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Guitar - Softcover

Book 4 of 5: Collins Discover

Harrison, David

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9780007190881: Guitar

Synopsis

Collins Need to Know? is a series of illustrated reference books covering a wide range of popular subjects and activities. Attractively illustrated in colour throughout, these handy, practical books give you all the information you need to know in a concise and accessible way. Looking to learn to play the guitar? Want to learn jazz, blues, popular or classical guitar? Need to know how to read music notation? Collins Need to Know Guitar is a comprehensive easy-to-follow tuition course to all aspects of the guitar from learning your first chords and picking styles to strumming styles and bass runs. With the help of the accompanying CD you will also learn about music notation and tablature, some basic theory and how to write your own simple music. Don't delay -- get Need to Know and get playing! Contents: The basics Choosing a guitar and accessories Getting up and running First chords, bass patterns, simple strumming and picking styles Playing the parts Bar chord workouts, using a capo, notation and tablature, rock improvisation, classical and blues sequences Progressing with confidence Bossa nova, rock n' roll, rockabilly, slide guitar, western style and jazz. Reference * Discographies * Glossary * Website Resources

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About the Author

David Harrison is a London educated Sociologist/Anthropologist who?has taught at the University of Sussex, London Metropolitan University, and The University of the South Pacific in Fiji, from which he retired in 2014.? The USP link continues, and he is also associated with St. Mary's University College in London and the University of Surrey.?He has written extensively on tourism and development and has researched its impacts in Eastern Europe, Southern Africa, the Caribbean, the South Pacific and South-East Asia.

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