- check out different song forms, understand modes, and compose with chords.