Guitar For Dummies
Let’s face it – in the music world, guitars set the standard for cool. Since the 1950s, many of the greatest performers in rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and country have played the guitar. Playing electric guitar can put you out in front of a band, where you’re free to roam, sing, and make eye contact with your adoring fans.
Playing acoustic guitar can make you the star of the vacation campfire sing-along or allow you to serenade that special someone. And playing any kind of guitar can bring out the music in your soul and become a valued lifetime hobby. Guitar For Dummies delivers everything the beginning to intermediate guitarist needs. The information has been carefully crafted so that you can find exactly what you want to know about the guitar. This clearly written guide is for anyone who wants to know how to
Strum basic chords and simple melodies
Expand your range with advanced techniques
Play melodies without reading music
Choose the right guitar
Tune, change strings, and make simple repairs
Figure out how to play anything from simple chord progressions to smokin’ blues licks.
Guitar For Dummies also covers the following topics and more:
Hand position and posture
Basic major and minor chords
Adding spice with basic 7th chords and barre chords
Playing melodies in position and in double-stops
Different styles including rock, blues, folk, and classical
Buying a guitar and accessories
Taking care of your guitar
Guitar For Dummies also contains a play-along audio CD that contains all 97 songs and exercises from the book. Whether you’re contemplating a career as a heavy metal superstar or you just want to strum a few folk songs for your friends, this friendly book-and-CD package makes it easy to pick up the guitar and start playing.
Playing acoustic guitar can make you the star of the vacation campfire sing-along or allow you to serenade that special someone. And playing any kind of guitar can bring out the music in your soul and become a valued lifetime hobby. Guitar For Dummies delivers everything the beginning to intermediate guitarist needs. The information has been carefully crafted so that you can find exactly what you want to know about the guitar. This clearly written guide is for anyone who wants to know how to
Strum basic chords and simple melodies
Expand your range with advanced techniques
Play melodies without reading music
Choose the right guitar
Tune, change strings, and make simple repairs
Figure out how to play anything from simple chord progressions to smokin’ blues licks.
Guitar For Dummies also covers the following topics and more:
Hand position and posture
Basic major and minor chords
Adding spice with basic 7th chords and barre chords
Playing melodies in position and in double-stops
Different styles including rock, blues, folk, and classical
Buying a guitar and accessories
Taking care of your guitar
Guitar For Dummies also contains a play-along audio CD that contains all 97 songs and exercises from the book. Whether you’re contemplating a career as a heavy metal superstar or you just want to strum a few folk songs for your friends, this friendly book-and-CD package makes it easy to pick up the guitar and start playing.
Guitar All-in-One For Dummies
Your comprehensive, hands-on guide to playing guitar
Have you always wanted to play the guitar? You can start today with these 8 minibooks. 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.
* 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
Have you always wanted to play the guitar? You can start today with these 8 minibooks. 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.
* 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
Bass Guitar for Dummies
The bass has unique qualities that draw you to play it, perhaps it's the rich,
deep, mellow sound or the hypnotic rhythms. In the right hands, the bass is a
tremendously powerful tool, because it gives a band its feel and attitude. The
bass is at the heart of much of the music you hear today. But what exactly is
the bass? What makes the bass so powerful? And how does it help give music
that irresistible feel? Whether you're a raw bass recruit or a seasoned veteran,
this chapter can help you answer these questions.
deep, mellow sound or the hypnotic rhythms. In the right hands, the bass is a
tremendously powerful tool, because it gives a band its feel and attitude. The
bass is at the heart of much of the music you hear today. But what exactly is
the bass? What makes the bass so powerful? And how does it help give music
that irresistible feel? Whether you're a raw bass recruit or a seasoned veteran,
this chapter can help you answer these questions.
Guitar Chords for Dummies (2010)
Whether you're playing blues, rock, classical, or folk-all the chords you'll need are here
Even Eric Clapton started with a few basic chords. And Guitar Chords For Dummies offers guitarists of every ambition, skill level, and musical genre a key to the simplest and most complex guitar chords-over 600 in all. Illustrated with a grid showing the position of the fingers on a string, a photograph of the chord being played, and a brief comment on the chord and how to play it, this handy, portable reference offers musicians, whether experimenting at home or playing in a coffee house, instant access to the full range of chords that can be played on a guitar.
* Covers the theory and techniques of guitar chords
* Features a handy, portable design, which can fit into a guitar case
* Includes a convenient lay-flat (wire bound) format, allowing users to easily try out new chords
An ideal resource for broadening musical technique and getting new ideas, Guitar Chords For Dummies will help you, whether you're just picking up the guitar or a seasoned musician, add sparkle and range to your musical repertoire.
All the chords you need to become an accomplished guitarist
Want to learn chords ranging from minors and majors to power chords and diminished 7ths? With easy–to–follow descriptions and clear photos of every chord, as well as chord voicings for a variety of purposes and playing styles, you'll be an expert in no time. This handy lay–flat guide will help you increase your guitar confidence and add hundreds of chords to your repertoire.
* Create the perfect sound — use the photographs to position your fingers correctly every time
* Break a chord down — understand the theory of how a chord is put together
* Follow complete and illustrated walkthroughs — get going with a step–by–step guide through all the sharps, flats, minors and majors
* Hone your skills — become more accurate and improve your playing technique
Open the book and find:
* Coverage of the full range of chords
* Clear photos of the finger positions needed for every chord
* New sounds and styles to explore
* Ways to improve your posture and playing style
* How to read tab
Learn to:
* Play over 600 chords in all 12 keys
* Perfect your technique with a detailed photograph of every chord
* Experiment with new styles
* Work out names of chords and read chord boxes
Even Eric Clapton started with a few basic chords. And Guitar Chords For Dummies offers guitarists of every ambition, skill level, and musical genre a key to the simplest and most complex guitar chords-over 600 in all. Illustrated with a grid showing the position of the fingers on a string, a photograph of the chord being played, and a brief comment on the chord and how to play it, this handy, portable reference offers musicians, whether experimenting at home or playing in a coffee house, instant access to the full range of chords that can be played on a guitar.
* Covers the theory and techniques of guitar chords
* Features a handy, portable design, which can fit into a guitar case
* Includes a convenient lay-flat (wire bound) format, allowing users to easily try out new chords
An ideal resource for broadening musical technique and getting new ideas, Guitar Chords For Dummies will help you, whether you're just picking up the guitar or a seasoned musician, add sparkle and range to your musical repertoire.
All the chords you need to become an accomplished guitarist
Want to learn chords ranging from minors and majors to power chords and diminished 7ths? With easy–to–follow descriptions and clear photos of every chord, as well as chord voicings for a variety of purposes and playing styles, you'll be an expert in no time. This handy lay–flat guide will help you increase your guitar confidence and add hundreds of chords to your repertoire.
* Create the perfect sound — use the photographs to position your fingers correctly every time
* Break a chord down — understand the theory of how a chord is put together
* Follow complete and illustrated walkthroughs — get going with a step–by–step guide through all the sharps, flats, minors and majors
* Hone your skills — become more accurate and improve your playing technique
Open the book and find:
* Coverage of the full range of chords
* Clear photos of the finger positions needed for every chord
* New sounds and styles to explore
* Ways to improve your posture and playing style
* How to read tab
Learn to:
* Play over 600 chords in all 12 keys
* Perfect your technique with a detailed photograph of every chord
* Experiment with new styles
* Work out names of chords and read chord boxes