The History of Yamaha Guitars

The History of Yamaha Guitars

Author: Mark Kasulen

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780634053269

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Since their prototypes were built more than 60 years ago, Yamaha has influenced guitarists worldwide and this is an official book on the world's largest instrument maker.


Guitar Method, Book 1

Guitar Method, Book 1

Author: Ron Manus

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780882847108

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Solid guitar instruction at a great value. Each book in this series comes with a CD so you can listen and play along with every song and example---all for the same price as the book alone! Learn by playing familiar blues, rock, jazz, classical, folk and country songs, from the fundamentals of level 1 to the more advanced techniques of level 4. 48 pages.


Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound

Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound

Author: Gregg Hopkins

Publisher: Hal Leonard

Published: 1999-08-01

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1476851131

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(Book). Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound tells the tale of this extraordinary company on its 50th anniversary, weaving together the American success story of the company founder, the role of key inventors and inventions, and the development of innovative music equipment products all against the backgrounds of American pop music and corporate competition in the music industry. Many Ampeg endorsees are profiled, including: Johnny Smith, James Jamerson, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Gary Karr, Victor Wooten, Bill Wyman, Jason Newsted, Michael Anthony and more. The result provides something of interest to musicians, collectors, and those who lived part of the history. Includes more than 200 photos and a color section.


Teach Yourself to Play Guitar

Teach Yourself to Play Guitar

Author: David M. Brewster

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780634065408

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"This book provides a quick, effective, un-complicated, and practical method to playing guitar. Get started right away and learn at your own pace in the comfort of your home."


Yamaha Guitar Method, Bk 1

Yamaha Guitar Method, Bk 1

Author: Morton Manus

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1996-06

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9780739026663

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This two-volume method uses both standard music notation and TAB making it great for teaching yourself or learning with a teacher. Book one gives you information on subjects such as the different types of guitars, a history of the guitar, what to look for when buying a new or used guitar, caring for your guitar, tuning your instrument and reading music There are also lots of great songs that help introduce techniques important to good guitar playing. In addition to more great songs, book two introduces techniques such as bending, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, palm mute and more. Rock, heavy metal, blues, country, jazz and jazz-rock TAB licks are included along with some handy reference charts that make learning fun and easy.


A Concise History of the Classic Guitar

A Concise History of the Classic Guitar

Author: Graham Wade

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 160974280X

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A Concise History of the Classic Guitar by Graham Wade, one of the foremost international writers on the guitar, explores the history of the instrument from the 16th century to the present day. This compact assessment of five centuries of fretted instruments cover the vihuela in Spain, the history of four-course and five-course guitars, the evolution of tablature, and developments in the six-string guitar in the 19th century. the work also charts the contribution of leading composers, performers and luthiers of the 20th century, and evaluates the influence of Segovia, Llobet, Pujol, Presti, Bream, Williams, etc., among the world's famous guitarists. This book, intended for the general public and guitar students of all ages, is the first interpretative history of the classic guitar to be published in the 21st century, and will be eagerly welcomed by all lovers of the instrument.


The History of Rickenbacker Guitars

The History of Rickenbacker Guitars

Author: Richard R. Smith

Publisher: Centerstream Publications

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780931759154

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(Reference). This 256-page soft-cover book gives a complete and illustrated history of the development of Rickenbacker instruments from 1931 to the present. Rickenbacker is the only book of its kind to chronicle the history of the company who in 1931 introduced electric instruments to the world. The book provides information and full-color photos of the many artists who have used and are using Rickenbacker instruments. Rickenbacker collectors will find this book invaluable as it contains recently discovered accurate facts previously unavailable to researchers.