Author(s): Mark Phillips (Author), Jon Chappell (Author)
Publisher: Cherry Lane Music
Publication Date: January 1, 1998
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Print length: 354 pages
ISBN-10: 076455106X
ISBN-13: 9780764551062
Book Description
In the next year alone, over one million guitars will be sold. For budding musicians of all ages and hand sizes, this “fret-free” title is sure to strike a pleasing chord! This book covers: how to select the guitar of one’s dreams and budget; basic care instructions for keeping in tune; complete guide to guitar basics, from picking notes to strumming chords; fretboard illustrations that accompany each musical exercise string by string; a CD jam-packed with exercises and pieces for practice and performance; more! 354 pages, 7 1/2 inch. x 9 1/4 inch.
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
The “For Dummies” series has moved far from its humble beginnings as an auto repair manual in the late 1970s. This latest hefty offering suffers from trying to be too many things to too many readers. Certainly, the introductory chapters are clear and concise, with enough information to get the beginner started. But it’s not clear whether the book is geared toward electric or acoustic guitar?the photo illustrations show chords played on an electric guitar while the reader is learning campfire songs. Acoustic guitars don’t make an appearance until Chapter 12. Four additional chapters are devoted to guitar selection, maintenance, and accessories, items beyond the immediate interest of most beginning players. Libraries are already likely to have any number of beginning guitar books, and these need not be displaced. (CD not available for review.)?Eric C. Shoaf, Brown Univ. Lib., Providence Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From the Back Cover
Play-along audio CD included! The fun and easy way to start playing the guitar
Covers rock, blues, folk, and classical styles
Start strumming tunes right away—without reading music 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. From simple chord progressions to smokin’ blues licks, it delivers just what you need to make beautiful music — and have some fun while you fret!
Discover how to:
Strum basic chords and simple melodies
Expand your range with advanced techniques
Explore rock, blues, folk, and classical fundamentals
Choose the right guitar
Tune, change strings, and make simple repairsAll this on the audio CD All 97 songs and exercises from the book on audio CD
Play along with “Simple Gifts,” “Streets of Laredo,” a heavy metal power chord progression, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” Chuck Berry-slides, a country riff with palm muting, “Chuck’s Duck,” blues turnarounds, “Mississippi Mud,” a folk thumd-brush-up pattern, “House of the Rising Sun,” a contrapuntal classical exercise, and many more
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About the Author
Mark Phillips, a veteran arranger, is music editor for both Guitar and GuitarOne.
Jon Chappell, a multistyle guitarist and arranger, is technical editor at Guitar Shop and musicologist at Guitarra.
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