Guitar For Dummies, with DVD
The bestselling music guide — now updated!Gearing up to play the guitar? Whether you're a new or seasoned player, this handy guide makes it easy. You get expanded coverage of musical styles ranging from rock, blues, and jazz to folk and classical; you'll also find updated photos, new songs, and the latest advancements in guitars and accessories to keep you up to speed.Guitar 101 — find out how to tune a guitar, read guitar tablature, pick and strum, and produce a clean, clear, buzz-free toneStart playing — jump right in with real music by strumming major and minor chords, picking single-note melodies, and adding color to your music with 7th chordsBe cool — move beyond the basics and discover how to play  lead and rhythm guitar, use barre chords, and create cool-sounding effectsFind your style — discover the many popular music styles for playing acoustic and electric guitar, including rock, blues, folk, classical, and jazz — and everything in between!Bonus DVD includesMore than 50 short videos that show you how to play key examples, more than 150 audio recordings of the songs and exercises in the book, printable chord sheets, and tab paperPlease see DVD appendix for complete system requirements.Open the book and find:The parts and workings of the guitarEverything you need to play chords and scalesHow to play hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and bendsHelpful guidance on shopping for a guitarWhat to look for in guitar amps, effects, cases, and accessoriesFast and easy instructions to tune your guitar, change strings, and morePlenty of music examples and hands-on instructionStrum basic chords and play simple melodiesTune, change strings, and make simple repairsExpand your range with  songs using special techniquesPlay along with the videos and audio tracks on the  interactive DVD