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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, including downloadable audio tracks. The eBook version is at a low introductory price!

PDF £1.49
ePub £1.49
Paperback £10.99

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"We loved the book. The information was well paced and concise enough not to overwhelm. Any beginner would definitely benefit from having this book, and it's a great reminder for those who might have forgotten details or are looking for them"
Nimal de SilvaThe Music Garage (Singapore)
"Awesome. It is well laid out, easy to look at and there is the supplemental material to top it off. The theory may get tedious for some...its hard to not teach theory but most people seem to have an aversion to it.....the idea of discipline I think.”
Gernot SchlegelProfessional Guitarist & Teacher
"I think this book is great. It covers all the stuff I teach, in a really clear but detailed way. I always find that different people take different amounts of theory to others, but this would be a great book to keep referring back to during lessons and song learning. It's pretty much exactly how I would make a guitar tutor book."
Kieren WadeGuitar Tutor & Performer (UK)
"This top value eBook and MP3 package covers a wide range topics essential for all guitarists. Over 100 pages with plenty of information and solid advice that a player can dip into as needed. Evans does not gloss over the often neglected area of reading notation for rhythm."
Hedley Timbs BA(Mus), Grad.Dip. Teaching (New Zealand)
"Would recommend this for anyone who is looking to get a really solid grip on how to play the guitar, and also to tutors who are looking at ways to improve their own tutoring abilities."
Logan EllisMgr. Spiderhands Productions Ltd (New Zealand)
"Plenty of detail that goes into posture, hand position, thumb position, etc. The notation and strumming is really good here because it builds up in stages. In a real life lesson, you can introduce it in this way piece by piece and not overwhelm the student."
Michael HannaGrade 8 RS.Guitar - Larne Guitar School (Ireland)
"Learn to play Guitar is an ideal companion to support the beginner on their new found musical journey. Highly recommended."
Liam CainBMus (hons) Professional Guitarist (UK)
"Too many beginning guitar player guides sacrifice basics in favor of quick gratification without creating a foundation of knowledge or provide the 'how' without the 'why'. Learn to Play Guitar's attention to all these details, with illustrations at every step and backed by audio, makes this book recommendable above most other beginning guitar instructionals on the market"
Diane C. DonovanMidwest Book Review
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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.

Musical Pieces

To get straight into playing music, numbers have been added underneath pieces to indicate rhythm (tablature on its own doesn’t indicate this).

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

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.

Rhythm

Changing chords and Strum patterns are presented separately at first so you can focus on each individually. They are then brought together from basic to more advanced until there’s a rhythm guitar piece to play.

Audio

42 downloadable audio mp3 tracks in various styles with a demo and backing track for each. Listen to samples on player >>

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.

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Stretching

Stretching exercises with illustrations are included to relieve tension and help avoid pains and injury. How to practice is also explained as well as stringing a guitar.
"Well written and laid out guide for guitarists, beginners to intermediate. Aimed mainly at beginners but lots of useful stuff for more advanced players too. Covers everything a beginner needs to know including maintenance, excercises and theory. Lots of diagrams and photos."
Tim BostockGuitar Student (Engineer)
"The Learn to Play Guitar book is a very good guide for technique and theory. The book is set out very well with detailed photos, which help the learning process."
Adrian ThorneGuitar Student (Mechanic)
"Gareth is an excellent guitar teacher and guitarist. All of his books are concise and easy to follow. I would thoroughly recommend him to anybody."
Phillip BurfieldGuitar Student (Retired Gardener)
"A very good book for beginners to intermediate guitar players, teaching the reader about the fundamentals, chords shapes, techniques, tips and how to read music"
Joseph LustudGuitar Student
"Easy to follow, learnt to play a scale which turned into a tune. Lots of exercises and techniques, with backing tracks to play along to."
Niel BromwichGuitar Student (Door Engineer)
“I have been working through this book ever since I started lessons with Gareth. I think it is an excellent book and has helped me progress a great deal! It is easy to understand and has clear diagrams so you can see what you are doing."
Danny KidbyGuitar Student (Carpenter)
"The book is clear and easy to follow. It is helpful for all levels. It includes some exercises which build your skills up to playing the chords of a tune / song.”
Louisa BowesGuitar Student (Now studying grade 7 Classical)
"Excellent teaching, helpful books with useful illustrations"
George HedgesGuitar Student
“Easy to understand, taught me TAB reading, sight-reading and chords. You can learn guitar at your own speed. Book starts easy and gets harder as it goes on & has good diagrams to help you understand.”
Emma BromwichGuitar Student
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