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Guitar for dummies

Guitar for dummies

EducationMusic
Pages
416
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

Always wanted to play guitar but felt intimidated? This guide is your perfect starting point. It covers everything from choosing your first instrument and essential accessories to mastering tuning, strumming, and even playing melodies without reading music. You'll learn basic maintenance and explore different styles like rock, blues, and jazz, all with clear, illustrated exercises.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

InformativeHopefulLighthearted

Genres

Education Music Self-Help Technology

Authors

J
Jon Chappell

Jon Chappell is the author of Guitar for Dummies, a popular guide for aspiring musicians. He's written extensively on music and guitar instruction.

M
Mark Phillips

Mark Phillips is an author, guitarist, arranger, editor, and publisher with more than 40 years in the music publishing field. He earned his bachelor's degree in music theory from Case Western Reserve University, where he received the Carolyn Neff Award for scholastic excellence, and his master's degree in music theory from Northwestern University, where he was elected to Pi Kappa Lambda, the most prestigious U.S. honor society for college and university music students. While working toward a doc...