Download or read book Are You Considering the Guitar written by Timothy Nicholas Sarno and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... With this guidebook, Sarno shares a number of initial considerations about learning to play the guitar, covering information not generally found in standard tutorials.. You'll learn how to pick a guitar, what accessories you may need, and how to play by ear. Perhaps most importantly, Sarno stresses the significance of practice, patience, perseverance, and precision, -- a system he developed that has proven successful ..."--Back cover

Download or read book Music Theory written by Tom Kolb and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2005 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guitarskole.

Download or read book Making Poor Man s Guitars written by Shane Speal and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Shows how to build cigar box guitars and other amazing musical instruments made from found items. • Step-by-step instructions and color photographs. • Background on the history of cigar box guitars and the golden age of blues and jazz. • Introduction from the New Orleans Museum of Jazz. • Recognized as the creator of the modern cigar box guitar movement and known as the “King of the Cigar Box Guitar,” this author is an active roots music performer with a ready audience of fans on social media.

Download or read book Maximizing Your Potential On Guitar written by John Lange and published by Booktango. This book was released on 2013-11-04 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veteran guitarist John Lange offers beginning and intermediate pickers no-nonsense advice that cuts through the hype and gets to the core of what makes a great musician. Learn the secrets that exceptional guitarists took years to learn!

Download or read book Guitar World Presents Dear Guitar Hero written by Guitar World and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly a decade, “Dear Guitar Hero” – where everyday fans get a chance to ask their hero a question – has remained one of Guitar World magazine's most popular departments. Now the best of these interviews with rock's most inspiring six-string icons are presented here in one volume. Dear Guitar Hero features interviews with a broad range of celebrity guitarists, from such rock legends as Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Ace Frehley, and Billy Gibbons to such superstar shredders as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Paul Gilbert to such heroes of the modern rock world as Dave Grohl, Jerry Cantrell, and Warren Haynes. Through the years, Guitar World readers have proven themselves to be fearless when asking questions of their guitar idols, often touching on subjects others would be reluctant to broach. Whether it's the truth behind the Allman Brothers' legendary At Fillmore East album cover photo and the illegal substance in Duane Allman's hand, what Ritchie Blackmore meant when he referred to Eric Clapton as “not a very good guitar player ” or Dave Mustaine's true feelings about Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, Dear Guitar Hero features revealing conversations with many of the most legendary figures in rock guitar history.

Download or read book Guitar Talk written by Joel Harrison and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets of master guitarists, revealed in conversation. Guitar Talk offers interviews with many of the most creative guitarists of our time. This new book presents these conversations, between Joel Harrison and Nels Cline, Pat Metheny, Fred Frith, Bill Frisell, Julian Lage, Elliott Sharp, Michael Gregory Jackson, Ben Monder, Anthony Pirog, Henry Kaiser, Mike and Leni Stern, Vernon Reid, Mary Halvorson, Nguyên Le, Rez Abbasi, Ava Mendoza, Liberty Ellman, Brandon Ross, Wayne Krantz, Dave Fiuczynski, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Miles Okazaki, Sheryl Bailey, Rafiq Bhatia, and Ralph Towner—twenty-seven great guitarists in all. An enormous range of approaches and sounds exist in the modern guitar. The instrument can howl, scrape, scratch, scream, sing, pluck, and soothe. What stands out in this book is not so much the instrument itself, rather the wonderful and idiosyncratic personalities of these bold souls, their sometimes wild, often zigzagging, and ultimately profound journeys toward beauty, meaning, and excellence in their work. We find out that jazz icon Bill Frisell won a high school band contest playing R&B tunes, beating out future members of Earth Wind and Fire. We learn which of Nels Cline's compositions he wishes to have played at his funeral. Michael Gregory Jackson recounts painful episodes of racism as he stretched between the chasm of avant jazz, rock, and blues in the 1980s. Many more revelations, amusements, and philosophies abound.

Download or read book Guitar Player written by Jim Crockett and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by Joe Satriani Guitar Player: The Inside Story of the First Two Decades of the Most Successful Guitar Magazine Ever is a reflection on Guitar Player's often pioneering early days, from its 1967 founding through its 1989 sale by founder Bud Eastman and editor/publisher Jim Crockett. This book looks at the magazines evolution from a 40-page semi-monthly to a monthly exceeding 200 pages, with a gross yearly income that grew from $40 000 to nearly $15 million. The story is told by many people important to Guitar Player's history, including Maxine Eastman, Bud Eastman's widow, and Crockett, who edited this book with his daughter Dara. Also here are recollections of key personnel, including Tom Wheeler, Jas Obrecht, Roger Siminoff, Mike Varney, Jon Sievert, George Gruhn, and Robb Lawrence; leading early advertisers, such as Martin, Randall, and Fender; and prominent guitar players featured in the magazine, including Joe Perry, George Benson, Pat Travers, Country Joe McDonald, Pat Metheny, Steve Howe, Lee Ritenour, Johnny Winter, Steve Morse, Larry Coryell, Michael Lorimer, John McLaughlin, Stanley Clarke, Liona Boyd, Steve Vai, and many others. Among the many illustrations are then-and-now shots of performers and staff, early ads, behind-the-scenes photos from company jam sessions (with such guests as B. B. King and Chick Corea), various fascinating events, and key issue covers. Rich in history and perspective, Guitar Player: The Inside Story of the First Two Decades of the Most Successful Guitar Magazine Ever is the definitive first-person chronicle of a music magazine's golden age.

Download or read book The Recording Guitarist written by Jon Chappell and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1999 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a practical, hands-on guide to a variety of recording environments, from modest home studios - where the guitarist must also act as the engineer and producer - to professional facilities outfitted with top-quality gear and staffed with audio engineers. This book will prepare guitarists for any recording situation and will help them become familiar with all facets of recording technology and procedure. Topics covered include: guitars and amps for recording; effects; mixer logic and routing strategies; synching music to moving images; and how to look and sound professional, with advice from Alex Lifeson, Carl Verheyen, Steve Lukather, Eric Johnson and others. Also includes complete info on the classic set-ups of 14 guitar greats, from Hendrix to Vai. 160 pages, 8 1/2 inch. x 11 inch.

Download or read book Secrets of The Electric Guitarist written by Rick Stack and published by Rick Stack . This book was released on with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets of The Electric Guitarist You play guitar. You love guitar. Now learn the REST! Secrets of The Electric Guitarist offers solid gold advice about being a great overall guitarist and musician, and the music business. Rick Stack provides an insider’s look at the world of a working musician, with practical “how to” steps, about playing in a band and performing, writing and recording music, buying music equipment, and health as related to being a musician. The book will keep you entertained with stories from Rick’s musical experiences. Are you ready to begin your journey of being the most complete guitarist and musician you can be? Shredding out cool riffs and licks is awesome, but there is a lot more to being an amazing guitarist as a working musician. You will learn all about starting a cover band, original band, being a band leader or a sideman. You will also learn the best way to run rehearsals, get great gigs, and tips on how to get your performing game rocking. Discover how easy it is to get started writing your own songs, and with Rick’s help you will get a clear road map to the recording process, with making home demos and going into a professional recording studio. You will gain insight into having effective and efficient guitar practice sessions. Learn health related advice to stay in top form and not get injured. Are you unsure what 6L6 tubes are or what scale length is on a guitar? Find out all you need to know about music equipment, so you can get amazing tone. Anything you do beyond playing as a hobby is going to require some knowledge of the music business. If you would like to be (or are already) a semi-professional/weekend warrior, or full time professional musician, you will want to know the secrets that will allow you to navigate the music industry with confidence. And how about making money? There is a myth that musicians don’t make much money. Rick dispels this myth and gives you a clear plan of attack to make your music career flourish. Secrets of The Electric Guitarist is a reference to use any time you embark on one of topics contained in the book. This is also a fun read for “guitar nerds” who love all things guitar. It took Rick over 35 years to learn everything in this book. You can learn it all here!

Download or read book 50 More Guitar Hacks written by Graham Tippett and published by Graham Tippett. This book was released on 2016-03-20 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to the fantastic response to the first book in this series, ’50 Guitar Hacks for the Thinking Man’s Guitarist’, it gives me immense pleasure to bring you this second installment; 50 More Guitar Hacks for the Thinking Man’s Guitarist. My hope is to again provide you with timely insight into all aspects of learning and playing guitar. These hacks are things I’ve learned from years of playing that should and will be passed on to those seeking insight, out-of-the-box thinking, and the deepening of their knowledge of the guitar whatever their current level may be. The information herein takes the form of mini-lessons, anecdotes, wisdom and knowledge, divine inspiration and friendly advice. It is my desire to help you on your journey to being the best guitarist you can possibly be.

Download or read book Superstar Guitars written by Eleanor Jane and published by Welbeck. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by James Dean Bradfield, Manic Street Preachers A collection that has to be seen to be believed, Superstar Guitars showcases the most famous six-strings in the history of music, in exquisite detail. Photographer Eleanor Jane has travelled the world, documenting the legendary guitars used to create some of the greatest music ever heard. Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock Stratocaster. The guitar on which Bob Dylan 'went electric'. The Fender Mustang Kurt Cobain played in the 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video. Explore some of the most iconic guitars in music, up close and personal. Detailed photography explores every inch of these iconic instruments, telling the stories of the guitars that changed the world. Guitars featured include: Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock Stratocaster Kurt Cobain's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Mustang John Frusciante's Fender Stratocaster Dave Grohl's Gibson Trini Lopez Noel Gallagher's Epiphone Riviera Eric Clapton's MTV Unplugged Martin Jeff Buckley's Fender Telecaster Brian May's Red Special Tom Morello's Arm The Homeless Phoebe Bridgers' Danelectro Baritone Jack White's Airline Prince's Yellow Cloud Thurston Moore's Fender Jazzmaster David Gilmour's Black Strat Steve Vai's Ibanez JEM Matt Bellamy's Mansion DeLorean And many more...

Download or read book A Guitarist s FAQ written by David Mead and published by SMT. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will usher you through the music maze and answer all those troublesome frequently asked questions such as how do I get a record deal, what sort of guitar is right for me...? What does a stage manager actually do at a gig...? - everything from buying a plectrum to cutting your first CD! Includes detailed chapters on In the Guitar shop, Hardware issues, the Practice Room, Medical Matters, A Job in Music? Songwriting, Joining A Band, The Major league, rehearsing, getting gigs, performing live, the recording studio. Author David Mead is one of Europe's most revered guitar journalists having been editor of both Guitar and Guitar techniques.

Download or read book Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer written by Norman Harris and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). In Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer , Norman Harris tells how he became the world's leading seller of vintage guitars. As founder and owner of the legendary store Norman's Rare Guitars, he has sold some of the finest fretted sting instruments to the biggest stars in the world, including George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and many others. In 1970 Harris moved to Los Angeles in hopes of hitting the big time in music. His first plan was performing, but plan B was buying and selling guitars, and he had no idea how much opportunity for this there would be. Many groups came to LA also hoping to hit it big, but those who didn't might have to sell their instruments. This helped make early-1970s Los Angeles a haven for beautiful vintage guitars. At the same time, Hollywood was beginning to realize the value of time-correct instruments in film, and the recording industry recognized the high-quality sound vintage instruments produced. The value of these instruments has grown dramatically since the '70s, and the vintage guitar market has become an international phenomenon with Norman Harris at the center of it all. Filled with fascinating stories and insights into the entertainment business, Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer is an intriguing memoir from a man who has spent a lifetime getting extraordinary instruments into the hands of extraordinary artists.

Download or read book Interviews With the Jazz Greats and More written by Charles H. Chapman and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a collection of insightful interviews with many of the most prominent figures in today's guitar world. Presents 25 articles selected from Charles Chapman's extensive work as a music journalist, including legends such as Johnny Smith, Tim May, Martin Taylor, John Abercrombie, George Benson, John Scofield, and Howard Alden. an interview with renowed luthier Robert Benedetto is included as an added bonus. This book illustrates the passion these guitarists have for their art, the respect they have for music and one other, and their desire to pass their art and sentiments on to others.

Download or read book The Les Paul Manual written by Terry Burrows and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2015-10-26 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the ultimate hands-on, how-to manual devoted to the famous Gibson Les Paul, updated with the latest models and guitar tech advice. This book is a step-by-step, heavily illustrated guide to everything about Gibson Les Paul guitars! It shows owners and dreamers the basics of selecting and buying your guitar, how to use it, and how to keep it rocking once you have one. Let world-renowned guitar expert Terry Burrows be your guide to this awesome instrument. Gorgeous shots of Gibson Les Paul guitars and guitar parts, alongside images of well-known musicians playing Gibson Les Pauls, make this a book no fan will want to miss!

Download or read book Guitar Rigs written by and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2005 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). The sound of rock, blues, country and jazz is not just the sound of electric guitars. It's the sound of electric guitars through amplifiers. For the first time, Guitar Rigs examines the great guitar/amp combinations that have created more than 50 years of fantastic music. Each section includes a full history of guitar and amps and details the construction, components, performance, qualities and drawbacks of each combination. Guitar Rigs is not just a celebration of the collectable treasures of the guitar and amp world. Along the way it evaluates many more instruments, amps and effects, offering alternatives for those trying to conjure great sounds from less-exalted equipment. And it comes with a CD that demonstrates these and many more combinations so you hear them for yourself.

Download or read book The Classical Guitar written by John Morrish and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2002 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering essays by the world's top experts in a full-color, coffee-table quality book, this is the first work to tell the complete story of the classical guitar and its repertoire, players and makers - from its 19th century European roots to modern international interpretations. This handsome softcover volume features lavish photography of classical guitars made by the best luthiers in the world. Additional essays cover use of the classical guitar in pop music, different playing and teaching techniques, the collectors' market, and the science of the guitar. It also features profiles of legendary artists such as Andres Segovia, Julian Bream and John Williams, plus a full discography, a glossary, an index, a bibliography, and a guitar measurement chart.