The guitar is a fascinating instrument that has been
around in various forms for thousands of years, and
continues to be the instrument of choice for many
musicians today. This book will guide you through all
you need to know to play both acoustic and electric
versions, from buying the right guitar and learning
the basic chords to mastering advanced techniques.
History sections cover the evolution and development
of the guitar, and the book also includes fully illustrated
directories exploring the many different types of guitar in
depth. With over 1500 photographs and musical exercises,
this manual is an essential guide for all guitarists.
• How to play the guitar, with chord charts, exercises and
step-by-step techniques for mastering a range of musical
styles, including blues, country, jazz, classical, flamenco,
funk, disco, rock, lounge and reggae.
• Includes directories of the most famous types of guitar,
as well as boxed features on influential guitar heroes
such as Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, B. B. King and Jimmy Page.
• A complete historical overview of the origins and
development of this universally popular instrument.
