Guitar for Dummies

Have you always wanted to play guitar? Who wouldn't? Think of Jimi Hendrix wailing away on his Stratocaster. . . Chuck Berry duck-walking across the stage to "Johnny B. Goode". . .B.B. King making his "Lucille" cry the blues. No doubt about it—guitars are cool.





Guitar For Dummies 2nd Edition tells you everything a beginning or intermediate guitarist needs to know: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it, this book has it all—and you don't even need to know how to read music. Full of photo-illustrated exercises and songs you can play to practice the techniques discussed in each section, this step-by-step guide will take you through the basics and beyond before you can say "Eric Clapton." You'll learn how to:





* Match yourself with the guitar and equipment that fits your needs and budget


* Select the right accessories: amps, picks, pedals, capos, cases, and other goodies


* Pick and strum to produce a clean, clear, buzz-free tone


* Know whether you're really in tune


* Play melodies without reading music


* Perform basic guitar maintenance and repairs


* Build strength and dexterity while playing


* Play in different styles, including rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classical


* Make your guitar talk with bends and slides!