Even if you've never read a note of music or plucked a single string, you can be picking and strumming like Johnny B. Goode in no time flat. Guitar For Dummies takes you step-by-step through everything you need to know about guitars from buying the right ax to keeping it in tune.
Learn the basic chords and move on to improvising lead solos in any style you choose: rock, blues, folk, or classical. Get the right gear -- amplifiers, capos, cases, effects pedals, straps, and strings -- and get ready to rock the house with this ultimate guide to guitar mastery. Plus, the book features a bonus CD with nearly 100 play-along practice tracks to hone your chops!
Whether your dream is to play an acoustic guitar or to play an electric guitar, Guitar For Dummies covers it all, from practice to performance. Go, Johnny, go!
Part I: So You Wanna Play Guitar.
Part II: So Start Playing: The Basics.
Part III: Beyond the Basics: Starting to Sound Cool.
Part IV: A Cornucopia of Styles.
Part V: Gearing Up: A Buyer's Guide.
Part VI: Care and Feeding.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Appendix A: How to Read Music.
Appendix B: How to Use the CD.