description: The guitar was the ultimate portable music player long before the Walkman or the iPod were even dreamed of. You can take the guitar with you anywhere and play just about any kind of music. If your goal is to join a band, write songs or just play a few tunes on your front porch The How and The Tao of Folk Guitar Volume Getting Started will give you the tools you need to express yourself with this amazing instrument. This truly unique approach to learning the acoustic guitar starts with easy "one finger" chords in open G tuning as you work on basic right hand rhythm techniques. Standard tuning and more complex chord forms are introduced as the all important right hand control is achieved. The How and The Tao of Folk Guitar Volume Getting Started contains everything the beginning guitarist needs. The information has been carefully crafted to get you playing quickly and to give you a deep understanding of how the guitar "works" as a musical instrument. This book is for anyone who wants * Play a thumb-brush accompaniment to songs* Understand chord progressions* Tune and change strings* Make chords in standard and alternate guitar tunings* Play blues turnarounds* Play slide guitar* Play flatpick guitar* Play fingerstyle or "Travis style" guitar* Find any chord or scale on the fretboard By the end of this book you will be able to play and sing using basic fingerstyle and flatpick guitar techniques. You will have learned the core skills that apply to every genre of music and you will be well on your way to becoming an accomplished guitarist. The How and The Tao of Folk Guitar Volume Getting Started combines a clear and practical approach to learning the instrument with a warm down-home sense of humor. Mixed in with the technical instruction Patrick shares stories of his own experiences learning to play the guitar that will amuse, teach and inspire you to follow your own path. The author’s shared glimpses into his personal musical journey add a special insight to the learning process. The How and The Tao of Folk Guitar Volume Getting Started is the most comprehensive step-by –step guide yet to exploring the world of music. It is loaded with songs, stories, advice and humor. You will learn everything that you need to play, sing and have fun with the acoustic guitar, the king of fretted instruments.
language: English
title: The How and the Tao of Folk Guitar, Vol. 1: Getting Started
titlecomplete: The How and the Tao of Folk Guitar, Vol. 1: Getting Started
ratings_count: 4
publisher: Pik-Ware Publishing