ISBN 1844920631. 9x12 inches.
The most complete and comprehensive guide to the acoustic guitar to date. This huge volume, with 2 CDs featuring 158 audio examples, covers everything you will need to know to approach, master and enjoy the acoustic guitar to its full potential. Topics covered include: how to care for your instrument ? different approaches to tuning ?¦effective practicing and getting the best from your hands ?¦musical theory and composing for the guitarist ? extended chords, harmony, modal soloing and unusual improvisation ? self-accompaniment and building exciting rhythm parts ? advanced techniques and effects such as raked harmonics and tapping ? using different pickups and their properties ? caring for your instrument in transit ? and more! The book also includes tons of full pieces in a variety of styles.