The Everything Guitar Book, 2nd Edition with CD makes learning how to play acoustic or electric guitar easy. With clear, step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and practice tips, this practical and helpful manual will have you playing simple chords and songs in no time. Written by professional musician and educator Ernie Jackson, this completely updated guide includes sections on: - The history of guitar music
- Genre styles: classical, rock, country, blues, jazz, and more
- Tips on how to play with friends-the first step to forming a band
- Guidance on picking a teacher to take instruction to the next step
This revised edition contains new information on the latest innovations in software amplifiers, USB guitars, and online guitar instruction sites. An audio CD provides examples and interactive exercises. With Sibelius trainer Jackson at your side, The Everything Guitar Book, 2nd Edition with CD serves as the perfect introduction to this popular instrument. Ernie Jackson is a classical guitarist, musicology scholar, university lecturer, and trainer for Sibelius, the world market leader in software for writing, teaching, and publishing music. With more than twenty-six years of guitar experience, Mr. Jackson is an adjunct lecturer at Wagner College and is pursuing a Ph.D. in musicology.
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