Format : CD
SKU: AP.45956
ISBN 9781470636579. UPC: 038081522401. English.
Based on the instructional video of the same name, this series teaches complete novices everything they need to know to start playing right away. The music lover who has never even held a guitar will be playing easy songs immediately. Book 2 is the perfect follow-up to Guitar for the Absolute Beginner, Book 1. This easy, friendly method covers more challenging chords and strums, the basic principles of blues and rock improvisation, classic fingerstyle patterns, and melody playing. Guitar for the Absolute Beginner, Book 2 will prepare you for continued study in whatever style of music you love most. Audio tracks that demonstrate every example and provide play-along opportunities are included and can be downloaded or streamed online.
SKU: BT.MUSAM1001440R
ISBN 9781783058921. English.
Hailed as the most comprehensive and complete beginner's Guitar method ever, the Justinguitar.com Beginner's Course from Justin Sandercoe will take you through everything from buying a Guitar to basic improvisation, now including two CDs full of content. If you have ever thought about picking up a Guitar, this book should be your first port of call. In renowned music teacher Justin Sandercoe 's friendly and authoritative way, he takes you through the basics of being a Guitarist from the absolute beginning to playing some impressive songs. You will learn all the essential chords, the fundamental scales and rhythm strumming and picking. giving you demonstrations of every chord, technique and exercise to help you hear exactly how everything should sound. Justinguitar.com has been world-renowned since it was initially set up in 2003. The Independent The CDs have been specially recorded by Justin newspaper has called him one of the most influential guitarists in history, and his combined total of 100 million viewers would certainly agree. His online videos have gained him huge recognition, but he is also a teacher at the Guitar Institute, and has taught thousands of students privately, including Katie Melua and Cathy Dennis. The course has been 20 years in the making, and has incorporated everything that a beginning guitarist needs to know, but that is often skipped over in less rewarding methods; things like music theory, aural training and songs specifically chosen to reinforcetechniques learned. Speaking of songs, if you want more songs to learn as a fantastic complement to this book, check out the Justinguitar.com Beginner's Songbook . Topics covered in this Beginner's Course include: Choosing equipment like a Guitar, an amplifier and accessories Open, barre and power chords as well as rhythm Guitar techniques Scorching lead playing such as the 12-bar blues and basic improvisation.
SKU: BT.MUSAM1008029
ISBN 9781783055364. English.
The Complete Guitar Player Acoustic Songbook features a huge collection of 50 acoustic hits from all genres for Guitar. Each song includes full lyrics and Guitar chords as well as strumming and picking patterns, making this perfect for the aspiring acoustic Guitarist. Every song included in this Guitar songbook is a bona fide acoustic classic, perfect for singalongs at parties or just a strum on a summer's day in the park. Songs like Hey, Soul Sister by Train, Wonderwall by Oasis and Ho Hey by The Lumineers represent the best in unplugged and fun chill-out music. 'The book is designed to be accessible and enjoyable, showcasing the best songs by the best songwriters like Bob Dylan, Mumford & Sons, The Beatles and Adele. Songs from the past and the present are included, so there will be something for everyone in this acoustic songbook. Each song has been carefully arranged for Guitar and Voice, including the melody, lyrics and Guitar chord shapes. Not only this, but there are also suggested strumming or picking patterns to help you nail the exact sound of the song straight away. This acoustic Guitar songbook is ideal for beginners and intermediate Guitarists looking to expand their repertoire with acoustic songs new and old, whereas absolute beginnersnew to the Guitar might find that the four books of the famous Complete Guitar Player series by Russ Shipton will help them out with the basics. With these 50 acoustic Guitar songs, you'll be singing, strumming andfingerpicking your way through the folk, pop and rock canon in no time at all. The Complete Guitar Player Acoustic Songbook would make a stellar addition to any guitarist's bookshelf, and every one of these great songs will make sure that everyone is singing along.