It is often said that rhythm is the driving force of any music. In either case, rhythm is certainly an integral musical element much like, melody and harmony; The guitar is the instrument providing this rhythm especially in Rock, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues. The rhythm guitarist has important a role as the more celebrated lead guitarist in any band. In understanding this fact, Teach Yourself Rhythm Guitar by Paul J.Newman provides a comprehensive instructional approach to learning "how to fill" that essential "Rhythm" role.The explanations of musical notation, rhythm, styles of rhythm and technique are detailed and could certainly fill a book of their own; Some of the material surveyed is covered in greater detail in companion volumes such as Teach Yourself Chords & Progressions, Teach Yourself Scales, Modes and Teach Yourself Lead Guitar; All editions of "Teach Yourself" products are exclusively available from Santorella Publications including Teach Yourself Rhythm Guitar which stands alone, and to master its content would be an incredible reward: Chord Frames - Notation - Chords, Keys and the Guitar - The Minor Triad - Seventh Chord - Minor Seventh Chord - Major Seventh Chord - Notes - Beats - Strumming - The Triplet - Syncopation - Strumming 16th Notes - Blues Rhythm - Blues to Rock - Beyond Rock - Jazz - Reggae & Ska - Technique - The Release - Muting - The Choke - Bass Chord Patterns - Position Shifting - Songs 1-8; "No Problem" - "I'll Drive" - "Free Swinger" - "Gentle Breeze" - "Circles" - "Spaces" - "Walk in the Park" - "Hi and Goodbye".