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Guitar for Dummies (For Dummies S.)
John Wiley & Sons Inc (
November, 1998 )
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Excellent way to learn to play  |
At last a book that really helps. I bought this book wondering if it was as hyped as all the other "best way to learn to play guitar" type books. Instead I found a book that helps in every way possible to come to terms with learning to play. From what the parts are called to what to look for in buying your first guitar, as well as step by step simple instructuions in developing playing skills.A very useful book as it gives you the chance to become interested in all areas, including reading music, but without having to if you dont want to. The writing style can sometimes be very "corny" with many somewhat child like asides, but it cannot detract from the real learning value this book provides It is a book you can use as you wish during the learning process. Want to practice chords? go ahead, want to practice some TABs the choices are there, want to study some theory of playing or music structure? its available. A complete reference for the beginner and a pleasure to own. A book you will return to time and time again as you start your guitar playing adventure.
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A concise and fun way to learn all the guitar stuff you need |
As with all the "Dummies" books, this one is simple and clear, giving detailed how-to information in plain-speak, with a large dash of humour. I hadnt picked up a guitar in anger in over twenty years, and this book instantly enabled me to get to grips with the essentials quickly once again. The suggested songs for playing practice, whilst corny in the extreme at first (Kumbaya??) give technique skills valuable exercise, without being too complicated for the absolute beginner.The added bonus of the audio CD was most welcome, all the songs in the book being played correctly is a major boost to the learning curve, and the tuning track is a welcome relief. Overall, you want to learn guitar but cant afford all those lessons? Buy this book.
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Another "...For Dummies" Triumph! |
If you know nothing about guitars other than that you want to play one then this is the book for you. Sure, it covers the usual ground of learning to play guitar that every guitar book out there does, but it does so in style thats so friendly it makes using other guitar books seem positively painful. Plus, as well as those essentials it also tells you everything else youll need to know, such as how to choose and buy a guitar, how to restring it, how to keep it in tune - all the basic stuff and some great tips that other books should tell you but suspciously never do. Its designed so that you can easily "dip in" to sections, but because its written in that wonderfully entertaining and humorous (and corny) ...For Dummies style youll probably want to read the whole book anyway. Seriously! I cant recommend it enough.
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