Everyone has heard of songs by THE KINKS, VAN MORRISON, GREEN DAY, JIMI HENDRIX, NIRVANA & R.E.M. Well, whether you are a budding lead guitarist or simply want to strum along with your favourite songs, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to playing the guitar and more The book is intended to get you started with the business of playing the most versatile instrument there is: the guitar. The basics are more or less the same across the range of modern styles, so whatever your musical taste, this book contains all you need to get going.
The books aim is to give you the background knowledge you will need if you want to make use of the wealth of material around in more advanced tutor books, song books and guitar magazines.
Features of the book include Classic Pop and Rock Songs by legendary artists Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, R.E.M., Van Morrison, Eagles, Green Day, Nervana, Elvis Presley and George Michael as well as well known folk and classical tunes. There is an introduction to TAB and standard notation as well as essential guitar techniques including tuning, power chords, barre chords, string bending, sliding and left handed damping. Also there is extra help throughout the book with top tips, fact files, recommended listening and extensive chord glossary.
A great addition to this book is the integral CD which comprises over 50 stunning sound-alike backing tracks
The author Tom Flemming is a skilled and highly experienced guitarist, adept in a wide variety of styles including rock, jazz and folk. He is also an arranger and composer, and an examiner for rock school, www.rockschool.co.uk the UKs only dedicated rock and pop exam board.
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