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Playing the Guitar Jack Wilkins

Playing the Guitar By Jack Wilkins

Playing the Guitar by Jack Wilkins


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Playing the Guitar by Jack Wilkins

Once this handbook has helped you to buy a guitar that's right for you, progress through the clear step-by-step instructions, easy-to-follow finger positioning pictures and professional hints and tips to become a confident and accomplished guitarist. Also includes the history of the guitar and it's famous heroes for fascinating insight and inspiration into this enduringly popular instrument.

About Jack Wilkins

Jack Wilkins is a music teacher. He writes a regular guitar-playing column and is a professional guitarist with over 40 years experience. Peter Rubie is a former guitar instructor.

Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. history of the guitar; 2. famous guitarists... classical and flamenco; blues; jazz; country and folk; pop and rock; 3. how to find and buy the right guitar; 4. how to tune, care for and maintain your guitar; 5. how to get a good sound; 6. how to record yourself; 7. how to practice; Lesson 1: holding the guitar and writing music; Lesson 2: first songs and chords; Lesson 3: picking and more open string picking; Lesson 4: the basics of reading music; Lesson 5: more right hand techniques; Lesson 6: beyond the basics and moveable chord shapes; Lesson 7: playing in position; Lesson 8: basic harmony; more scales and chords / blank sheet music / index

Additional information

GOR004527592
9780715320563
0715320564
Playing the Guitar by Jack Wilkins
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
20040924
294
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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