Have you struggled through tedious lessons and boring instruction books in your desire to learn to play the guitar? If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to motivate you in your guitar playing quest, then this is it: All About Guitar is for you. Whether it's learning to read music, playing in a rock band, finding the right instrument, or all of the above, this enjoyable guide will help you to finally start playing your favorite songs in many different styles. Plus, learn interesting tidbits on guitar gear, care and maintenance, and other fun stuff about the guitar. This fun-filled, easy-to-use guide includes:
• An introduction to guitars
• Step-by-step music reading instruction
• Background on various styles of music, including dozens of favorite songs
• Performing tips.
Five full songs are included: Dust in the Wind • Fun, Fun, Fun • The Thrill Is Gone • Smells like Teen Spirit • Smoke on the Water. Eexcerpts from many other songs are also included: Come as You Are • Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) • Iron Man • Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) • Pride and Joy • Substitute • Sultans of Swing • Sweet Child O' Mine • Takin' Care of Business • You've Got a Friend • and more.
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys and pan left or right.
Song List
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
Birthday Song
Come As You Are
Cross Road Blues (Crossroads)
Down On The Corner
Dust In The Wind
Fun, Fun, Fun
Iron Man
La Bamba
La Grange
Love Song
My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean
1979
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Ode To Joy
Pride And Joy
Rhiannon
Scarborough Fair
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Smoke On The Water
The Streets Of Laredo
Substitute
Sultans Of Swing
Sweet Child O' Mine
Takin' Care Of Business
The Thrill Is Gone
Time
Walk Don't Run
When The Saints Go Marching In
Wildwood Flower
The Yellow Rose Of Texas
You've Got A Friend
Instrumentation
Guitar
Product Details
#HL 695929
9781423408154
884088039547
8.5"
11.0"
208 Pages
Prices and availability subject to change without notice.
Have you struggled through tedious lessons and boring instruction books in your desire to learn to play the guitar? If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to motivate you in your guitar playing quest, then this is it: All About Guitar is for you. Whether it's learning to read music, playing in a rock band, finding the right instrument, or all of the above, this enjoyable guide will help you to finally start playing your favorite songs in many different styles. Plus, learn interesting tidbits on guitar gear, care and maintenance, and other fun stuff about the guitar. This fun-filled, easy-to-use guide includes:
• An introduction to guitars
• Step-by-step music reading instruction
• Background on various styles of music, including dozens of favorite songs
• Performing tips.
25 songs, including: Come as You Are • Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) • Dust in the Wind • Iron Man • Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) • Pride and Joy • Smoke on the Water • Substitute • Sultans of Swing • Sweet Child O' Mine • Takin' Care of Business • You've Got a Friend • and more.
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys and pan left or right.
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