The Guitar Style Resource: A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring New Techniques and Styles from Heavy Metal to Jazz

You've learned the basics of guitar, so now it's time to explore new styles and techniques to help you become a well-rounded and more knowledgeable player. With The Guitar Style Resource, you will be exposed to a variety of musical influences that will help you create a unique, original, and exciting sound. Using examples based on actual songs, you will learn the essential elements of various styles. Learn about important players and understand what goes into creating a great guitar part. Dig in and explore new concepts that will unleash your inner musical potential. The included CD clearly demonstrates the musical examples in the book. * Explore a wide variety of styles from rock and reggae to classical and funk * Learn about the styles and recordings of pioneering players * Master techniques such as fingerstyle, palm muting, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and bending * Covers acoustic and electric guitar technique * Includes sample licks and tips on soloing