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Discover the magic of classical guitar with this fun and easy guide The perfect starting point to learning classical guitar, Classical Guitar For Dummies, walks you through the steps, techniques, and styles you’ll need to finger-pick your way around some of the most beautiful songs ever written. Whether you’re a first timer looking to add your very first classical guitar to your collection or you’ve already made the jump to the classical style want to pick up some priceless tips, this book is the easy-to-read companion you’ll want at your side. You can even play along with audio and video examples at dummies.com that will help you on your journey toward classical guitar mastery. In Classical Guitar For Dummies, you’ll find: Foundational and advanced techniques, from adapting your playing posture to coloring your tone with vibratoTips and tricks on playing classical guitar favorites, like Cavatina by Stanley MyersExplorations of classical scales, up and down the guitar neckClassical Guitar For Dummies is an essential aid for new and aspiring classical guitarists just beginning to learn their craft. More experienced guitarists seeking to improve their fundamentals and learn some new strategies for creating amazing music will also find a ton of useful info inside.

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 skillsTune your guitar, change strings, and make simple repairs to keep your instrument in working orderChoose the right guitar and equipment for your needsExplore numerous musical styles, including rock, blues, jazz, and countryGuitar For Dummies, 4th Edition guides you in the development of your strumming talent—and who knows where that can take you!

A guitar-playing practice guide with hundreds of warm-up and technique-building exercisesIf you already play some guitar but need some practice, you're in the right place. Guitar Exercises For Dummies is a friendly guide that provides just enough need-to-know information about practicing scales, chords, and arpeggios in the context of specific skills and techniques to help you maximize its 400+ exercises and improve your guitar playing. (If you need instruction on topics like buying or tuning a guitar and playing basic chords, check out Guitar For Dummies.)This practical book starts off with warm-up exercises (on and off-instrument) and then logically transitions to scales, scale sequences, arpeggios, arpeggio sequences, and chords, with a focus on building strength and consistency as well as refining technique. Each section helps you to practice correct hand and body posture and experience variations, such as fingering options and hand positions, and then ends with a brief musical piece for you to try. You can also practice incorporating other facets of musical performance in your exercises, such as: TempoTime signaturePhrasingDynamicsThe book wraps up with tips to help you maximize your practice time (like setting goals for each session), ways to improve your musicianship (such as studying other performers’ body language), and an appendix that explains the accompanying website (where you can find audio tracks and additional information). Grab your guitar, grab a copy of Guitar Exercises For Dummies, and start perfecting your finger picking today.P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Guitar Exercises For Dummies (9780470387665). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!

Want to become the coolest possible version of yourself?Time to jump into learning the blues guitar. Even if you don’t read music, Blues Guitar For Dummies lets you pick up the fundamentals and start jamming like your favorite blues artists.Blues Guitar for Dummies covers the key aspects of blues guitar, showing you how to play scales, chords, progressions, riffs, solos, and more. This hands-on guide is packed with musical examples, chords charts, and photos that let you explore the genre and play the songs of all the great blues musicians. This accessible how-to book will give you the skills you need to: Choose the right guitar, equipment, and stringsHold, tune, and get situated with your guitarPlay barre chords and strum to the rhythmRecognize the structure of a blues songTackle musical riffsMaster melodies and solosMake your guitar sing, cry, and wailJam to any type of bluesAdditionally, the book comes with a website that shares audio samples of all the examples covered in the lessons. Go online to practice your riffs and chords and develop your style as a blues musician.Order your copy of Blues Guitar For Dummies today and get ready to start shredding!P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Blues Guitar For Dummies (9780470049204). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!

A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the guitar If you’ve just bought a guitar, or you’ve had one for a while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how to play the popular instrument. There’s so much to know about owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin? In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and music teachers shows you the essentials you need to know about owning and playing a guitar. From picking your first notes to exploring music theory and composition, maintaining your gear, and diving into the specifics of genres like blues and rock, this book is a comprehensive and practical goldmine of indispensable info. Created for the budding guitarist who wants all their lessons and advice in one place, the book will show you how to:  Maintain, tune, and string your guitar, as well as decipher music notation and guitar tablature  Understand guitar theory, sounds and techniques to help you learn new songs and add your style to classic tunes Practice several popular genres of guitar music, including blues, rock, and classical Access accompanying online video and audio instructional resources that demonstrate the lessons you find in the book Perfect for guitar players at any skill level, Guitar All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their own guitar and make great music.

Check out this guide to rock guitar technique If you’re ready to start playing some rockin’ tunes on the guitar, there's no better teacher than Rock Guitar For Dummies. This is the ultimate guide to playing rock ’n’ roll on six strings, even if you’ve never picked up a guitar before! Master the riffs and melodies of your favorite songs and artists, or make up a few of your own. Find out how to choose the right amplifier, strum power chords, and maintain your guitar. Moving over from another style of guitar playing? You’ll love this guide’s deep dive into rock guitar technique. You’ll even learn to differentiate the sounds of classic rock, heavy metal, grunge, progressive rock, and beyond. Plus, you’ll get access to online resources, including audio and video clips, to bring your rock ’n’ roll education to life. Get step-by-step instruction on playing rhythm and lead guitar in a variety of rock stylesPractice with countless exercises and songs to add to your repertoireDownload and stream over 150 audio and video tracks demonstrating the exercises and techniques in the bookFind essential tips and tricks for tuning up, changing strings, and maintaining your guitarIf you’re a novice or intermediate guitarist wanting to rock ‘n’ roll, this is the friendly Dummies guide for you.

Perfektionieren Sie Ihre Spieltechnik! Sie spielen leidenschaftlich gerne Gitarre und wollen nun Ihre Spieltechnik verbessern? Dieses Buch ist voll-gepackt mit über 300 abwechslungsreichen Übungen in verschiedenen Tonarten und Rhythmen: von Aufwärm- und Fingerübungen bis zum Spielen von Tonleitern, Akkorden, Arpeggien und vielem mehr. Mark Phillips und Jon Chappell zeigen Ihnen, wie Sie Fingerpicking, Strum-ming, Rhythmus, Tempo und Dynamik optimieren. Am Ende der Kapitel können Sie Ihre neu erworbenen Fähig-keiten an längeren Übungsstücken unter Beweis stellen, die Sie neben vielen weiteren Übungsbeispielen auch auf der beiliegenden CD finden. So wird schon bald kein Song mehr zu schwierig für Sie sein. Auf der CD: Die wichtigsten Übungsstücke aus dem BuchÜber 130 Übungen zum Anhören und NachspielenMit Metronom-Tracks und Stimmhilfe

Kein Instrument steht wie die E-Gitarre für die moderne oder klassische Rockmusik. Die E-Gitarre ist neben ihrer akustischen Verwandten sicherlich das populärste Musikinstrument. Und das hat auch seine Gründe: Mit kaum einem anderen Instrument kann man so viel Leidenschaft, Kraft und Ausdrucksstärke beweisen. Jon Chappell zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie die Gitarre richtig halten und stimmen, wie Sie Akkorde und Riffs spielen und Spieltechniken wie Hammer-Ons, Pull-Offs, Slides, Bending und Co. meistern. Sie erfahren alles über die verschiedenen Rockgenres - von Rock'n'Roll und Classic Rock bis Jazz und Heavy Metal. Und natürlich macht Sie dieses Buch auch mit dem Equipment des angehenden Rockmusikers vertraut: Verstärker, Verzerrer und andere Effektgeräte. So erhalten Sie eine umfassende Einführung in dieses vielseitige Instrument. Und weil alle Theorie grau ist und damit Sie gleich richtig loslegen können, finden Sie auf der beiliegenden Audio-CD zahlreiche Beispieltracks zum Anhören und Nachspielen.

Wer wünschte sich nicht schon einmal, als Gitarrist auf der Bühne zu stehen oder bei einem idyllischen Lagerfeuer mit seinem Gitarrespiel zu glänzen? Die leidenschaftlichen Gitarristen Mark Philipps und Jon Chappell zeigen Ihnen den Weg: Hier lernen Sie schnell, Akkorde und Melodien zu spielen, selbst wenn Sie noch keine einzige Note lesen können! Sie lernen, wie man die Gitarre richtig hält und den eigenen Sound verbessert. Darüber hinaus erfahren Sie alles Wichtige über die Gitarre - von Kauf, Pflege und Stimmen des Instruments bis hin zu den verschiedenen Stilrichtungen. Auf der beiliegenden CD gibt es viele Übungen und Songs zum Nachspielen.

Saitenweise elektrisierende Tipps für den perfekten Groove! Die E-Gitarre ist neben der akustischen Gitarre eins der beliebtesten Musikinstrumente der Deutschen. Mit diesem Buch lernen Sie alles, was Sie brauchen, um an der E-Gitarre zum Rockstar zu werden: Jon Chappell zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie die Gitarre richtig halten und stimmen und wie Sie Akkorde und Riffs spielen. Sie erfahren alles über die verschiedenen Rockgenres – von Rock‘n‘Roll und Classic Rock bis Jazz und Heavy Metal. So erhalten Sie eine umfassende Einführung in dieses vielseitige Instrument. Und zum Anhören, Anschauen und Nachspielen gibt es Audio- und Videomaterial zum Download. Sie erfahren Wie Sie das richtige Instrument auswählenWie Sie Spieltechniken wie Hammer-Ons, Pull-Offs, Slides, Bending und Co. meisternWie Sie Verstärker, Verzerrer und andere Effektgeräte richtig einsetzen