Complete Illustrated Book Of The Acoustic Guitar Av James & Fuller Ted Westbrook

<B>THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR</B><BR> <BR><B>Learning to play • Chords • Exercises • Techniques • Guitar history • Famous players • Great guitars</B><BR> <BR>James Westbrook and Ted Fuller<BR> <BR>• A comprehensive introduction to the guitar, including a practical playing manual, a historical overview of the instrument, a directory of over 150 acoustic guitars, and more than 900 photographs and illustrations<BR> <BR>• An easy-to-follow beginner’s guide to playing the guitar, with a detailed chordfinder and step-by-step instructions for mastering a range of musical styles, including blues, country, jazz, classical and flamenco<BR> <BR>• Includes a beautifully illustrated directory of guitars, from the early 16th century up to the modern day, and a complete historical overview of the origins and development of this universally popular instrument<BR> <BR>• With features on influential acoustic heroes, such as Robert Johnson, Django Rheinhardt, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Julian Bream, Phil Keaggy, and many more<BR> <BR>The guitar is a fascinating instrument that has been around in various forms for thousands of years, and it continues to be the instrument of choice for many musicians today.<BR> <BR>This book will guide you through all you need to know to play an acoustic guitar, from buying the right guitar and learning the basic chords to mastering advanced techniques.<BR> <BR>A history section covers the evolution and development of the guitar, from the first plucked strings through to the modern instruments of today.<BR> <BR>The book also includes a fully illustrated directory exploring the many types of guitar in depth, from early 16th-century variants through to steel-strings, resonator guitars, acoustic basses, and more.<BR> <BR><B>About the Authors </B><BR> <BR><B>James Westbrook</B> is a guitar tutor, historian and lecturer, and has worked as a consultant for London auction houses Bonhams and Christie’s. He is a regular contributor to classical guitar periodicals, radio and TV, and is the author of several books on the history of the guitar.<BR> <BR><B>Ted Fuller </B>is a professional guitarist, proficient in a wide variety of genres and styles. He works as an arranger for music publishers, has written several guitar tuition books, and is also an examiner for a rock music exam board.<BR> ,