Guitar: Great Players and their Music - Hardcover

Chapman, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0751327476 ISBN 13: 9780751327472

Publisher: DK, 2000

Synopsis

The definitive history of the world's most celebrated and popular musical instrument from its origins 2000 years ago to the players and music of the new millennium. The guitar's immense popularity is extraordinary - the highly versatile instrument is played by over 50 million people throughout the world. In this encyclopedic history leading authority Richard Chapman traces the story of the world's favourite musical instrument examining its origins the music it has inspired and the many artists who have shaped its evolution. Combining superb images and an insightful narrative with a fresh evaluation of written and recorded music Guitar presents an indispensible survey of a cultural phenomenon.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Chapman is one of the leading authorities on guitars, their history and music. A professional musician from the age of 15, Richard also teaches guitar and has been a consultant to Christie's, for whom he had a catalogue for the famous Eric Clapton's guitar collection. His previous books include The New Complete Guitarist and Guitar: Music, History and Players, also published by DK. Richard lives in Isfield, Sussex.

Synopsis:

Featuring over 300 guitar legends, from Robert Johnson and Django Reinhardt to B.B. King and Jimmy Page this book encompasses the guitar's invention, its history and genres, including classical, folk, blues, jazz, rock and beyond . It includes transcriptions of outstanding solos by among others, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix with photographs of key players, instruments, amplifiers, effects and devices.

About this edition

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0751327476
• ISBN 13: 9780751327472
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Lucas Sharon