{"product_id":"9780764551062","title":"Guitar For Dummies - Phillips, Mark ; Jon Chappell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eGuitar For Dummies\u003c\/u\u003e by Phillips, Mark ; Jon Chappell\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished by Wiley, 1998\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s face it – in the music world, guitars set the standard for cool. Since the 1950s, many of the greatest performers in rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and country have played the guitar. Playing electric guitar can put you out in front of a band, where you’re free to roam, sing, and make eye contact with your adoring fans. Playing acoustic guitar can make you the star of the vacation campfire sing-along or allow you to serenade that special someone. And playing any kind of guitar can bring out the music in your soul and become a valued lifetime hobby. Guitar For Dummies delivers everything the beginning to intermediate guitarist needs. The information has been carefully crafted so that you can find exactly what you want to know about the guitar. This clearly written guide is for anyone who wants to know how to\n\n \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrum basic chords and simple melodies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpand your range with advanced techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay melodies without reading music\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right guitar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTune, change strings, and make simple repairs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Figure out how to play anything from simple chord progressions to smokin’ blues licks. Guitar For Dummies also covers the following topics and more:\n\n \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHand position and posture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic major and minor chords\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdding spice with basic 7th chords and barre chords\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlaying melodies in position and in double-stops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDifferent styles including rock, blues, folk, and classical\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuying a guitar and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaking care of your guitar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Guitar For Dummies also contains a play-along audio CD that contains all 97 songs and exercises from the book. Whether you’re contemplating a career as a heavy metal superstar or you just want to strum a few folk songs for your friends, this friendly book-and-CD package makes it easy to pick up the guitar and start playing.\n\n \u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e CD-ROM\/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProduct image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley, 1998","offers":[{"title":"Guitar For Dummies \/ Very Good","offer_id":54064755212580,"sku":"9780764551062VG","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/9951\/4148\/files\/5267223482460.jpg?v=1779987657","url":"https:\/\/brookingsbooks.com\/products\/9780764551062","provider":"Brookings Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}