This comprehensive book has 260 pages and over 50 fingerpicking guitar solos in notation and tablature in country blues, Delta blues, ragtime blues, Texas blues and bottleneck styles. An extremely comprehensive blues solo collection.Includes access to online audio
This is an updated edition of Chet Atkin's famous guitar method. It contains numerous picking studies, chord etudes and great Atkin's style guitar solos. Written in notation and tablature.
The style and language of the 20 most genre-defining country guitar players are discussed and analyzed, and 5 defining, "in the style of" guitar licks are given for each player.
This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in is a perfect size for readers to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of the book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners. The book also includes an audio CD for examples and accompaniment. Learn to Play Country Guitar starts with the basics like how to hold the guitar, how to tune it up and start playing, and take the student to a playing level with sufficient skills to join a band. From hybrid picking and double stops, to twang techniques and country licks—discover everything you need to know to create that unique country guitar sound. The book contains a 30 illustrated lessons, and a buyer's guide which lists the essential beginner accessories and equipment to get you started. If you're owing to teach yourself, you'll need an engaging, easy-to-understand tutor, and that's exactly what you'll find in the Learn to Play: A Beginners Guide series by Phil Capone.
A comprehensive guide to the guitar, with a practical playing manual and chord finder, a historical overview of the instrument and a visual directory of over 150 acoustic guitars, all shown in over 900 photographs and illustrations. ,
The Americana Guitar Book introduces you to every essential technique that will enhance your musical palette on both acoustic and electric guitar... from Travis and Carter picking, to slide licks and raucous electric guitar work.
The Complete Guitar Course is designed to teach a beginner to play guitar in 20 easy-to-follow lessons. Included is basic music theory 101, and classic pieces as well as short inspirational stories from country, rock and blues artists. Whether it's the sweet, mellow sounds of Les Paul, the blues of B.B. King, the intense power of Slash, or the country twang of Chet Atkins, the guitar is at the heart modern music. It doesn't matter whether you're looking to become the next rock star or yearning to strum along at the next family get-together-- The Complete Guitar Course has everything you need to learn. Dozens of hits in all genres, including "Brown Eyed Girl," "Wonderful Tonight," "Walk This Way," and "Play that Funky Music" Choosing the right guitar and accessories Tuning, caring for, and changing strings Basic fingering, chords, and techniques Music theory 101 More than 25 short inspirational stories of legendary guitar players, such as Eric Clapton, Les Paul, Slash, Prince, Jack White, Chuck Berry, and Joni Mitchell Dust off that acoustic, plug in that electric, and get ready to rock...or strum- - you decide!