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Total Guitar presents How to play guitar : acoustic and electric : learn to play like a rock hero.

London : Carlton Books Ltd, c2017

Subjects

Guitar -- Methods -- Self-instruction.

Electric guitar -- Methods -- Self-instruction.

Guitar -- Studies and exercises.

Electric guitar -- Studies and exercises.

ISBN:

9781780975719 (hardback) :

1780975716 (hardback)

Description:

208 pages : color illustrations, music ; 29 cm

Contents:

Contents : GET STARTED : Guitar anatomy ; Guitar icons ; Essential accessories ; Altered tunings -- LESSONS : Tab guide ; Essentials (Open chords, Strumming, Barre chords, Pentatonic licks) ; Rhythm guitar workout (Chord playing, Chord variation, Basic chord progression, Riffing, 20 inspiring chords) ; Lead guitar lessons (Rhythmic lead, Blues style vibrato, Arpeggio lead, Octave soloing, Pentatonic licks, String bending, Alternate picking, Chordal soloing) -- GEAR : 50 guitar hacks ; Tips for better tone ; FX Pedals ; J Mascis - Rig Tour -- MAKING MUSIC : Collaborating ; Playing in a two-piece band ; Gigging essentials ; Record your band ; Record your guitar (What you need to record, Get connected, Understand audio interface, Understanding microphones, Amp modelling, Recording your acoustic, Recording your guitar amp) ; Make money (Become a tech, Record remote sessions, Start a function band, Buy and sell gear, Start teaching, Become a demo guy) -- SONGWRITING : Start writing songs today ; Stay inspired ; Song stories ; Beatlemania Masterclass ; Write your first guitar solo ; Building songs ; Song structure study ; Getting lyrical ; Writing better lyrics ; Playing & singing ; Riff writing ; Promoting your songs online ; Music publishing ; The Law: copying ; Ed Sheeran on songwriting ; Choosing your acoustic -- FIX YOUR GUITAR : Restringing your guitar ; Adjusting your guitar's neck ; Adjusting your guitar's intonation ; Broken jack socket ; The art of soldering ; Switching pickups ; Replace your pots ; Making your own guitar leads ; How to shield your guitar -- Index.

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Summary:

"This pracitcal guide teaches you everything you need to know and nothing you don't. It is filled with easy-to-follow lessons and advice for perfect playing and performing... Written by the experts at Total Guitar magazine, How to Play Guitar includes hundreds of photographs and step-by-step exercises, top advice for improvement, tips for getting the most from your gear and even sections about songwriting and performing. Suitable for all ability levels, this book will take you from beginner to intermediate level, without any of the stuffiness of learning to play the guitar!" -- back cover.

Copy/Holding information

Location	Collection	Call No.	Status	Due Date
Hawaii State Library	Art, Music & Recreation	787.87193 To	Lost	07/18/2018	Add Copy to MyList
Hilo Public Library	Adult Nonfiction	787.87193 Total	Checked out	06/04/2024	Add Copy to MyList
Kailua Public Library	Adult Nonfiction	787.87193 To	Checked In		Add Copy to MyList
Kailua-Kona Public Library	Adult Nonfiction	787.87193 To	Checked In		Add Copy to MyList
Kaimuki Public Library	Adult Nonfiction	787.8719 To	Checked In		Add Copy to MyList
Kapolei Public Library	Adult Nonfiction	787.87193 To	Checked In		Add Copy to MyList
Liliha Public Library	Adult Nonfiction	787.87193 To	Checked out	06/07/2024	Add Copy to MyList
Manoa Public Library	Adult Nonfiction	787.87193 To	Checked In		Add Copy to MyList
Mililani Public Library	Adult Nonfiction	787.87193 To	Checked In		Add Copy to MyList
Nanakuli Public Library	Adult Nonfiction	787.87193 To	Checked In		Add Copy to MyList

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