Practical Book Of The Guitar: How To Play Acoustic And Electric Av Westbrook James & Fuller Ted

The guitar is a fascinating instrument that has been<BR><BR>around in various forms for thousands of years, and<BR><BR>continues to be the instrument of choice for many<BR><BR>musicians today. This book will guide you through all<BR><BR>you need to know to play both acoustic and electric<BR><BR>versions, from buying the right guitar and learning<BR><BR>the basic chords to mastering advanced techniques.<BR><BR>History sections cover the evolution and development<BR><BR>of the guitar, and the book also includes fully illustrated<BR><BR>directories exploring the many different types of guitar in<BR><BR>depth. With over 1500 photographs and musical exercises,<BR><BR>this manual is an essential guide for all guitarists.<BR><BR>• How to play the guitar, with chord charts, exercises and<BR><BR>step-by-step techniques for mastering a range of musical<BR><BR>styles, including blues, country, jazz, classical, flamenco,<BR><BR>funk, disco, rock, lounge and reggae.<BR><BR>• Includes directories of the most famous types of guitar,<BR><BR>as well as boxed features on influential guitar heroes<BR><BR>such as Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, B. B. King and Jimmy Page.<BR><BR>• A complete historical overview of the origins and<BR><BR>development of this universally popular instrument.