Play Acoustic Guitar: Getting Started

Description The Xtremist's resident unplugged finger-picking master guides you through ten highly entertaining and easy to follow lessons getting you fully up and running with the acoustic guitar. Frett covers everything, including open chords, strumming patterns, muting and finger-patterns, all in his own totally up-to-date style. This colourful book, with superb animations, comes complete with a demo CD, a guide to the best 10 acoustic players of all time, and the necessary know-how to become one of them!

An Introduction and First Lesson for Teens and Preteens for Acoustic or Electric Guitar-Play a musical instrument just like the rock stars! All you need is the desire to learn and the willingness to have some fun while you are doing it. UBSjr is an interactive learning experience that gets down to the basics fast! You set the pace. Practice along with someone who is learning just like you. In no time you will be on your way to playing like a star. With UBSjr learning will be fun. You will participate in lots of activities and exercises and even learn some songs. Your ability and progress will come naturally without ever feeling like you were being taught. Here are some of the important skills and information you'll pick up as part of this excitingprogram: Types of guitars Parts of the guitar How to hold the guitar How to tune the guitar Correct playing technique The meaning of melody harmony and rhythm How to find the beat Beginning notes Beginning chords and power chords Various musical terms and symbols How to practice Accessories This DVD makes learning fun and easy with endless interactive features to access bonus materials that reinforce key areas and give helpful tips. Bonus Educational Material: Types of guitars/buying a guitar Parts of the guitar Tuning notes Audio examples for exercises and songs Beginning music theory interactive Listening recommendations Performance applications Additional product previews Educational booklet included Getting to know the instruments DVD-ROM Features: Printable reference materials Practice worksheets and puzzles Bonus lessons Internet Connectivity Play-along audio tracks Note to parents: This program is designed to inspire younger students to use their creativity while developing a lifetime appreciation for music. They'll be proud of their accomplishment and so will you..

A unique book and CD from the hands of a true slide guitar legend - Warren Haynes. As guitarist with The Allman Brothers Band and The Grateful Dead, Haynes has forged himself a reputation as one of the greatest slide players in rock history, and you can now get a candid guide to his style from the man himself! Haynes covers every part of your development as a slide guitarist, from choosing the best slide for you and perfecting the basic techniques to playing rhythm parts and blues soloing. A CD is included that features split-channel recordings of Warren performing all examples with a full band... either listen to the master at work, or solo along to the backing track and get your slide licks really cookin'.

Learn to Properly Adjust Your Guitar for Peak Playability and Optimum Sound-The Hal Leonard Guitar Setup & Maintenance Method is your complete guide to getting your Guitars to play and sound their best. You'll learn with step-by-step instructions and photos how to adjust the action truss rod bridge saddles nut intonation and more on Electric Guitars and Steel String Acoustic Guitars. Basic electronic repairs are covered as well. If you've been timid about 'looking under the hood' of your Guitar but don't want to keep shelling out money to the repair shop this book will get you started on the road to becoming your own repairman.Topics include:Tools of the tradeGuitar anatomyCleaning polishing and storageTruss rod adjustmentString height (action)Nut adjustmentPickup heightIntonationSoldering techniqueReplacing output jacks and pickups

Learn to Properly Adjust Your Guitar for Peak Playability and Optimum Sound-Here's your complete guide to getting your guitars to play and sound their best! Step-by-step instructions and photos teach how to adjust the action truss rod bridge saddles nut intonation and more on electric guitars and steel striing acoustic guitars. Basic electronic repairs are covered as well. With a handy Korg chromatic tuner included this book is a fantastic value and will get you started on the road to becoming your own guitar repairman.

Here's your complete guide to getting your guitars to play and sound their best! In a convenient 6 x9 size this full-colour edition features step-by-step instructions and photos that teach you how to adjust the action truss rod bridge saddles nut intonation and more on electric and acoustic guitars. Basic electronic repairs are covered as well. If you've been timid about ?looking under the hood? of your guitar but don't want to keep spending money at the repair shop this book will get you started on the road to becoming your own guitar repair person!