Rapid Progress VisuallyTM – Guitar - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076457034X ISBN 13: 9780764570346

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2004

Synopsis

The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments played today. Every style of music, from classical and country to rock and blues, can be played on the guitar. Rapid Progress VISUALLY Guitar is a valuable resource to a wide range of readers, from people who want to play a few songs around a campfire to those who aspire to become rock stars. This information–packed guide covers all the basics of playing the guitar and reading music to more advanced guitar techniques, and includes supplemental information and advice to help enhance the readers guitar playing experience. Rapid Progress VISUALLY Guitar features full–colour photographs of the tasks being covered, from playing chords to repairing a guitar, along with clear, step–by–step instructions.

About this title

About the Author

Tim Martin is head of the Guitar Department at the Merriam School of Music as well as an active session musician specializing in live performance and studio recording. He has played in the orchestra for numerous musicals (Grease, Tommy, Hair). Martin teamed with the maranGraphics Development Group to make Rapid Progress VISUALLY Guitar easy to follow and adaptable to your personal skill level.

From the Back Cover

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something–and skip the long–winded explanations? The Visual Learning System in Rapid Progress VISUALLY Guitar breaks down the complexities of this instrument into graphical two–page lessons that simplify learning. Inside you’ll find clear, step–by–step instructions covering all the basics of playing the guitar and reading music. Full–colour photographs show you how to hold and tune a guitar; play major, minor, barre, and power chords; and master more advanced techniques, such as pull–offs and string bending. Plus, you’ll discover how to repair and maintain your guitar.

• "Question & Answer" icons provide practical tips and tricks
• Large color photos demonstrate how to correctly play notes and chords
• Step–by–step instructions explain beginner to more advanced techniques
• Companion Web site featuring all the audio from the book and more

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076457034X
• ISBN 13: 9780764570346
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: MaranGraphics