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by Chris Lopez (Author) "Before getting started, I have included some general information about the guitar: Tuning The Guitar: The best way to tune the guitar is by using..." (more)
Key Phrases: chord finger pattern, foot taps the floor, scale path, Major Seventh, Whole Step, Blues Scale (more...)
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"Finally, an enjoyable method to learning to play guitar. Chris Lopez makes the complex appear simple." -- Russ Hucek - Kradle Guitar Picks- July 2001 --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

Product Description
The "Guitar Book" is for the anxious beginner who desires a direct no frills method to learning how to play guitar without pages and pages of reading before you start putting your fingers on the strings and begin strumming some music right away; it is also a great reference guitar book for those who already play some. Recently revised and updated with more easy to understand guitar learning information.

All instructions are boldly and clearly illustrated in the most easiest to understand finger shapes.

This must have guitar book is a generous welcome addition to better understand all other guitar books you may already have in your learn how to play guitar collection.

The "Guitar Book" introduces and guides you to learning:

* Clear and bold illustrations of the most commonly played guitar chords for every key in the easiest to play Open & Barre chord shapes, for example, Major, Major 7ths, Major Dominant 7ths, Minor, Minor 7ths, and 9ths

* The absolutely must have Chord Combination Chart which clearly illustrates which chords go with chords in the same key. Practice chord progressions galore in every key. You will enjoy putting your own creations together with this indispensible chord chart

* Simple techniques of changing one chord to other chords of the same root note names by just lifting a finger or two

* Transposing any chord progression to the key that is the most comfortable for your voice

* Power Chords

* How to read and write in Tablature (Tabs)

* A simple method to maintaining a steady rhythm while strumming

* Clear illustrations of every note on the guitar neck fret board and where each note is located in standard notation and sheet music

The coil bind format allows the guitar book to remain flat for easy viewing of both the left and right side of each page.

Special Note: Both The "Guitar Book" (red cover) and The "First Stage" Guitar Book contain the same learning information. Here you have a choice of which cover art you prefer. This text refers to both the Coil Bind and Paperback Editions.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 98 pages
  • Publisher: First Stage Concepts (January 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1931430063
  • ISBN-13: 978-1931430067
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,398,307 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Before getting started, I have included some general information about the guitar: Tuning The Guitar: The best way to tune the guitar is by using any number of quality pitch pipes, tuning forks or battery powered guitar tuners which are available at many fine music stores. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chord finger pattern, foot taps the floor, scale path, guitar neck, chord form, chord shapes, finger shape, standard musical notation, chord combinations, chord name, guitar book
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Major Seventh, Whole Step, Blues Scale, Chord Combination Chart, Double Octave, Turnaround Chord, Minor Pentatonic Scale, Chord Note, Bar Lines, Roman Numeral, The Staffs
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to learn how to play guitar....., September 28, 1999
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This guitar book is very clear and to the point with bold and easy to understand illustrations. I also highly recommend The 'Next Stage' Guitar Book - Learn How To Play Scale Patterns & Tabs Easily & Quickly! Both these guitar books make a great package in learning how to play guitar.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book !!, July 24, 2001
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I have learned more from this book in a far shorter amount of time than I have learned from a guitar teacher I am taking lessons with. I tried other books and this one blows them away. There's not alot of technical talk or theory in this book, just good solid hands on instruction. This book is very similar to the Author's other titles: " The Pre-Stage"... & "The First Stage"... I highly recommend any of Chris Lopezs' books !! GET THIS BOOK !!
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