Complete Acoustic Guitar Method Complete Edition: Book & Online Audio [With CD (Audio)] (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780739066386)

Anyone interested in learning to play acoustic guitar can pick up this well-paced, comprehensive method and get started right away. Beginning concepts include right- and left-hand technique, reading music, basic improvisation, barre chords, picking technique, playing bass lines, and basic arranging. Intermediate topics include alternate tunings, scales, how to play in upper positions of the fingerboard, and a rundown of styles like acoustic funk, New Orleans, gypsy swing, Celtic, bluegrass, Cajun, and more. This comprehensive book concludes with more advanced techniques, including machine gun strums," right-hand muting, slapping, tapping, slap harmonics, and tremolo---as well as styles like reggae, African/Brazilian, norte, and conjunto. Whether you are starting to learn acoustic guitar or an advanced player looking to improve your playing, this is the one book on acoustic guitar you will ever need. Online audio for demonstration and play-along is included."

Author: Greg Horne
ISBN-10: 0739066382
ISBN-13: 9780739066386
Publisher: Alfred Music
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2010
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 11.70h x 8.90w x 0.90d