Have you ever dreamed of being able to pick up a guitar and perform before a crowd, whether it be in the supercharged atmosphere of a rock concert or the ambience of a blues or jazz club? This detailed book is the ideal guide to accompany aspiring guitarists on their journey of musical discovery. How to Play the Guitar is the beginners' introduction to guitar playing and basic musicianship. It tells you what to look for when choosing your first instrument and amplifier, demonstrates the techniques used to form and pick notes and chords, and shows how you can greatly extend your abilities by learning to read musical notation and tablature.

About the Author
Nick Freeth was born in London in 1956, and began playing guitar as a teenager. After a 20-year career in music radio production, initially at the BBC World Service and Jazz FM, he wrote his first book, The Acoustic Guitar, in collaboration with Charles Alexander in 1997; The Electric Guitar, by the same authors, appeared the following year. A keen acoustic and electric guitarist, Nick's favourite players are Pat Metheny, Jerry Garcia and Frank Zappa.


Book Information
ISBN 9781844768721
Author Nick Freeth
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Southwater
Publisher Anness Publishing