Teach Yourself Guitar Basics

This helpful book from the master teachers at Acoustic Guitar magazine shows you the right way to play chords, songs and solos, with six essential lessons and an easy-to-follow CD.

Topics:

- Chords 101
- Intro to Power Chords
- 10 Great 4/4 Rhythm Patterns
- The ABCs of Fingerpicking
- Theory Made Easy
- Your First Solo
- Shopping for the right Guitar
- Caring for your Guitar
- An easy Guide to tuning up
- Choosing a capo, pickup and string
- effective practice techniques
- How to read music and tablature
- Glossary of Guitar terms
...and more

The CD features all the music played both slowly and up to tempo.