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Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition (9781119151432) is now being published as Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition (9781119293354). While this version features an older Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the new release and should not be considered a different product.

The bestselling guide now updated with video demonstrations and audio tracks online

The guitar is one of the most versatile instruments in the world, which is why it's so appealing to musicians. Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition gives you everything a beginning or intermediate acoustic or electric guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it. Fully revised and updated, with online video and audio clips that help you learn and play along, you'll explore everything from simple chords and melodies to more challenging exercises that are designed to satisfy players of all levels. Additionally, new players can dive into the basics of guitar and accessory selection. Whether you prefer the cool sounds of the acoustic or the edgier tones of the electric, your guitar will get a lot of use as you play your way through the lessons presented in this integral book. But your journey doesn't stop at the last page! With an updated multimedia component, you have access to more than 80 online videos and 35 audio tracks that help build your talent.

  • Play along with online videos and audio tracks to develop and reinforce your new skills
  • Tune your guitar, change strings, and make simple repairs to keep your instrument in working order
  • Choose the right guitar and equipment for your needs
  • Explore numerous musical styles, including rock, blues, jazz, and country

Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition guides you in the development of your strumming talent—and who knows where that can take you!

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Learn to:

  • Choose a guitar and equipment that's right for you
  • Tune, change strings, and make simple repairs
  • Practice several musical styles including rock, blues, jazz, folk, and classical

The bestselling guide—updated with video demonstrations and audio tracks

Whether you prefer the cool sounds of the acoustic or the edgier tones of the electric, your guitar will get a lot of use as you play your way through this new edition of Guitar For Dummies. But your journey doesn't stop at the last page — access more than 85 online videos and 95 audio tracks that help build your ability.

  • Build a foundation — begin strumming chords, add some spice with 7th chords, and play melodies—without reading music
  • Start to sound cool — make things smooth by playing in position, double up with double-stops, stretch out with barre chords, and make the guitar talk with special articulation
  • Pick your style — no matter what musical style is your jam, find guidance on playing rock, blues, folk, classical, and jazz
  • Bring it home — shop for a guitar; consider amps, effects, cases, and accessories; change your strings; and get the lowdown on basic guitar maintenance

Open the book and find:

  • The parts of the guitar and how the guitar makes music
  • How to tune your guitar
  • Tips on holding the guitar and reading guitar notation
  • Ten great songs for beginning guitarists
  • How to read music
  • 96 common chords
  • Steps for accessing the online video and audio components
  • What to look for when buying a guitar

Visit Dummies.com to: Improve your skills by listening to and playing along with more than 95 audio tracks and viewing more than 85 videos demonstrating concepts and examples in the book.

About the Author:

Mark Phillips is a former director of music at Cherry Lane Music, where he edited or arranged the songbooks of such artists as John Denver, Van Halen, Guns N' Roses, and Metallica. Jon Chappell is a multi-style guitarist, arranger, and former editor-in-chief of Guitar magazine.

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  • PublisherFor Dummies
  • Publication date2015
  • ISBN 10 1119151430
  • ISBN 13 9781119151432
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number4
  • Number of pages408
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