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The Electric Guitar Handbook: A Complete Course in Modern Technique and Styles
Backbeat's successful Handbook format applied to the world's most popular instrument.
The Electric Guitar Handbook is the latest entry in Backbeat's best-selling handbook series, combining a two-part book and an audio CD in a practical lay-flat binding for ease of reference when playing.
Part one of the book examines how different types of electric guitars are made, and why varying construction methods influence the way guitars sound. It also looks at the role of various pieces of guitar hardware, including pick-ups, tremolo set-ups, and bridges.
Part two is a comprehensive, user-friendly course in playing the electric guitar, from the basics of posture and hand positioning to music and tab reading and advanced performance. Newly written exercises – presented in the book and also on the accompanying CD – take the learner through each step in the process, covering styles including rock, country, blues, soul/funk, indie/alternative, and metal. Author Rod Fogg also offers practical advice on everything from simple scales to complex chords, alongside short features introducing key performers and styles.
The Electric Guitar Handbook is the latest entry in Backbeat's best-selling handbook series, combining a two-part book and an audio CD in a practical lay-flat binding for ease of reference when playing.
Part one of the book examines how different types of electric guitars are made, and why varying construction methods influence the way guitars sound. It also looks at the role of various pieces of guitar hardware, including pick-ups, tremolo set-ups, and bridges.
Part two is a comprehensive, user-friendly course in playing the electric guitar, from the basics of posture and hand positioning to music and tab reading and advanced performance. Newly written exercises – presented in the book and also on the accompanying CD – take the learner through each step in the process, covering styles including rock, country, blues, soul/funk, indie/alternative, and metal. Author Rod Fogg also offers practical advice on everything from simple scales to complex chords, alongside short features introducing key performers and styles.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published January 15, 2010
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December 6, 2023
I am a slow learner.
I retained very little of what I read/practiced in this book.
I plan to read/play it again to learn more.
I retained very little of what I read/practiced in this book.
I plan to read/play it again to learn more.
February 25, 2015
Loved it! It starts out with a basic history of the guitar then gets going with the learning and lessons, starting at basicv beginner 'I just got my first guitar today!' level and works at just the right pace forward through beginner to intermediate, giving the student all the info they need to play the examples.
Although confusing at some points, with the lesson text being split by the music or even AFTER the music it's referring to, overall the book is perfect for students.
Although confusing at some points, with the lesson text being split by the music or even AFTER the music it's referring to, overall the book is perfect for students.
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