Guitar For Dummies

Have you always wanted to play guitar? Who wouldn't? Think of Jimi Hendrix wailing away on his Stratocaster. . . Chuck Berry duck-walking across the stage to "Johnny B. Goode". . .B.B. King making his "Lucille" cry the blues. No doubt about it—guitars are cool.

Guitar For Dumm!es this Edition tells you everything a beginning or intermediate guitarist needs to know: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it, this book has it all—and you don't even need to know how to read music. Full of photo-illustrated exercises and songs you can play to practice the techniques discussed in each section, this step-by-step guide will take you through the basics and beyond before you can say "Eric Clapton." You'll learn how to:

Match yourself with the guitar and equipment that fits your needs and budget

Select the right accessories: amps, picks, pedals, capos, cases, and other goodies

Pick and strum to produce a clean, clear, buzz-free tone

Know whether you're really in tune

Play melodies without reading music

Perform basic guitar maintenance and repairs

Build strength and dexterity while playing

Play in different styles, including rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classical