A complete, illustrated guide to playing the guitar: acoustic or electric,solo or in a band, in almost any style from rock, pop and jazz, to folk,country and the blues. The Definitive Guitar Handbook is a one-stop resource for anyone who
wants to learn how to play guitar and be inspired along the way. It’s packed with practical advice on how to tackle the basics, such as simple chords and finger picking, right through to more complex jazz chords, slurs, bends and slides. And,
there are practical guides to playing everything from blues licks to funky rock riffs and passionate flamenco rhythms. Comprehensive information on the range of effects and how to use them is also featured, together with helpful advice on amps and strings. For the budding performer, top tips on stagecraft and performing live are included, as well as step-by-step guitar maintenance. And there’s a great section on recording.
