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The Definitive Guitar Handbook (2017 Updated)

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The Definitive Guitar Handbook (2017 Updated) offers a comprehensive guide for guitar enthusiasts, blending theory and practical techniques. It covers various styles, guidance on improving skills, and insights into iconic guitar players. With step-by-step tutorials and expert advice, it's essential for both beginners and experienced guitarists looking to refine their craft.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you're passionate about guitar playing and eager to explore the instrument's history, techniques, and artistry, this comprehensive guide is perfect for you. It may appeal to both beginners and seasoned musicians looking to deepen their understanding and skills through detailed tutorials and insights from experts in the field.

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The Definitive Guitar Handbook (2017 Updated)

Updated with new diagrams and links. A best-selling one-stop resource packed with practical advice on how to tackle the basics, such as simple chords and finger-picking, right through to more complex power chords, slurs, bends and slides. The galleries of guitars and guitarists, the chord dictionary and scales all comprehensively updated.

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The Definitive Guitar Handbook (2017 Updated) is a best-selling one-stop resource packed with practical advice. It begins with tackling the basics, such as simple chords and finger-picking, and progresses to more complex techniques like power chords, slurs, bends, and slides.

The book also includes valuable tips on stagecraft and performing live, alongside step-by-step guidance on guitar maintenance. The galleries of guitars and guitarists, as well as the chord dictionary, have been comprehensively updated for this edition.

Rusty Cutchin, a musician, recording engineer, producer, and journalist, has contributed his expertise to this book. As a journalist, he has served as the technical editor of Guitar One, associate editor of Electronic Musician, and editor-in-chief of Home Recording Magazine. As a recording engineer, Rusty has worked with renowned artists including Mariah Carey, Richie Sambora, and Yoko Ono. He has also been a consulting editor and contributor to several Flame Tree books.

The book features 600 illustrations to enhance the learning experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786645395

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 1000 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Paco PeΓ±a
  • General editor Rusty Cutchin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 1519g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Rusty Cutchin is a musician, recording engineer, producer and journalist. As a journalist he has been technical editor of Guitar One, associate editor of Electronic Musician and editor-in-chief of Home Recording Magazine. As a recording engineer he has worked on records by artists including Mariah Carey, Richie Sambora and Yoko Ono. He has been a consulting editor and contributor to several Flame Tree books.

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