This book provides a thorough introduction to the world of guitar playing. Both melody and chord playing is covered, along with fingerpicking, music reading, theory and a great introduction to a variety of music styles.
Throughout the course of the book, you will learn how to play chords in both open position and movable shapes, along with all the essential techniques for both rhythm and lead guitar playing. You will also learn to understand rhythms, scales and keys, as well as how to create your own melodies and guitar parts. All examples sound great and are fun to play. By the end of the book you will be well on your way to being an excellent guitarist.
To develop good timing habits right from the start, it is recommended that you use a metronome or drum machine with all the examples in the book until you can play them easily from memory. If you are serious about music, a good teacher can help you progress much quicker than you could on your own.
The best and fastest way to learn is to use this book in conjunction with: