Guitar All-In-One for Dummies: Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction (2ND ed.) (Spiral Bound)

Table of Contents:

Introduction 1

Book 1: Guitar 101 5

Chapter 1: Guitar Anatomy and Tuning 7

Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Play 21

Chapter 3: Buying and Stringing a Guitar 33

Chapter 4: Deciphering Music Notation and Tablature 61

Book 2: Sounds and Techniques 75

Chapter 1: Basic Major and Minor Chords 77

Chapter 2: Adding Spice: Basic 7th Chords 95

Chapter 3: Power Chords and Barre Chords 109

Chapter 4: Right-Hand Rhythm Guitar Techniques 123

Chapter 5: Playing Melodies in Position and in Double-Stops 145

Book 3: Getting to Know Guitar Theory 161

Chapter 1: Navigating the Fretboard and Building Triads 163

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the CAGED System 187

Chapter 3: Playing Snazzier Chords with Chord Tones and Extensions 209

Chapter 4: Playing Chord Progressions by Numbers 227

Chapter 5: Identifying Tonics, Keys, and Modes 239

Chapter 6: Dominant Function and Voice Leading 271

Book 4: Rock Guitar 283

Chapter 1: I Know, It's Only Rock Guitar, but I Like It 285

Chapter 2: Playing Lead 301

Chapter 3: Groovin' on Riffs 323

Chapter 4: Going Up the Neck and Playing the Fancy Stuff 333

Chapter 5: The Care and Feeding of Your Electric Guitar 355

Book 5: Blues Guitar 377

Chapter 1: Introducing the Blues and Playing Blues Rhythm 379

Chapter 2: Blues Progressions, Song Forms, and Moves 405

Chapter 3: Musical Riffs: Bedrock of the Blues 427

Book 6: Classical Guitar 443

Chapter 1: Introducing the Classical Guitar 445

Chapter 2: Playing Easy Pieces in Open Position 467

Chapter 3: Combining Arpeggios and Melody 481

Book 7: Exercises: Practice, Practice, Practice 501

Chapter 1: Putting the Major Scales to Use in Your Playing 503

Chapter 2: Adding Major Scale Sequences to Your Repertoire 515

Chapter 3: Tackling the Three Minor Scales 529

Chapter 4: Building Finger Independence with Chord Exercises 557

Appendix A: 96 Common Chords 581

Appendix B: Accessing the Video Clips and Audio Tracks 585

Index 593

Go from the basics to the style you want to play

Making beautiful music with your acoustic or electric guitar requires practice, patience, and perseverance. A little guidance helps get you on the path to imitating the sounds of your guitar heroes. This friendly guide shares how to get the most out of your time with your guitar. Discover the fundamentals of strumming and playing chords and get an understanding of guitar theory, then delve into the secrets of playing rock, blues, or even classical styles.

7 Books Inside...

• Learning the anatomy of your guitar
• Starting with guitar fundamentals
• Refining your sound and technique
• Getting to know guitar theory
• Cranking up your rock guitar style
• Wailing with the blues
• Building your classical skills

This All-in-One guide includes content from Jon Chappell, a guitarist, composer, author, and magazine editor;

DesiSerna, a guitar guru and music theory expert; and

Hal Leonard Corporation, a renowned U.S. music publishing company.

A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the guitar

If you've just bought a guitar, or you've had one for a while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how to play the popular instrument. There's so much to know about owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin?

In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and music teachers shows you the essentials you need to know about owning and playing a guitar. From picking your first notes to exploring music theory and composition, maintaining your gear, and diving into the specifics of genres like blues and rock, this book is a comprehensive and practical goldmine of indispensable info.

Created for the budding guitarist who wants all their lessons and advice in one place, the book will show you how to:

• Maintain, tune, and string your guitar, as well as decipher music notation and guitar tablature
• Understand guitar theory, sounds and techniques to help you learn new songs and add your style to classic tunes
• Practice several popular genres of guitar music, including blues, rock, and classical
• Access accompanying online video and audio instructional resources that demonstrate the lessons you find in the book

Perfect for guitar players at any skill level, Guitar All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their own guitar and make great music.