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How to play guitar:, acoustic and electric - learn to play like a rock hero, Total Guitar / Play Better Now!

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How to play guitar:, acoustic and electric - learn to play like a rock hero, Total Guitar / Play Better Now!

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eng

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musicillustrations

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to play guitar:

Oclc number

1005262066

Responsibility statement

Total Guitar / Play Better Now!

Sub title

acoustic and electric - learn to play like a rock hero

Summary

"This pracitcal guide teaches you everything you need to know and nothing you don't. It is filled with easy-to-follow lessons and advice for perfect playing and performing... Written by the experts at Total Guitar magazine, How to Play Guitar includes hundreds of photographs and step-by-step exercises, top advice for improvement, tips for getting the most from your gear and even sections about songwriting and performing. Suitable for all ability levels, this book will take you from beginner to intermediate level, without any of the stuffiness of learning to play the guitar!" -- back cover

Table Of Contents

Contents : GET STARTED : Guitar anatomy ; Guitar icons ; Essential accessories ; Altered tunings -- LESSONS : Tab guide ; Essentials (Open chords, Strumming, Barre chords, Pentatonic licks) ; Rhythm guitar workout (Chord playing, Chord variation, Basic chord progression, Riffing, 20 inspiring chords) ; Lead guitar lessons (Rhythmic lead, Blues style vibrato, Arpeggio lead, Octave soloing, Pentatonic licks, String bending, Alternate picking, Chordal soloing) -- GEAR : 50 guitar hacks ; Tips for better tone ; FX Pedals ; J Mascis - Rig Tour -- MAKING MUSIC : Collaborating ; Playing in a two-piece band ; Gigging essentials ; Record your band ; Record your guitar (What you need to record, Get connected, Understand audio interface, Understanding microphones, Amp modelling, Recording your acoustic, Recording your guitar amp) ; Make money (Become a tech, Record remote sessions, Start a function band, Buy and sell gear, Start teaching, Become a demo guy) -- SONGWRITING : Start writing songs today ; Stay inspired ; Song stories ; Beatlemania Masterclass ; Write your first guitar solo ; Building songs ; Song structure study ; Getting lyrical ; Writing better lyrics ; Playing & singing ; Riff writing ; Promoting your songs online ; Music publishing ; The Law: copying ; Ed Sheeran on songwriting ; Choosing your acoustic -- FIX YOUR GUITAR : Restringing your guitar ; Adjusting your guitar's neck ; Adjusting your guitar's intonation ; Broken jack socket ; The art of soldering ; Switching pickups ; Replace your pots ; Making your own guitar leads ; How to shield your guitar -- Index

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Total Guitar / Play Better Now! presents, How to play guitar / acoustic and electric - learn to play like a rock hero

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