How to Play Guitar: Everything You Need to Know to Play the Guitar

Guitar players of all levels will find a wealth of instruction and inspiration in this comprehensive and easy-to-use guide. Whether you want to play pop, folk, country, rock, blues, jazz, classical, or any other style of music, you'll pick up the basic techniques without tedious drills and exercises. Choose and buy a guitar. Tune your instrument correctly. Read sheet music, guitar music, and tablature. Play melodies with chords. Fingerpick. Master left-hand techniques, including sliding and bending notes. Transpose melodies from one key to another. How to Play Guitar provides all the help of a private tutor, giving your practice sessions structure, refreshing your skills, and supplying all the expert musical information you need to help you progress as a player.