Guitar Books
Faber Music Ltd Improve your sightreading Guitar Grades 13
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£8.50
Anness Publishing The Complete Illustrated Book of the Acoustic
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to the guitar, with a practical playing manual and chord finder, a historical overview of the instrument and a visual directory of over 150 acoustic guitars, all shown in over 900 photographs and illustrations.
£13.49
Hal Leonard Corporation Guitar Aerobics
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£20.39
Alfred Publishing Co Inc.,U.S. Guitar Chord Dictionary
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£7.15
Headline Publishing Group Les Paul - 70 Years: The definitive history of
Book SynopsisThe complete story of the Gibson Les Paul.Produced in collaboration with Gibson, this is the ultimate history of rock's greatest guitar – with unprecedented access to behind-the-scenes stories and unseen photography.- The greatest Les Paul models - Stunning photography, including never-before-seen images - Detailed technical information - Iconic Les Paul players, songs, albums and concerts - Other treasures from the Gibson vaultsCelebrating 70 years of a music icon, this is an ode to a magical guitar and the music made with it.
£24.00
Hal Leonard Corporation Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method Complete Ed.
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£20.25
Post Hill Press Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield
Book SynopsisJames Hetfield shares his personal collection of treasured guitars and reveals the story and significance of each within his life and career as the front man, guitarist, and songwriter for Metallica. From the Electra OGV that defined his style, sound and attitude to the mythical MX guitars, the first in a series of iconic collaborations with ESP, and from his signature Snakebytes through his ambitious projects with renowned luthier Ken Lawrence, James Hetfield shares the emotional and technical elements of the chosen tools that have shaped his singular musical journey, including exotic instruments, vintage Gibsons, and custom one-offs. He also reveals many studio secrets, including the key amplifiers and gear that sculpt his tone and create his sound. Each featured guitar is accompanied by lush museum-quality portraits by acclaimed photographer Scott Williamson, exhibiting intimate details one can only see if holding it in their own hands, alongside Hetfield’s deeply personal reminiscence. Spanning more than forty guitars, ranging from the original battle-scarred road warriors to the trusted studio stalwarts and enduring tour favourites, Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield is a meticulously crafted coffee table book and a mesmerizing window into the mind and soul of one of rock’s greatest front men. These invaluable guitars have forged over four decades of music history.Trade Review“From penning influential albums Kill ’Em All and Ride the Lightning on his original white OGV to resolutely reflecting on his harrowing pyrotechnics accident that left handprints burned into his double-neck Montreal, Hetfield masterfully chronicles over forty different guitars and the respective gear from Metallica's forty-year history and all of the memories, mishaps, and eccentricities that come with them. The end result, to put it simply, rocks.” -- Entertainment Weekly“Detailed photographs reveal every nick, scuff, and personalized customization of this fascinating stockpile, while Hetfield provides an entertaining, precise explanation of the merits and pitfalls of each guitar. Along the way, he regales readers with anecdotes amassed over the last forty-two years… Every Flying V, Explorer, and Les Paul in Hetfield’s collection is a messenger of metal and tells the beguiling stories behind the riffage too.” -- Library Journal
£45.00
Firefly Books Ltd Guitars and Heroes Mythic Guitars and Legendary
Book SynopsisIllustrated encyclopedia of more than 100 guitars and the musicians who have mastered them, from the rockabilly and blues pioneers to the rock heroes of the current day.
£18.95
Oxford University Press Enjoy Playing Guitar Tutor Book 1 CD
Book SynopsisThis revised edition of Enjoy Playing Guitar: Tutor Book 1 is the ultimate resource for all beginner guitarists. It introduces the basics of classical guitar playing and musical concepts through an approach that is clear, progressive, and carefully paced. It includes tailored solos, duets, and trios in a range of styles, and it develops musicianship through activities in improvisation, playing by ear, and the art of accompanying. To consolidate learning, there are helpful reminders and quizzes covering musical knowledge, plus a CD with over 70 play-along tracks. Encouraging self-directed learning outside as well as during lessons, this is the perfect book for today''s aspiring player.Trade ReviewCan OUP improve upon Debbie Cracknell's tried and tested book? The answer is yes. There is no padding here: everything is useful. New techniques are introduced logically, as are notes, rhythms, performance directions and other symbols, and printing is clear. This is one of the very best general classical guitar tutors. * Al Summers, Music Teacher, August 2011 *Table of ContentsTHE BASICS; THE REST STROKE; THE FIRST STRING; COUNTING: CROTCHETS AND MINIMS; THE SECOND STRING; COUNTING RESTS; TUNES USING THE FIRST TWO STRINGS; COUNTING: DOTTED MINIMS AND SEMIBREVES; THE THIRD STRING; THE OPEN BASS STRINGS; INTRODUCING QUAVERS; THE FREE STROKE; FREE-STROKE TUNES USING FINGERED NOTES; INTRODUCING F SHARP; FOURTH-STRING NOTES; INTRODUCING G SHARP; DOTTED RHYTHMS; INTRODUCING C SHARP AND B FLAT; FIFTH-STRING NOTES; PLAYING THUMB AND FINGERS TOGETHER; SIXTH-STRING NOTES; MORE PLAYING IN TWO PARTS/VOICES; ANOTHER (BASS) F SHARP AND C SHARP
£14.75
Hal Leonard Corporation The Fender Bass an Illustrated History
Book SynopsisTHE FENDER BASS : AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
£28.50
Hal Leonard Corporation Jazzin the Blues A Complete Guide to Learning
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£21.59
Anness Publishing Complete Illustrated Book of the Electric Guitar
Book SynopsisUpdated new edition 2021. The electric guitar is arguably the most important musical instrument of the modern age. This book explains how to buy the right instrument and set it up, and how to play. It demonstrates basic techniques and chords, and introduces genres such as rock 'n' roll, jazz, heavy rock, metal and blues.
£13.50
Hal Leonard Corporation Steve Vai Alien Love Secrets
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£18.99
Hal Leonard Corporation Rock Lead Techniques
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£18.04
John Wiley & Sons Inc Rock Guitar For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: So You Wanna Be a Rock-and-Roll Star 7 Chapter 1: It’s Only Rock Guitar But I Like It 9 Chapter 2: Holding Your Own 27 Chapter 3: The Other Half: The Guitar Amp 43 Part 2: Basic Playing Techniques 67 Chapter 4: What the Left Hand Is Doing: Chords 69 Chapter 5: The Right Stuff: Right-Hand Rhythm Guitar Techniques 85 Chapter 6: The Leading Edge: Introduction to Lead Rock Guitar 109 Chapter 7: Groovin’ on Riffs 133 Part 3: Beyond the Basics: Sounding Like a Rock and Roller 145 Chapter 8: Playing Up the Neck 147 Chapter 9: Playing Expressively: Making the Guitar Sing 165 Part 4: Mastering Different Rock Styles 177 Chapter 10: Rock and Roll: The Early Years 179 Chapter 11: The Golden Age of Classic Rock 197 Chapter 12: Heavy Metal and Its Mutations 223 Chapter 13: Progressive Rock and Jazz-Rock Fusion 239 Part 5: Becoming a Gearhead 259 Chapter 14: Gear Lust: Assembling Your Dream Rig 261 Chapter 15: Wild and Crazy Sounds: Effects 277 Chapter 16: The Care and Feeding of Your Electric Guitar 301 Part 6: The Part of Tens 323 Chapter 17: Ten (Plus One) Rock Guitarists Who Changed History 325 Chapter 18: Ten Must-Have Rock Guitar Albums 331 Chapter 19: Ten Classic Guitars 335 Appendix: Using the Online Audio and Video Files 339 Index 347
£17.09
Hal Leonard Corporation Jeff Beck - Blow by Blow
£23.74
Alfred Music Suzuki Guitar School Guitar Part Online Audio Vol 1
£20.66
Hal Leonard Corporation Easy Pop Melodies Third Edition
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£16.14
Flame Tree Publishing How to Use Popular Chords: Easy-to-Use,
Book SynopsisA handy guide for both guitar and piano players, this book places the most popular chords in context. The simple and clean layout provides clear diagrams and practical advice on chord progressions, with concise information on what chords are, how they can be used, and what they can be used alongside. In its compact spiral-bound format this is an essential companion for both beginners and more experienced players looking for extra ideas.
£9.49
AMSCO Music Solo Guitar Playing Volume 1 Fourth Edition Gtr
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£16.95
Hal Leonard Corporation Vaideology: Basic Music Theory for Guitar Players
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£22.39
Faber & Faber Bill Frisell Beautiful Dreamer
Book SynopsisThe definitive biography of guitar icon and Grammy Award-winning artist Bill Frisell.FEATURING EXCLUSIVE LISTENING SESSIONS WITH: Paul Simon; Justin Vernon of Bon Iver; Gus Van Sant; Rhiannon Giddens; The Bad Plus; Gavin Bryars; Van Dyke Parks; Sam Amidon; Hal Willner; Jim Woodring; Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill''A beautiful and long overdue portrait of one of America's true living cultural treasures.''JOHN ZORN''The perfect companion-piece to the music of its subject.''MOJO''Outlines the subject's life in a series of scrupulous strokes and intimate interviews that are rare in such undertakings . . . a cool, casual victory.''IRISH TIMESOver a period of forty-five years, Bill Frisell has established himself as one of the most innovative and influential musicians at work today. A quietly revolutionary guitar hero for our genre-blurring times, he connects to a diverse rangeTrade Review''Bill Frisell plays the guitar like Miles Davis played the trumpet.'' - New Yorker''A genius.'' - Marianne Faithful
£11.69
Faber Music Ltd Guitar Basics Repertoire
Book SynopsisContaining over forty pieces, Guitar Basics Repertoire offers a rich and varied mixture of folksongs from around the world, classical tunes and popular film music, alongside evocative originals. Designed both to consolidate the areas of study covered in Guitar Basics and present new topics in the fun but clear style of the popular method book.Trade ReviewAn accompaniment to the Guitar Basics book, this little gem contains over 40 pieces that underline the work covered in the first book – all in the same fun, clear style. Mi Pro Magazine, February 2011Table of ContentsThe Cat's Whiskers; Mousetrap; Aura Lee; Brown Girl In The Ring; The Soldier's March; March Of The Kings; Slip 'n' Slide; Smoke Signals; More Sore Fingers; Andante; Flat Attack; Nightwatch; Spooky; Blue Boogaloo; Bear Hunt; He's A Pirate (Pirates of the Caribbean); Homeward Bound; Minuet in G; Lame Horse Blues; Blue Bear's Bass; Mr Ease; Havana Good Time; Sakura; Home Sweet Home; Spanish Knights; Way Down South; It's So Calypso Good; The Wackiest Racers; Fez'd And Furious; Tirando Time; Falling Leaves; Connor's Reel; Stand By Who?; Red Rag; My Heart Will Go On; Tudor Dance; Samurai Sword; Shogun; Windmill Song; Lemonade; Hey Jimi!; Apache; Hedwig's Theme (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)
£8.99
Faber Music Ltd Tom Ollendorff
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£12.34
Hal Leonard Corporation ChordMelody Phrases For Guitar
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£16.14
The Crowood Press Ltd Electric Guitars
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£36.00
Trinity College London Press Trinity College London Classical Guitar Exam
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£13.73
Trinity College London Press Trinity College London Classical Guitar Exam
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£9.95
Trinity College London Press Trinity College London Classical Guitar Exam
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£14.68
Hal Leonard Europe Limited Classics To Moderns 6
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£10.92
Hal Leonard Corporation The Beatles Complete
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£28.49
Hal Leonard Corporation The Beatles
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£15.99
Omnibus Press The Best of the Gipsy Kings
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£22.49
London College of Music London College of Music Classical Guitar Handbook
Book SynopsisDesigned for those in the early intermediate stages of studying the classical guitar, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in classical guitar. This handbook covers all the material needed for the grade three exam: nine performance pieces in a variety of musical styles (with practice notes & info about every piece), all the required technical work, details of the discussion component, and specimen sight reading and aural tests - in fact, absolutely everything you need for this grade!
£9.45
Flame Tree Publishing Guitar Chords
Book Synopsis360 chords, organised as a chord per page, this is a flexible, comprehensive solution for anyone learning or playing the guitar at any level. This no-nonsense, easy to carry, wiro book will fit into a gig bag, flight case or hand bag with the minimum of fuss.Trade Review5.0 out of 5 stars | Excellent tool for beginners! | By Scottish-Mermaidon | I am very pleased with this purchase. I am a beginner at guitar and have found this book very good for getting me to grips with the chords. The book shows all chords from more than one position, which is great as there are a few ways to play each chord. The chord diagrams are very clear thus easy to understand. So much so, I also recommend this for the young beginner. It's good if you want to teach yourself or if you wish to use it to compliment professional lessons. Personally, I am teaching myself and have found that using this alongside the fantastic Garage band guitar tutorials is a great combination and I am learning very quickly too. It is quite a thick booklet but not a large book so won't take up too much room in a bag. As other reviewers have also mentioned...it is ring binded meaning it is easy to leave open to glance at whilst your hands are occupied with the guitar. I recommend this to anyone who plays or wants to play guitar. Amazon 5.0 out of 5 stars | Best chord book | By A. Thomason | Simple as that easy to read and navigate, even for those who get numbers and letters mixed up one chord picture per page with a few more advanced ones added in the back, spiral-bound (who would want a paperback that closes itself all the time?) if you need a chord book, this is the one. Amazon 5.0 out of 5 stars | Great book! | ByBigBoolson | Really clear to understand chord book, the fact its spiral bound is awesome and makes it easier to leave open on the page you're viewing. For the people who say its not clear to understand and doesn't teach anything, its not a tuition book!! Its simply a chord dictionary!! I've had a few chord books, this is by far the best one. Amazon
£9.49
Hal Leonard Corporation Zappa's Gear: The Unique Guitars, Amplifiers,
Book SynopsisFrank Zappa was an unremitting musical innovator and experimenter, always looking for ways to exploit the latest advances in technology. His working life coincided with the explosive development of music technology that ran from the 1960s through the following three decades. Without such inventions as the Marshall amplifier, the Gibson SG, the wah-wah pedal, and the Synclavier much of it modified to his requirements and used in ways for which they had never been designed Zappa s air sculptures, as his music has been described, would have had a significantly different shape and texture. Lavishly illustrated including over 180 unique photographs of Frank Zappa s guitars and equipment taken by the author at his UMRK studio in LA and featuring a foreword by Dweezil Zappa Zappa s Gear offers an unprecedented inside look at the machinery behind the legendary music. In addition to a detailed presentation of the equipment, Zappa s Gear also introduces some of the pioneering inventors, engineers, and entrepreneurs without whom the instruments would not exist. Zappa s Gear is an official Frank Zappa book produced and written with the full cooperation and endorsement of Gail Zappa and the Zappa Family Trust.
£29.75
Hal Leonard Corporation Connecting Pentatonic Patterns
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£24.64
Hal Leonard Corporation First 50 Songs
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£14.39
Mel Bay Publications,U.S. First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar
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£12.59
Mel Bay Publications,U.S. You Can Teach Yourself Banjo
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£17.09
Hal Leonard Corporation Steve Vais Guitar Workout
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£15.29
Hal Leonard Corporation Bass Aerobics
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£20.39
Faber Music Ltd La Guitarra Flamenca
Book SynopsisContains a series of six lessons with music tablature and standard notation presented on two DVDs, featuring the pieces Solea, Rasgueo, Compas, Alzapua, Bulerias Al Golpe and many more. This title explains and demonstrates the techniques and rhythmic forms of flamenco guitar playing, designed for players from beginners to advanced.
£27.00
Faber Music Ltd Improve your sightreading Guitar Grades 45
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£8.50
Hal Leonard Corporation Hal Leonard Guitar Method
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£18.04
Hal Leonard Corporation Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention One
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£26.09
Hal Leonard Corporation ChordTone Soloing
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£26.09
Hal Leonard Corporation bluesbasshalleonardbassmethodstylisticsupplement
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£16.14
