Guitar All-In-One for Dummies - 2nd Edition by Hal Leonard Corporation & Mark Phillips & Jon Chappell & Desi Serna (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

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.

From the Back Cover

Go from the basics to the style you want to play

Making beautiful music with your acoustic or electric guitar requires practice, patience, and perseverance. A little guidance helps get you on the path to imitating the sounds of your guitar heroes. This friendly guide shares how to get the most out of your time with your guitar. Discover the fundamentals of strumming and playing chords and get an understanding of guitar theory, then delve into the secrets of playing rock, blues, or even classical styles.

7 Books Inside...

• Learning the anatomy of your guitar
• Starting with guitar fundamentals
• Refining your sound and technique
• Getting to know guitar theory
• Cranking up your rock guitar style
• Wailing with the blues
• Building your classical skills

About the Author

This All-in-One guide includes content from Jon Chappell, a guitarist, composer, author, and magazine editor;

DesiSerna, a guitar guru and music theory expert; and

Hal Leonard Corporation, a renowned U.S. music publishing company.