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Rock Guitar For Dummies

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Rock Guitar For Dummies by Jon Chappell is a comprehensive guide designed for beginners eager to learn rock guitar. It introduces readers to the fundamentals of playing, including chords, scales, and techniques essential for mastering classic and modern rock styles. The book provides easy-to-follow lessons, practice tips, and insights to help aspiring guitarists build their skills and confidence.
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You might enjoy this book if you're keen on mastering rock guitar techniques, whether you're a beginner or seeking to sharpen your skills. With step-by-step instructions and practical examples, it provides a comprehensive guide to playing rock guitar, making it perfect for music enthusiasts eager to dive into the energetic world of rock.

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Rock Guitar For Dummies

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Check out this guide to rock guitar technique

If you’re ready to start playing some rockin’ tunes on the guitar, there's no better teacher than Rock Guitar For Dummies. This is the ultimate guide to playing rock ’n’ roll on six strings, even if you’ve never picked up a guitar before! Master the riffs and melodies of your favourite songs and artists, or make up a few of your own.

Find out how to choose the right amplifier, strum power chords, and maintain your guitar. Moving over from another style of guitar playing? You’ll love this guide’s deep dive into rock guitar technique. You’ll even learn to differentiate the sounds of classic rock, heavy metal, grunge, progressive rock, and beyond.

Plus, you’ll get access to online resources, including audio and video clips, to bring your rock ’n’ roll education to life.

  • Get step-by-step instruction on playing rhythm and lead guitar in a variety of rock styles
  • Practice with countless exercises and songs to add to your repertoire
  • Download and stream over 150 audio and video tracks demonstrating the exercises and techniques in the book
  • Find essential tips and tricks for tuning up, changing strings, and maintaining your guitar

If you’re a novice or intermediate guitarist wanting to rock ‘n’ roll, this is the friendly Dummies guide for you.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394159192

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Jon Chappell is an award-winning guitarist with a master’s degree in music composition. He has published over 20 method books and has performed with Graham Nash, Judy Collins, and Pat Benatar. He authored Classical Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition and Blues Guitar For Dummies.

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