Learn
to play guitar and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with
this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their
journey to a lifetime of playing either acoustic or electric guitar.
Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about various guitar
types and the sounds they create, how to care for your very own guitar,
and getting acquainted with standard musical notation and tablature.
You
will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales,
and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your
knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and
TAB.
You will learn to play in an array of musical styles, including
Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues, Country, Jazz and Folk.
Near the end of the
book, you will be introduced to advanced tablature techniques such as
bends, slides, and palm muting, which will help you color your musical
creations with your own unique, rockin' style.
The book features the
following helpful resources for reference during and after your lessons:
* Tablature Licks * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Guitar
note chart * Magic chord accompaniment guide * Guitar fingerboard
chart.
Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every
step of the way.