Whether you're contemplating a career as a heavy metal superstar or you just want to jam with friends, this friendly book/CD package makes it easy to master the fundamentals of rock guitar. From simple chord progression to smokin' rock riffs, Rock Guitar for Dummies delivers just what you need to get down and groove! Learn to strum power chords and rhythm figures, improve solos and play lead guitar, play licks, from rockabilly to rap rock, explore the mechanics of guitars, amps, and effects, care and maintain all your gear. Play-along companion CD includes blues and early rock-based lead passages, a variety of rock styles, including classic rock, heavy metal, southern rock, and progressive rock, rock licks using techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, slides and more!