{"product_id":"guitar-for-dummies-isbn-9781119293354","title":"Guitar For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling guide now updated with video demonstrations and audio tracks online\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe guitar is one of the most versatile instruments in the world, which is why it's so appealing to musicians. \u003ci\u003eGuitar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e4th Edition\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything a beginning or intermediate acoustic or electric guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it. Fully revised and updated, with online video and audio clips that help you learn and play along, you'll explore everything from simple chords and melodies to more challenging exercises that are designed to satisfy players of all levels. Additionally, new players can dive into the basics of guitar and accessory selection. Whether you prefer the cool sounds of the acoustic or the edgier tones of the electric, your guitar will get a lot of use as you play your way through the lessons presented in this integral book. But your journey doesn't stop at the last page! With an updated multimedia component, you have access to more than 80 online videos and 35 audio tracks that help build your talent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay along with online videos and audio tracks to develop and reinforce your new skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTune your guitar, change strings, and make simple repairs to keep your instrument in working order\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right guitar and equipment for your needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore numerous musical styles, including rock, blues, jazz, and country\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuitar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e4th Edition\u003c\/i\u003e guides you in the development of your strumming talent—and who knows where that can take you!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Guitar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: Guitar Basics: The Parts of a Guitar and How It Makes Music 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2: How to Tune Your Guitar 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3: Preparing to Play: Holding the Guitar and Reading Guitar Notation 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Ready to Play: The Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4: The Best Way to Begin: Strumming Chords 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5: Playing Melodies — without Reading Music! 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6: Adding Some Spice with 7th Chords 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Beyond the Basics: Starting to Sound Cool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7: Making Things Smooth by Playing in Position 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8: Doubling Up with Double-Stops 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9: Stretching Out: Barre Chords 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10: Special Articulation: Making the Guitar Talk 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: A Pile of Styles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11: Ready to Rock: Rock Guitar Basics 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 12: Bluer Than Blue: Blues Guitar Basics 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 13: Around the Campfire: Folk Guitar Basics 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 14: Maestro, If You Please: Classical Guitar Basics 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 15: Sunglasses and Berets: Jazz Guitar Basics 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: A Guitar of Your Own \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 16: Shopping for a Guitar 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 17: Eyeing Guitar Amps, Effects, Cases, and Accessories 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 18: Changing Your Strings 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 19: Guitar Wellness: Basic Maintenance 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 20: Ten (Or So) Guitarists You Should Know 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 21: Ten Great Songs for Beginning Guitarists 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Appendixes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX A: How to Read Music 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX B: 96 Common Chords 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX C: How to Use the Website 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 373\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Phillips\u003c\/b\u003e is a former director of music at Cherry Lane Music, where he edited or arranged the songbooks of such artists as John Denver, Van Halen, Guns N??? 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