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The Only Guitar Book You'll Ever Need: From Tuning Your Instrument and Learning Chords to Reading Music and Writing Songs, Everything You Need to Play like the Best
The Only Guitar Book You'll Ever Need: From Tuning Your Instrument and Learning Chords to Reading Music and Writing Songs, Everything You Need to Play like the Best
The Only Guitar Book You'll Ever Need: From Tuning Your Instrument and Learning Chords to Reading Music and Writing Songs, Everything You Need to Play like the Best
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The Only Guitar Book You'll Ever Need: From Tuning Your Instrument and Learning Chords to Reading Music and Writing Songs, Everything You Need to Play like the Best

By Marc Schonbrun and Ernie Jackson

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Master the guitar in no time with this one-stop guide to learning guitar!

Whether you’ve been strumming the guitar since you were a kid or are just starting out, The Only Guitar Book You’ll Ever Need will help you take your music to the next level. Filled with clear, step-by-step instructions and tons of professional tips, this guide teaches you everything you need to know about playing a guitar, from buying the right model to performing all your favorite songs. This book also includes helpful information on:
-Reading music
-Tuning any guitar
-Mastering scales and chords
-Alternating tuning, harmonics, and slide playing
-Equipment, such as straps, amplifiers, strings, and pedals

A complete introduction to one of the world's most popular instruments, The Only Guitar Book You'll Ever Need shows you how to master the guitar in no time!
LanguageEnglish
PublisherSimon & Schuster
Release dateDec 11, 2013
ISBN9781440574061
The Only Guitar Book You'll Ever Need: From Tuning Your Instrument and Learning Chords to Reading Music and Writing Songs, Everything You Need to Play like the Best
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Author

Marc Schonbrun

Marc Schonbrun is an educator, writer, and performer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Marc’s musical resume ranges from classical to jazz trio and rock concerts. He is an active lecturer on guitar and music technology, and he frequently tours the country educating musicians and teachers. He is the author of several books on music, including The Everything Reading Music Book with CD, The Only Guitar Book You’ll Ever Need, The Everything Music Theory Book with CD, and The Everything Essential Music Theory Book, among others. He lives in San Jose, CA.

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