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Learn to Play Guitar, A Comprehensive Guitar Guide for Beginners to Intermediate
“We loved the book. The information was well paced and concise enough not to overwhelm. Any beginner would definitely benefit from having this book, and it’s a great reminder for those who might have forgotten details or are looking for them.
” — Nimal De Silva, The Music Garage (Singapore) “Plenty of detail that goes into posture, hand position, thumb position, etc. The notation and strumming is really good here because it builds up in stages.
In a lesson, you can introduce it in this way piece by piece and not overwhelm the student.” — Michael Hanna, Grade 8 RS.Guitar – Larne Guitar School (N.Ireland) Learn to Play Guitar is comprehensive and clear with over 180 photographic examples, illustrations and purpose made diagrams.
This guitar book includes 42 downloadable mp3 tracks of full band demo and backing track with the guitar removed for you to play over. Learn to Play Guitar bridges the gaps explaining guitar techniques that can be taken for granted by more experienced guitar players.
Melodies: To get you straight into playing music, numbers have been added underneath guitar tablature to assist with the rhythm. Later on, the rhythmical aspect of conventional music notation is covered so you can use it in conjunction with tablature.
Rhythm Guitar: Changing between chords and strumming are presented as separate subjects initially, so that you can develop coordination in each hand independently. They are then brought together starting basic and getting more advanced until there is a rhythm guitar musical piece to play.
Music theory: The major scale, minor scale, major and minor pentatonic scales and basic major and minor chord construction are explained in terms of the fret-board and reinforced by musical pieces in various styles to make the learning process practical and enjoyable.
What else?: Fret-board layout, power chords, barre chords, how to string a guitar, how to practise guitar, palm muting and basic lead guitar techniques. Please Note: The eBook includes musical pieces so is not suitable for smaller screens.
“This top value eBook and MP3 package covers a wide range topics essential for all guitarists. Over 100 pages with plenty of information and solid advice that a player can dip into as needed. Evans does not gloss over the often neglected area of reading notation for rhythm.
There are many examples to practice (melodies and rhythm patterns) with the backing tracks. I was especially interested in the final section of exercises to keep your body guitar-ready. A very useful tool to help you progress with your guitar playing.
” — Hedley Timbs BA(Mus), Grad.Dip. Teaching (New Zealand) “Awesome. Well laid out, easy to look at and there is the supplemental material to top it off. The theory may get tedious for some, it’s hard to not teach theory but most people seem to have an aversion to it, the idea of discipline I think.
” — Gernot Schlegel, Professional Guitarist & Teacher (Canada) “There’s two ways of learning the guitar – the first is two learn enough of the basics to fly towards playing your favourite songs competently, and the second is to intensively gain an understanding of the instrument by forming a solid foundation through taking your time with it in the early stages.
The book titled “Learn to play Guitar” by Gareth Evans is of the latter approach. Through reading and learning from this book, players can discover a deep, extensive and in-depth approach to the technique, theory and everything else related to being a good beginner guitarist.
Newcomers can learn positive and productive exercises to train their body to better play the guitar (not just their fingers) and across the 120 or so pages within, it’s clear that the writer has put a lot of time into figuring out the right approach for starters to take when adjusting to the standard 6-string.
Would recommend this for anyone who is looking to get a really solid grip on how to play the guitar, and also to tutors who are looking at ways to improve their own tutoring abilities.” — Logan Ellis, Mgr.
Spiderhands Productions Ltd (New Zealand) “Learn to play Guitar is an ideal companion to support the beginner on their new found musical journey. Highly recommended.” — Liam Cain, BMus (hons) Professional Guitarist (UK)
Sight-Reading for the Contemporary Guitarist, The Ultimate Guide to Music for Blues, Rock, and Jazz Guitarists
Using this innovative approach developed by Tom Dempsey will make sight-reading second nature. Start right away with cold-reading exercises that focus on each single string, and soon you’ll explore harmonic and rhythmic patterns, multi-position reading, odd time signatures, chord charts, and more.
Uniquely organized by key with fingerings for all major scales, this book explores beyond reading basic standard music notation and gives you the power to play whatever you see.
Glossary of Guitar Terms
Glossary of Guitar Terms is an informative addition to any musician’s library. Included are a rundown of the parts of the instrument, a variety of helpfuldiagrams, and some of the most important terms and concepts for guitarists to befamiliar with.
Glossary of Guitar Terms is an excellent reference tool for players of all levels
How Busy Adults Can Finally Learn Guitar—Without Overhauling Their Schedule
If you’re someone who’s always wanted to learn guitar but felt like life just keeps getting in the way, you’re not alone. Between work, family, and everything else on your plate, carving out time for a new hobby can feel impossible.
That’s exactly why the Learn Guitar for Beginners course from GuitarSchool24 was created—to make learning guitar practical, flexible, and actually enjoyable for adults with full schedules.
A Course That Respects Your Time
This isn’t one of those programs that assumes you’ve got hours each day to dedicate to practice. The lessons in this course are short, to the point, and designed to fit into real life. You can progress in small steps—even if you only have 15–20 minutes in the evening or on your lunch break.
Everything is structured so you’re not wasting time trying to figure out what to practice next. It’s all laid out for you, from the very first chord to playing your first songs.
Learn at Your Own Pace, On Your Own Terms
One of the biggest challenges for adult learners is consistency. This course removes the pressure by letting you move at your own pace. There are no live class times, no strict deadlines, and no stress if you need to take a break and come back to it later.
You’ll have unlimited access to the lessons, which means you can revisit anything as often as needed—whether you’re practicing late at night, during a quiet weekend morning, or sneaking in a few minutes between meetings.
Built for Beginners Who Are Starting From Scratch
This course assumes no prior knowledge. You don’t need to know how to read music or have any musical background at all. It starts with the basics—how to hold the guitar, how to tune it, and how to make your first chords sound clean and clear.
You’ll learn:
- Simple, proven techniques that build confidence
- How to play real music, not just dry exercises
- The “why” behind what you’re doing, so it sticks
- How to avoid frustration and keep improving steadily
It’s a realistic, no-pressure way to learn—perfect for adults who want to pick up a new skill without feeling like they’re back in school.
Why Now’s the Right Time
If you’ve been putting off learning guitar because you thought you didn’t have time, this might be the approach that finally works. You don’t need to quit your job or rearrange your whole life—just start with a few minutes here and there. Progress builds faster than you might think.
And if you’re still on the fence, you can check out the course and see if it’s a good fit—no pressure.
Acoustic Guitar Owner’s Manual
(String Letter Publishing). Acoustic guitarists can now better understand their instruments, preserve and protect their value, and get the sounds they really want, thanks to this new book from the experts at Acoustic Guitar magazine.
This indispensable guide begins by acquainting players with their instruments and laying to rest some pervasive guitar myths, then proceeds through various aspects of basic care, setup, common repairs, and pickup installation.
Whether it’s cleaning and polishing a beloved guitar, protecting it from theft or changes in humidity, selecting a case, or performing diagnostics, readers will become more savvy acoustic guitar owners and repair-shop customers and can forego dubious advice from well-meaning friends and anonymous “experts” on the Web.
Includes a primer and glossary of terms.
Guitar For Dummies
The bestselling guide now updated with video demonstrations and audio tracks online The guitar is one of the most versatile instruments in the world, which is why it’s so appealing to musicians. Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition gives you everything a beginning or intermediate acoustic or electric guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it.
Fully revised and updated, with online video and audio clips that help you learn and play along, you’ll explore everything from simple chords and melodies to more challenging exercises that are designed to satisfy players of all levels.
Additionally, new players can dive into the basics of guitar and accessory selection. Whether you prefer the cool sounds of the acoustic or the edgier tones of the electric, your guitar will get a lot of use as you play your way through the lessons presented in this integral book.
But your journey doesn’t stop at the last page! With an updated multimedia component, you have access to more than 80 online videos and 35 audio tracks that help build your talent. Play along with online videos and audio tracks to develop and reinforce your new skills Tune your guitar, change strings, and make simple repairs to keep your instrument in working order Choose the right guitar and equipment for your needs Explore numerous musical styles, including rock, blues, jazz, and country Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition guides you in the development of your strumming talent—and who knows where that can take you!
The Guitar, A Guide for Students and Teachers
The guitar occupies a unique position in the history of Western music. It has always enjoyed wide popularity as an instrument of popular music, yet it also forms a bridge to the classic tradition. The contributors to this wide-ranging survey include some of the best-known names in the guitar world: Charles Ramirez, Carlos Bonell, Brian May, Alphonso Johnson, John Etheridge, Bert Jansch, and Paco Pena.
Between them they bring together tha various aspects of learning and teaching, repertoire and technique, embracing not only the essentials of lead, bass, folk, flamenco, and jazz guitar, in a handbook of unparalleled authority.
Guitar For Dummies
The bestselling music guide – now updated and with a FREE DVD! Have you always wanted to learn 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 cool. Guitar For Dummies gives you everything a beginning or intermediate guitarist needs: 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 guitar guide will take you through the basics and beyond before you can say “Eric Clapton.
” Helps you choose the guitar and equipment that best fits your needs and budget Shows you how to build strength and dexterity while playing Teaches you to play in different styles, including rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classical Fully revised and updated, with an all-new interactive DVD packed with video and audio clips that help you learn, tune, and play along, Guitar For Dummies is the perfect introductory guide for any novice acoustic or electric guitar player.
CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
Guitar Shop Series: Tricks and Special Effects, The Player’s Guide to Unusual Sounds and Techniques
Make your guitar scream like an elephant, meow like a cat, or sound like a seagull. Imitate a sitar, a cello or a racecar. This book includes a wide variety of special guitar tricks described in detail with exact effects settings and photographs.
Also included are sections on the physics of sound and the functions of common effects pedals.
