Guitar - Music History Players by Richard Chapman

Guitar - Music History Players by Richard Chapman

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Featuring over 300 guitar legends, from Robert Johnson and Django Reinhardt to B.B. King and Jimmy Page, this book encompasses the guitar's invention, its history and genres, including classical, folk, blues, jazz, rock and beyond with transcriptions of outstanding solos by key players.

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Guitar - Music History Players by Richard Chapman

The definitive history of the world's most celebrated and popular musical instrument from its origins 2000 years ago to the players and music of the new millennium. The guitar's immense popularity is extraordinary - the highly versatile instrument is played by over 50 million people throughout the world. In this encyclopedic history leading authority Richard Chapman traces the story of the world's favourite musical instrument examining its origins the music it has inspired and the many artists who have shaped its evolution. Combining superb images and an insightful narrative with a fresh evaluation of written and recorded music Guitar presents an indispensible survey of a cultural phenomenon.
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ISBN 13 9780751327472
ISBN 10 0751327476
Title Guitar - Music History Players
Author Richard Chapman
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 2000-10-19
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.