Teach Yourself Guitar

SKU: MB.95119M

ISBN 9780786692217. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This is an easy to understand yet very comprehensive method. You will learn to play classic guitar in all of the basic keys. In addition you will play a very wide assortment of solos ranging from the Renaissance to 20th Century compositions. Also, you will be taught to play many of the great student masterpieces by composers such as Sor, Carcassi, Carulli, Diabelli, Guiliani, Bach, Handel and Dowland. Finally, studies are contained for playing in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th positions. Definitely a hands on method that gets you playing wonderful classic guitar literature. The online video provides close-up views of the guitar to help you understand the lessons. Includes access to online audio and video.

SKU: SP.TS71612

ISBN 9781585606924. UPC: 728941716124.

Teach Yourself Guitar published by Santorella Publications is the first in a series including CD that was initially created as an impulse product for a typical independent Guitar & Amp shop. In a market flooded with similar products, we swiftly learned that our edition was more than just a quick fix for the beginner. Although titled, Teach Yourself Guitar, it contains much more than basic instruction. Accordingly, Teach Yourself Guitar has become the standard for countless educators as a private lesson study guide.

There are numerous products on the market that falsely proclaim incomprehensible results in just minutes. Unfortunately, none of these products cultivate permanent advancement. Becoming a better musician is only possible through hard work, discipline and dedication.

Our challenge was to create an approach to guitar that was easy to understand and followed a logical step by step progression. To truly master the guitar, one must have their eyes set on short-term goals in order to achieve long-term results. We are proud to say that we have met this challenge by providing a proven curriculum to learning the many facets of playing the guitar in this one of a kind guide.

Topics covered include:

• Types of Guitars
• Tuning the Guitar
• Holding the Guitar
• Musical Notation
• Timing and Note Values
• The First String-E
• The Second String-B
• The Third String-C
• Playing Chords
• It's Time To Rest
• Notes on the Fourth String-D
• Notes on the Fifth String-A
• High A
• Notes on the Sixth String-E
• Bass Chord Accompaniments
• The F Chord Using Three Strings
• Accidentals
• Ascending Scales
• Descending Scales
• Enharmonic Notation
• Arpeggios
• Transposition
• Major Scale and Key Signatures
• Important Tablature Symbols