Download or read book The Serious Guitarist Essential Book of Gear written by Tobias Hurwitz and published by Serious Guitarist. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Serious Guitarist: Essential Book of Gear is an invaluable source for everything you need to know about guitar equipment. With tons of photographs and illustrations, real-world explanations on how to achieve signature tones in a variety of genres, helpful tips on gear maintenance, and an in-depth overview of the landmark innovations in guitars and guitar-related technology from the 1930s to the present, this comprehensive book provides all the tools you need to gain a rich understanding of the evolution of electric guitar gear. Apply this knowledge to your own rig to unlock a signature sound that will set you apart from the crowd. The included companion CD features demonstrations of the equipment and setups covered in the book.
Download or read book Guitar World Presents Guitar Gear 411 written by Matt Bruck and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eddie Van Halen's long-time personal guitar tech answers readers' questions on a broad range of gear subjects. Matt serves up the "411" on everything from Elvis Presley's guitar to computer interfaces for hard-disk recording. Amply illustrated with photographs and diagrams, all of your questions on guitars, amps, effects, pickups, and parts are answered by a man in-the-know. Includes: Guitar Types and Maintenance, Amp Maintenance and Modifications, Choosing the Right Amp, Effects Types, Pickups, Parts & Accessories, and Choosing the Right Gear.
Download or read book Essential Elements for Guitar Book 1 Music Instruction written by Will Schmid and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Essential Elements Guitar). Take your guitar teaching to a new level! Hal Leonard's top-selling comprehensive method for band and strings is now also available for guitar. With the time-tested classroom teaching methods of Will Schmid and Bob Morris and popular songs in a variety of styles, Essential Elements for Guitar is sure to become a staple of guitar teachers' instruction and get beginning guitar students off to a great start. This method has been designed to meet the National Standards for Music Education, with features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, multicultural songs, basic improvisation and more. Concepts covered in Book 1 include: getting started; basic music theory; guitar chords; notes on each string; ensemble playing; and much more! Songs used in Book 1 include such hits as: Dust in the Wind * Eleanor Rigby * Every Breath You Take * Hey Jude * Hound Dog * Let It Be * Ode to Joy * Rock Around the Clock * Stand By Me * Surfin' USA * Sweet Home Chicago * This Land Is Your Land * You Really Got Me * and more!
Download or read book Electric Guitar Gear written by Nicolas Carter and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electric Guitar Gear - Understand Electric Guitar Gear Learn How To Master Your Tone On Guitar Have you ever struggled with understanding all the electric guitar gear that exists today? This book will help you to master the tone of your instrument! Download it now for only $2.99! It can be very daunting for any guitarist entering the electric guitar world for the first time to really know how the tone works, and how the sound of their instrument can be manipulated by using all the different gear that exists. Rather than wasting money and spending years of research trying to comprehend how all this works, with the help of this great guide you will in short-time learn: The most important things about guitar amps - what they do, what are the different types, how they work, what they're good for, what are their pro's and con's; so that from this point on you will understand guitar amplifiers and be able to choose the best one for your playing needs. You will learn what are the different amp settings for controlling your tone, what do they do and how they're used; this will allow you to dial in your tone by learning how to use amp's tone control settings. You will finally understand everything about external effects and how can they be achieved by using equipment such as guitar pedals or stomp boxes. You will know how different effects shape your tone thus allowing you to make your sound more expressive and unique. You will learn how to control the sound on the guitar itself by using different pickup positions and volume and tone controls. And much more... Download this book today for only $2.99!
Download or read book Blues You Can Use Music Instruction written by John Ganapes and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1995-10-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar Educational). A comprehensive source designed to help guitarists develop both lead and rhythm playing. Covers: Texas, Delta, R&B, early rock and roll, gospel, blues/rock and more. Includes 21 complete solos; chord progressions and riffs; turnarounds; moveable scales and more. The audio features leads and full band backing.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Guitar written by MILES OKAZAKI and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to be useful for guitarists at any skill level. Beginners can use it as an introduction to the foundational concepts of the instrument, intermediate players can use it for training and theoretical work, and advanced players can explore the sections on advanced theory, extended technique andthe exhaustive tables of melodic and rhythmic possibilities.It is divided into two parts: pitch and rhythm. Part 1 (pitch) begins with the properties of string, harmonics, and tuning systems. It then moves methodically through pitch information, beginning with locating all versions of a single pitch, building pentatonic, heptatonic, and all possible symmetrical scales. This is followed by a study of intervals, with all possible locations of every two pitches, and a long study that moves through every possible fingering of three pitches, with a series of exercises to master triadic syntax. Part 1 closes with a study of four-pitch structures and complete tables that show all possible pitch sets in circular visual notation.Part 2 (rhythm) begins with a complete course in "Symmetrical Picking," a methodbased on drum rudiments that builds control in the picking hand through an exhaustive variety of movements. The focus of this section is building a strong rhythmic foundation, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, speed, dynamics, and groove. It is followed by a study of legato playing, working with ornaments and slides. The study of playing with fingers on multiple strings takes up the remainder of the book. This begins with the study of pulse against pulse, playing twosimultaneous tempos. The book concludes with a study of polyrhythm, playingone rhythm against another. Plain English is used as much as possible to describe theoretical concepts, and hundreds of illustrations were made for the book as an aid to those who either don't speak English or prefer to think visually. This approach is designed to beinclusive and to promote creative practice. The main idea of the book is described in this passage (page 154): "Even in this small area there is a lot of material, potentially a lifetime of study. The amount of information can feel overwhelming to students at any level. For this reason, the book is designed for self-directed practice, with an emphasis on what the player "could" do, rather than what the player "should" do. The principle is to develop your own learning process, rather than following someone else?s. The ability to make choices is essential in finding a personal approach to the instrument. Pick and choose the studies that seem interesting - there should be enough variety to accommodate a wide range of personalities. If any particular concept or exercise has been useful as the starting point for a new creative direction, then the book has done its job. Its purpose is not to push any dogma,method, or style, but to open the door to options for guitarists of any background that are looking for new perspectives.
Download or read book Vaideology written by Steve Vai and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar Educational). Experience must-know music knowledge and wisdom through the highly focused lens of legendary guitar virtuoso Steve Vai. This full-color instructional book written by Vai himself features in-depth discussions of the music theory fundamentals that every aspiring (and veteran) guitar player should know, packed with practical exercises, diagrams, tips, inspiring ideas and concepts, practice methods, and ways of looking at music that you may have never considered. Topics covered include: academic vs. experiential learning * reading and writing music * key signatures * chord scales * rhythm basics * guitar harmonics * modes * and much more.
Download or read book Mini Music Guides Guitar Care and Gear Essentials written by John Carruthers and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-follow instructions on maintaining your guitar and essential information about gear! Alfred's Mini Music Guides provide essential information in a convenient size. Take these books anywhere you want to go. Packed with clear, step-by-step instructions and close-up photographs, Guitar Care and Gear Essentials is the best compact guide for guitar maintenance and gear available. Features: * For guitarists of all levels and styles * How to set action and intonation, adjust the truss rod, and maintain frets * Step-by-step instruction for proper string removal and installation on various types of guitars * Shows how to solder and maintain electronics * Detailed guide to setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting Floyd Rose systems * Comprehensive sections on amps, cabinets, ohmage and impedance, signal flow and level, noise, cabling, and more!
Download or read book Gear Secrets of the Guitar Legends written by Pete Prown and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2003 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). Explore the sounds of more than 30 guitar legends, from '50s rock'n'rollers to today's nu-metal practitioners. You'll discover the secrets of their classic tones, learn how they played their most famous rhythms & leads, and find out what gear they used to forge their unique styles. The CD walks you tone-by-tone through licks that characterize the signature sounds of: Clapton, Santana, Dave Matthews, Metallica, Van Halen, Korn, Bill Gibbons, Hendrix, Dimebag Darrell and others. Also includes essential discographies for each artist.
Download or read book No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists written by James Shipway and published by Headstock Books. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock essential guitar theory to boost your ability and confidence as a guitarist. Easy language. Music reading not required! (includes audio lessons - see inside book for details) Inside the 12 chapters of this guitar theory book you’ll learn about intervals, triads, major and minor keys, chord sequences - and understand how to apply them to your playing, improvising and songwriting. I’ll use diagrams and simple, non-intimidating language to teach you in minutes, things which confuse some guitarists for years. This guitar music theory book is for you if: - You want to boost your music theory knowledge so you can become the guitar player you really want to be - You’re a singer songwriter who needs to learn about chords, keys and chord progressions in order to write great songs (like you hear on recordings!) - You want to learn music theory but are unsure where to start - You’re a student who needs a crash course in music theory essentials to prepare for college auditions, entrance exams etc - You’re a beginner who wants to easily learn how music works as you take your first steps in learning to play guitar so you can avoid confusion, improve faster and learn more easily - You feel confused and intimidated by the ‘jargon’ you hear other musicians or YouTube teachers use - You ‘kind of’ understand theory… but you’re not really sure how well! What will this book teach you about? In the 12 lessons you’ll find super clear explanations, practical examples and quiz questions on: - The Musical Alphabet (the only 12 notes used in all music!) - Tones and Semitones - The Major Scale (learn what it actually is…) - Major and Minor Triads (as used in most pop, country, rock and folk music) - Major Scale Intervals (major 3rds, perfect 4ths...what are they?) - Chromatic Intervals (discover what weird names like diminished and augmented really mean) - Major Keys (Parts 1 & 2) - Chord Progressions (start writing pro sounding chord sequences and songs of your own) - Pentatonic Scales (the most common guitar scales ever…) - The Natural Minor Scale (essential for minor key soloing in rock, pop and other styles) - Minor Key Basics (learn the secrets of awesome minor key songs and chord sequences) How will you learn and remember all this? Easy! Each chapter introduces a new element of guitar theory. You get a clear but detailed explanation of the concept and multiple examples/practical exercises, FAQs and more to drive your understanding home. Test yourself using the quiz questions at the end of each chapter (answers supplied). To help you play certain practical examples there is also an appendix of common open chord shapes and barre chords at the back of the book. Plus, every chapter is also available to you as an audio file so you can immerse yourself in guitar theory whilst at the gym or walking the dog! You'll find details for these in the book. You Can Do This … and without all the bull! 'No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists' will make your journey as a guitarist much more enjoyable and way less confusing than mine has been! As a self-taught 18 year old guitarist, it literally took me years to figure this stuff out. I’ve taught the material in this book to thousands of musicians around the world both in person and via my website, and I can tell you this: Learning about music theory doesn’t need to be scary, confusing, difficult or something that you avoid doing because you don’t know where to start. It's time to become the guitar player you know you could be!
Download or read book Riff Notes Guitar String Basics written by Phill Dixon and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar Reference). Strings are the most important part of your guitar. They are the source of the sound and are what you are actually playing. In this Riff Notes series book you'll discover everything you need to know about strings, so you can immediately get off to the right start, whether you are playing an electric or acoustic guitar. The two main types of strings, steel and nylon , are fully explored. Steel is metal and nylon is a stretchy plastic. Strings are either plain or wound, and this is how they are referred to when we are talking about a single string. Any guitar you buy comes with strings already on it but knowing all about them, what kind are right for your guitar, and how to maintenance and replace your strings is essential. All of this and more will be explained in this Riff Notes book.
Download or read book Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 written by Will Schmid and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1970-01-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar Method). The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best guitar teaching ideas from around the world. Book 1 includes tuning; playing position; musical symbols; notes in first position; C, G, G7, D, D7, A7, and Em chords; rhythms through eighth notes; strumming and picking; over 80 great songs, riffs, and examples.
Download or read book Modern Guitar Rigs written by Scott Kahn and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2011 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide for contemporary guitarists looking to build pro-level rigs includes coverage of topics ranging from rack gear and amp setups to signal splitting and recording tools. Original.
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 Play like Eric Johnson written by Chad Johnson and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Play Like). Study the trademark songs, licks, tones, and techniques of the guitar wonder Eric Johnson. This comprehensive book and audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of Johnson's gear, tone, techniques, styles, songs, licks, riffs, and much more. Includes a unique code that will give you access to audio files of all the music in the book online. Full songs include: Cliffs of Dover * Desert Rose * Fatdaddy * Trademark * Zap * plus excerpts from ten more Johnson tunes.
Download or read book Modern Reading Text in 4 4 written by Louis Bellson and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 1963 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has become a classic in all musicians' libraries for rhythmic analysis and study. Designed to teach syncopation within 4/4 time, the exercises also develop speed and accuracy in sight-reading with uncommon rhythmic figures. A must for all musicians, especially percussionists interested in syncopation.
Download or read book The Gretsch Electric Guitar Book written by Tony Bacon and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 2015-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE GRETSCH ELECTRIC GUITAR BOOK: 60 YEARS OF WHITE FALCONS 6120S JETS GENTS . . .
