- ISBN13: 9780963726452
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The 23 essays (or “love songs”) that make up the now classic volume Air Guitar trawl a “vast, invisible underground empire” of pleasure, through record stores, honky-tonks, art galleries, jazz clubs, cocktail lounges, surf shops and hot-rod stores, as restlessly on the move as the America they depict. Air Guitar pioneered a kind of plain-talking in cultural criticism, willingly subjective and always candid and direct. A valuable reading tool for art lovers, neophytes, students and teachers alike, Hickey’s book–now in its third edition–has galvanized a generation of art lovers, with new takes on Norman Rockwell, Robert Mapplethorpe, Stan Brakhage, Andy Warhol and Perry Mason. In June 2009, Newsweek voted Air Guitar one of the top 50 books that “open a window on the times we live in, whether they deal directly with the issues of today or simply help us see ourselves in new and surprising ways,” and described the book as “a seamless blend of criticism, personal history, and a deep appreciation for the sheer nuttiness of American life.”
Dave Hickey (born 1939) is one of today’s most revered and widely read art writers. He has written for Rolling Stone, Art News, Art in America, Artforum and Vanity Fair among many others.
- ISBN13: 9780876390795
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This chord dictionary from the assistant chair of Berklee’s guitar department includes 100+ chord forms, from basic 7th chords to guide tone chords and triads over bass notes. It is organized to reveal chord relationships and help guitarists learn voicings quickly and thoroughly. Includes notes, fretboard diagrams and tab for each chord. 6 inch. x 9 inch.
- ISBN13: 9780966771961
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The “First Stage” Guitar Book is for the anxious beginner who desires a direct no frills method to learning how to play guitar without pages and pages of reading before you start putting your fingers on the strings and begin strumming some music right away; it is also a great reference guitar book for those who already play some. Recently revised and updated with more easy to understand guitar learning information.
All instructions are boldly and clearly illustrated in the most easiest to understand finger shapes.
This must have guitar book is a generous welcome addition to better understand all other guitar books you may already have in your learn how to play guitar collection.
The “First Stage” Guitar Book introduces and guides you to learning:
* Clear and bold illustrations of the most commonly played guitar chords for every key in the easiest to play Open & Barre chord shapes, for example, Major, Major 7ths, Major Dominant 7ths, Minor, Minor 7ths, and 9ths
* The absolutely must have Chord Combination Chart which clearly illustrates which chords go with chords in the same key. Practice chord progressions galore in every key. You will enjoy putting your own creations together with this indispensible chord chart
* Simple techniques of changing one chord to other chords of the same root note names by just lifting a finger or two
* Transposing any chord progression to the key that is the most comfortable for your voice
* Power Chords
* How to read and write in Tablature (Tabs)
* A simple method to maintaining a steady rhythm while strumming
* Clear illustrations of every note on the guitar neck fret board and where each note is located in standard notation and sheet music
The coil bind format allows the guitar book to remain flat for easy viewing of both the left and right side of each page.
Special Note: Both The “First Stage” Guitar Book and The “Guitar Book” (red cover) contain the same learning information. Here you have a choice of which cover art you prefer. This text refers to both the Coil Bind and Paperback Editions.
The “First Stage” Guitar Book: Learn How To Play Guitar Easily & Quickly!
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- ISBN13: 9781575604794
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If you’re a guitarist who’s learned the pentatonic scale up and down the neck but still asks, “During a solo, how do I know what to play and when to play it?”, then this book is for you. Its goal is to give you a variety of great blues licks that you can put together bar by bar to create a complete blues solo. Covers: the 12-bar blues progression, cool riffs, complete solos and more. The CD features “Music Minus Me” tracks that let you play along as the featured soloist.
Blues by the Bar: Cool Riffs That Sound Great over Each Portion of the Blues Progression
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- ISBN13: 9780879308063
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Starting with the dawn of effects building and continuing to the present day, this detailed compendium investigates effects pedals and how they can supercharge a guitarist’s sound. Experienced player Dave Hunter offers insight from the top builders and tips on how to get the most from each pedal. The author also dissects chains used by top guitarists in creating memorable recordings. The accompanying CD features standard as well as unusual sounds from a wide range of pedals, and classic combinations used by the guitar greats.
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The most complete book on scales and modes ever written. An encyclopedia with over 6,000 diagrams, charts and graphs. Complete explanation of all 5,6,7, and 8 tone scales and modes. The essential volume for every guitarist’s library.
This book is a “where to” book, showing you exactly where to find any scale in any key on your fretboard. It is a professional reference tool to enhance your music library and playing that you will use for many years to come.
The Guitar Grimoire: A Compendium of Formulas for Guitar Scales and Modes
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- ISBN13: 9780684838779
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A student of Eastern philosophy and an avid guitar player, Philip Sudo realized that each of us carries a song inside that makes us unique. In “Zen Guitar”, he shows readers how to find–and awaken–the song within. For professional musicians, amateur guitar enthusiasts, or music lovers who have never played a chord, this unique book sounds a theme of harmony that will resonate in all aspects of life. Illustrations. National print publicity. Online promos .
- ISBN13: 9780375700903
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The Ultimate Guitar Book is a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated guide to guitars, from early acoustics to the latest electrics. No book has ever brought together so many guitars in such keen detail and rich portrayal, featuring specially commissioned photographs of over 450 famous, rare and vintage guitars. It is packed with construction and design information which brings each instrument to life. In addition, it contains profiles of great guitar designers and their pioneering innovative workshops. The Ultimate Guitar Book is quite simply the most beautiful book on the guitar ever produced: its opulent illustration is complemented by extensive factual narrative. The book is certain to become a definitive reference work on the subject, and makes immensely pleasurable browsing for guitar players and collectors alike, from beginner to professional. 9 inch. x 11 inch..Amazon.com Review
The guitar is the most popular and versatile of all musical instruments, lending its humble presence to musical forms and genres from rock, country, and bluegrass to classical, jazz, and blues. In The Ultimate Guitar Book, the guitars on display show an almost infinite range of variations and refinements on one basic theme “a box with a neck,” as the editors put it in the introduction to the acoustic guitar. From 17th century Stradivari to the latest guitar-synthesizer hybrids, it’s all here: instruments famous and rare, antique and novel, including guitars owned or used by notable musical figures from Les Paul to Paul McCartney. The text includes helpful notes on the instruments’ construction, as well as information about legendary designers like Martin, Gibson, and Fender. Whether you are a guitarist, collector, or simply an admirer of exquisite musical craftsmanship, this lovely book is a testament to human ingenuity in search of the perfect sound.
- ISBN13: 9780679742753
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The Essential Encyclopedia for Every Guitar Player! The Guitar Handbook is the complete guide to playing the guitar – from simple chords to advanced improvisations. Its uniquely devised learning program combines specially commissioned, step-by-step photographs with a chord dictionary containing over 800 easy-to-follow fingerings, and clear, concise text. It is also a comprehensive manual on guitar hardware and performance technology, sound equipment, special effects, and recording facilities. It examines every aspect of guitar maintenance, repair, and customizing, as well as highlighting over 20 world-famous guitarists. 43 pages with full-color photos and illustrations.