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Question: Good learn how to play guitar books!?
I am 14 years old and I really want to learn how to play guitar!. I already have a crappy acoustic guitar that I guess I have to "learn" on!. Anyway, there is no way for me to take lessons because of my busy life already and because of where I live so please don't suggest that!. What I would really like is a book, teaching the major chords and that kind of stuff!. Do any of you know of a good book that is easy to read and comprehend that can teach me the basics of guitar!?
also any other tips would be great!!
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My teacher had me use mel bay's modern guitar method!.
It teaches sheet music and scales and alot of things I think a guitar player really ought to know, tab players do get kind of irrating!. I enjoyed this one book though called simply guitar by steve mackay, it teaches a more practical approach to the guitar for someone who really wants to just start up playing!. It's alot faster paced but does not teach reading music and doesn't get that in depth with technique!. I would really recomend both or two books of similar nature, one to get you started with chords and just playing, and one that breaks down all the technical aspects and teaches sheet music as you advance in music trust me you'll find it a very valuable ablitly!. Come to think of it, get simply guitar most definitly, but many books teach reading music and scales so maybe just ask someone at your local music shop or look through a couple different books before you buy one!.
I also want to congradulate you on starting at a young age because I didn't get into music untill I was seventeen I wish to God that I had started younger because I'd be further along now!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
ok!. you can consider this e-book(pdf) download:Www@QuestionHome@Com
Consider the Hal Leonard guitar manuals!. They teach beginner to intermediate, concentrating on chords, music theory and application!.
Most reputable music stores stock them!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
get lessons from guitar masterclass(it cost money but worth it)http://www!.guitarmasterclass!.net/ or buy essential elements guitar http://www!.amazon!.com/Essential-Elements!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com