How to Play Guitar: Electric and Acoustic: The Basics & Beyond (Paperback)

by Hal Leonard Corporation (Author)

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Paperback: 80 pages
Publisher: Backbeat Books; BOOK W/CD edition (Jun 1 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0879303999
ISBN-13: 978-0879303990
Product Dimensions: 27.3 x 21.6 x 0.7 cm
Shipping Weight: 286 g

Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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This book provides lessons from some of the guitar world's top teachers – pros such as Andy Ellis, Happy Traum, Dan Crary, Johnny Smith and Arlen Roth. Topics range from the basics to “getting serious,” and include: chords, barre chords,

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Packaged with an audio CD containing 12 lessons from the book, this easy-to-use guide provides lessons for playing electrics and acoustics by some of the guitar world's top teachers, including Rick Gartner, Happy Traum, and Arlen Roth. 25 photos. 25 illustrations.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Book is okay but it's the CD that makes this a GOOD buy!, May 28 2002

By	Joseph Steed (Fairburn, GA. USA) - See all my reviews

Sure, the book goes over some of the basics and there are better books out there but I personally bought this for the CD. The CD has 3 blues jam tracks that allow you to wail away on your own improvised leads. Also, if you're having problems tuning your guitar both the book and the CD are a big help. Furthermore, for those of you who have trouble understanding all the little symbols and numbers that make up tablature, Larry Carlton completely defines how to play Tablature on his guitar as you listen to the CD and follow along in the book.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Only Fair, Mar 16 2002

By	R. Wismer "ronbo6170" (Jeffersonville, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Introduces topics without prior explanation. Little theory on how to apply the content. There's better books out there.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book - easy to understand, nice diagrams and charts, Dec 7 1998

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I found this to be a pretty decent book for showing you the basics of guitar playing, soloing, etc. It's probably better if you already know at least a little bit of guitar.. the ablsolute beginner might be a bit lost. Wicked finger picking section! One and 3/4 thumbs up!

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2.0 out of 5 stars An okay book, but I feel there are better ones out there
For a basic overview of guitar playing, this book does the trick, but the examples and explanations are not up to par. Read more

Published on Jun 12 1998 by James K. Kim