Guitar method book | Rhythm guitar

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Learn to Play Guitar 130 pages with over 180 photographic examples, diagrams and illustrations; a Guitar method book designed to be comprehensive and understandable. Also the eBook version is at a low introductory price! Click on contents pages to enlarge >>

Musical Pieces To get you straight into playing music, numbers have been added underneath the pieces to indicate the rhythm (tablature on its own doesn’t indicate this). Later on, the rhythmical aspect of conventional notation is covered so you can use it in conjunction with tablature.

Chords Open chords; major chords and minor chords (open chords have non-fretted strings within them). An explanation of chord construction. Barre chords and Power chords are also covered. Rhythm Guitar Changing chords and Strum patterns are presented as separate subjects initially so you don’t have to concentrate on both at the same time. They are then brought together from basic to more advanced until there is a rhythm guitar musical piece to play.

Theory Music theory basics explained in terms of the fretboard and reinforced by musical pieces in various styles making the learning process of this guitar method book practical and enjoyable.

Audio 42 downloadable audio mp3 tracks in various styles with a demo and backing track for each. Listen to samples on player >> Stretching Stretching exercises with illustrations are included to relieve tension and help avoid pains and injury. How to practice guitar is also explained as well as restringing a guitar. Learn Guitar - Sample Pages click to enlarge >>

Techniques Explaining basic techniques that can be taken for granted by more experienced players. Palm muting and some basic lead guitar techniques are also covered including hammer ons, pull offs, sliding and string bending. Basics How to hold a guitar correctly and how to tune it. Tablature is explained clearly and the typical beginners problem of reading it the correct way around is addressed.