Teach yourself to play guitar
Teach Yourself to Play Guitar by Morton Manus is a comprehensive guide published by Alfred Music Publishing in June 1992. This 80-page edition is designed for beginners of all ages, offering a structured approach to learning both acoustic and electric guitar. The book begins with fundamental concepts, including an overview of different guitar types, care instructions, and an introduction to standard musical notation and tablature.
Readers will find a step-by-step progression through various lessons that cover notes, chords, scales, and songs across multiple musical styles such as Rock, Blues, and Jazz. The book also includes advanced techniques like bends and slides, enhancing the player’s ability to express their unique style. Additional resources such as tablature licks, a guitar note chart, and an accompanying CD for practice further support the learning experience. This edition serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to embark on their musical journey.
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Learn to play guitar and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of playing either acoustic or electric guitar. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about various guitar types and the sounds they create, how to care for your very own guitar, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation and tablature. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and TAB. You will learn to play in an array of musical styles, including Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues, Country, Jazz and Folk. Near the end of the book, you will be introduced to advanced tablature techniques such as bends, slides, and palm muting, which will help you color your musical creations with your own unique, rockin’ style.
The book features the following helpful resources for reference during and after your lessons:
* Tablature licks
* Dictionary of tablature techniques
* Guitar note chart
* Magic chord accompaniment guide
* Guitar fingerboard chart
The accompanying CD provides a helpful reference for play-along and practice.
Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.
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