The Complete Guitarist

by Richard Chapman

A renowned guitar tutor introduces his teach-yourself guitar guide complete with more than 1,000 playing diagrams and an annotated portfolio of more than one hundred makes and models of guitars

Genres: Music, Reference, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 1993

Reviews

[David Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

In my quest to be a better songwriter and guitar player, I have read dozens of these kinds of books. I am very skeptical about books that boast such a broad payoff in the title. This work is far from being a complete anything on the guitar. There is some history, there is some theory, there are nice pictures of guitars, and even a special section of vintage guitars and amp combinations. This is basically a coffee table book. It will not help you be a better guitar player. I may help your concepts but lacks any kind of curriculum for actual players. I was hoping it would shed more light on modes but was sadly disappointed. The pictures are nice.

[Umide Sacoor Ahnemann · Rating 4 out of 5]

My copy of this book used to belong to a friend of mine who gave me my very first experiences playing the guitar, when I was about 15. It's a well-rounded introductory guide to all things guitar, profusely illustrated. History, brands, the core basics to start playing - it's all here. Dorling Kindersley was my favourite publisher for this type of guides as I was a kid, but you do eventually need to move on.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book covers every aspect of guitar. From History to Instruction (multiple styles in fact.) Theory to Concepts. Classical, Jazz, Rock. It's great. Pretty pictures and all!

[Shahryar Sadree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for the new player and also the expert as well. A wealth of musical knowledge in this book.