The New Guitar Book

This modern guitar method starts at the very beginning. A complete up-to-date course on the mechanics of guitar playing using lots of popular songs (for example Dream On, It Must Have Been Love, Quit Playin' Games). Topics covered include: Playing and accompanying songs; playing solos; finger picking; using a pick; rhythm exercises; open chords; bar chords; notation and guitar tablature; alternate tuning patterns; hammer-ons, pull-offs, and bending strings; folk, blues, rock, reggae, Latin, etc.; tips on practicing; a special electric guitar section; and an appendix with guitar tips and useful advice.