The Complete Book Of Alternate Tunings

A Complete Reference to Over 7 000 Chords. An alternate tuning is created when one or more strings of the guitar are tuned to notes that differ from standard tuning. This book is designed to familiarize you with chord shapes while playing in some of the most common alternate tunings such as: Open D Open G Open Gm Open A Open E Open Em Open C Drop D Double Drop D Dsus4 and more. Includes info on chord construction and easy-to-read diagrams.

Anyone interested in learning to play acoustic guitar can pick up this well-paced, comprehensive method and get started right away. Beginning concepts include right- and left-hand technique, reading music, basic improvisation, barre chords, picking technique, playing bass lines, and basic arranging. Intermediate topics include alternate tunings, scales, how to play in upper positions of the fingerboard, and a rundown of styles like acoustic funk, New Orleans, gypsy swing, Celtic, bluegrass, Cajun, and more. This comprehensive book concludes with more advanced techniques, including 'machine gun strums,' right-hand muting, slapping, tapping, slap harmonics, and tremolo---as well as styles like reggae, African/Brazilian, norteño, and conjunto. Whether you are starting to learn acoustic guitar or an advanced player looking to improve your playing, this is the one book on acoustic guitar you will ever need. An MP3 CD for demonstration and play-along is included. / Guitare

This book is a complete guide to traditional Irish music. It contains fifty tunes advice on alternate tunings chord substitution technique for accompaniment and solo playing and much more. It also has a bibliography discography and Sections On Irish music in general. The book is complete with an accompanying demo CD which features Paul de Grae playing thirty-one tunes from the book.

This book is a complete guide to traditional Irish music. It contains fifty tunes advice on alternate tunings chord sustitution technique for accopmpaniment and solo playing and much more. It also has a bibliography discography and Sections On Irish music in general. An accompanying demo CD is available which features Paul de Grae playing thirty-one tunes from the book.

Intermediate Fingerstyle Guitar is the perfect continuation of Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar. This book is great for fingerstyle guitarists who already know the basics and are ready to proceed to the next level. Along with alternate tunings topics include fingerpicking patterns bass lines modes barre chords diatonic harmony special techniques and an exploration of different music styles. These range from Country Blues Celtic to contemporary new age styles. There is also a essential section on arranging with a clever step-by-step approach. Intermediate Fingerstyle Guitar comes complete with an accompanying CD to help with the learning process.

This revised book and DVD package is great for guitarists who know the basics and are ready to take the next step. Learn everything from harmonics and funk strumming to swing, Celtic, bluegrass, and Delta blues styles. Master the upper positions of the fretboard using major scales, triads, and pentatonic scales. Learn alternate tunings and perform examples in the styles of the masters. The new DVD is hosted by guitar virtuoso Jared Meeker and includes essential demonstrations and performances. If you have completed Beginning Acoustic Guitar or you are an advanced beginner, Intermediate Acoustic Guitar takes you to the next level. Second Edition Features * Updated examples in the styles of acoustic guitar masters * New companion DVD demonstrating the examples in the book * Improved instruction on acoustic guitar techniques and theory, covering flatpicking, fingerstyle, and strumming / Guitare