num_pages: 63
description: John McCarthy presents a four-part tutorial system that is designed to give you the most exciting start to the world of the electric guitar, featuring a book, a DVD, a CD and full online support. Get your head and hands around a kaleidoscope of techniques, with easy-to-follow lessons that will get you playing straight away. Beginning with the very basics, including holding and tuning the instrument, you are very soon guided smoothly through such ideas and tools as strumming patterns, scales, song rhythms, fingerpicking and much more. The DVD illustrates each lesson with examples that concentrate upon both hands in crystal-clear close-up. You also get player-perspective views and a video chord chart. On the CD, the instructor talks you through each lesson, providing demonstrations and details exactly where you need them. You'll also find professionally produced backing tracks for you to play along with, creating the feel and excitement of being in your own band. Full online support provides interactive lessons and links to a global community of teachers and students.
language: English
title: Beginner Electric Guitar: Learn to Play with CD (Audio) and DVD
titlecomplete: Beginner Electric Guitar: Learn to Play with CD (Audio) and DVD (House of Blues)
publisher: House of Blues