Total Rock Guitar : The Complete Guide to Learning Rock Guitar

Total Rock Guitar: A Complete Guide to Learning Rock Guitar by Troy Stetina is an electric guitar instruction book with online audio that explores both lead and rhythm playing through practical musical examples. Created for guitarists seeking a comprehensive reference to rock guitar techniques and styles, this edition combines written instruction with performance-based practice using standard notation, guitar tablature, and chord grids to present each example clearly.

The book covers essential elements of rock guitar playing, including shaping a powerful guitar tone, open chords, power chords, barre chords, riffs, scales, licks, string bending, strumming, palm muting, harmonics, alternate picking, and additional techniques used across a wide range of rock styles. The included online audio features full-band backing tracks for all 22 musical examples, providing an engaging way to hear the material in context and practice with accompaniment that supports timing, phrasing, and musical expression.

Whether used for personal practice, music lessons, rehearsal preparation, or as a long-term reference, this resource brings together technique, rhythm playing, lead guitar concepts, and stylistic vocabulary in a single volume. The combination of standard notation, TAB, chord grids, and online audio encourages consistent study while helping players connect technical exercises with practical musical applications. It also serves as a valuable reference for teachers, private instructors, and guitar enthusiasts seeking an organized collection of rock guitar concepts from Troy Stetina.

Designed for practice, music instruction, rehearsal, and thoughtful gifting, Total Rock Guitar combines practical techniques, authentic rock styles, and professionally produced audio in a single resource.