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How to Play Guitar: Everything You Need to Know to Play the Guitar [Paperback]

Roger Evans (Author)
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Publication Date: December 10, 2001 | Series: How to Play
In How to Play Guitar guitar players of all levels will find a wealth of instruction and inspiration. Whether you want to play pop, folk, country, rock, blues, jazz, classical, or any other style of music, you will pick up the basic techniques without tedious drills and exercises. Using real music and a step-by-step approach, How to Play Guitar will teach you about:

· Choosing and buying a guitar
· Tuning your instrument correctly
· Reading sheet music, guitar music, and tablature
· Playing melodies with chords
· Fingerpicking
· Mastering left-hand techniques, including sliding and bending notes
· Transposing melodies from one key to another and much more.

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About the Author

Roger Evans has helped nearly half a million readers learn to play an instrument on their own. His other books include How to Play Piano and How to Play Keyboards

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Revised edition (December 10, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312287062
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312287061
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Roger Evans has helped nearly half a million readers learn to play an instrument on their own. His other books include How to Play Piano and How to Play Keyboards.

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196 of 197 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I just happened upon this book by chance when first beginning my quest for literature on guitar instruction. Simply put, I didn't want to pay for lessons from the very beginning if all I needed were some basics (holding the guitar, tuning, learning the parts of the guitar, some basic tunes and chords, etc.) to get my feet wet. I was previously intimidated by guitars and guitar playing, sure it was hopelessly complicated. Evans' easy and approachable text, very good illustrations and slow, step-by-step instructions totally changed my outlook. I've learned so much already, and I barely play four chords well! Although most of the tunes you learn early on in the book aren't necessarily "popular" ones, they get the job done. Later on in the book you learn the skills to approach any kind of music. In my opinion, it's the best bargain out there. My only suggestions would be a spiral binding and accompanying CD for future editions.
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92 of 94 people found the following review helpful
For the Absolute Beginner February 23, 2001
Format:Paperback
I wanted to learn to play guitar but had no idea where to start. I didn't even know how to change the strings on my guitar. Luckily I found this book. This book teaches you everything you need to know including how to string, tune, and hold your guitar. I learned to play chords and finger picking faster than I ever thought possible. The slow, iterative approach builds upon previous lessons which give you the skills to tackle the next lesson. A lot of books I have seen throw you right into the deep end which can be frustrating for beginners. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to play a guitar. If not for this book I probably would have become frustrated and quit playing before I even began.
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129 of 136 people found the following review helpful
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Most how to books for "beginners" are laced with technical jargon that only someone with a working knowledge of the subject could understand. Not so with this book. I have no knowledge of the guitar and can actually understand this book. A must buy for the beginner.
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This is a pretty good book. My only complaint is that it was not that great for truly rank beginners. Read more
Published 26 days ago by steve grigsby
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i liked the book. it was very heplful and informational. i think i would even recomend it to a friend! yay!
Published 1 month ago by muppets
Great!
This book is really good if you are a beginner in playing guitar. It will teach you all the basics and stuff. I recommend it. Great book.
Published 3 months ago by panutcha
How to play guitar.
The book is simple and easy to follow along for the beginner. The chords are easy to understand. There is even an exorcise for easy chord progressions.
Published 3 months ago by Al A
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Published 4 months ago by sje MN
makes learning easy
i only had this book 3 days and already i have learned a lot ,very easy to understand ,i have looked and looked at learning to play the guitar , books and this one is the best and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gomer
Great start...
...for someone who is completely new to playing the guitar. Very informative and has a good sequence for proper development. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ben
Great.
Got it the same day I got my Kindle. It's great, easy to follow and very helpful. As soon as I opened the book, I was being taught something, which really helped me play my guitar... Read more
Published 6 months ago by JD Kirkland
Easy to learn
I am not musically incline at all but my daughter had me us her guitar and this book and low and behold I learned something! This is an Easy Learn book and we love it. Thanks!
Published 7 months ago by Astonished Mom
Easy to use, will be getting alot of use out of it.
I am currently reading through the book a second time, so that I can practice at the pace advised. Very helpful tool.
Published 7 months ago by T. Voss
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