Guitar Books
Reaktion Books Amplified: A Design History of the Electric
Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the invention and development of the electric guitar, this book explores how the electric guitar's design has changed and what its design over the years has meant for its sound. A heavily illustrated history with amps turned up to eleven, Amplified celebrates this beloved instrument and reveals how it has evolved through the experiments of amateur makers and part-time tinkerers. Digging deep into archives and featuring new interviews with makers and players, it will find admirers in all shredders, luthiers, and fans of electric sound.Trade Review'Atkinson strives to separate fact from myth in this well-researched, accessible exploration of the electric guitar . . . Readers learn how the basic instrument is created, with fascinating highlights such as the integration of automobile engineering techniques and evocative new body shapes. Beautiful color photographs, contemporary advertisements, and examples of musicians displaying their own favorites add interest . . . Decidedly welcome. Atkinson's rigorous scholarship and clear affection for the subject shine.'- Library Journal 'For me, a truly compelling, fact-packed read all about how guitars are made, look, sound and play. Paul Atkinson admirably recounts a century of history, invention and experimentation by experts and amateurs of a revolutionary instrument. Highly recommended for anyone who has a guitar, and for anyone who wants one.'- KT Tunstall, singer-songwriter and guitarist 'Paul has put a fantastically exhaustive amount of work into this book for all of us global guitar nerds to enjoy. It's so much fun to dive into it full immersion, and glean everything from details on iconic artist guitars to strange inventions from creatives on the fringe!'- Jennifer Batten, guitarist (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck) 'A great resource for all guitar players, tinkerers and enthusiasts. Paul Atkinson's well-researched book provides essential and fascinating facts of this unique instrument's development over the course of more than a century.'-Paul Brett, rock guitarist, journalist, guitar designer 'Paul Atkinson has dug deep into the history of the electric guitar to create a detailed view of the ways in which makers and musicians have tried-and in many cases succeeded-to move its design forward. This engaging new book will be required reading for anyone interested in the development of one of the most popular and revolutionary instruments ever created.'-Tony Bacon, guitar historian and author
£22.50
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Guitar Exam Pieces from 2019, ABRSM Grade 2:
Book SynopsisThis book brings together, for the first time, nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 2 Guitar syllabus from 2019. The pieces - two solos and one duet chosen from each of lists A, B and C - have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information. Recordings of all 30 pieces on the Grade 2 syllabus are available. These can be purchased as part of the Guitar Exam Pieces with CD package or as audio downloads (see www.abrsmdownloads.org for more details). ABRSM also offers a range of apps to support musical learning, available from www.abrsm.org/apps. Support material for ABRSM Guitar exams [GEPs with CD] [Scales] [Specimen sight-reading] [Specimen aural tests]
£10.10
London College of Music London College of Music Electric Guitar Step
Book SynopsisThis book is part of a series that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying electric guitar. The book covers all the material needed for an LCM examination in Electric Guitar, enabling you to study for an internationally recognised qualification. However, even if you do not intend to take an exam, this book will help you achieve your full potential as a guitarist by developing all aspects of your playing in a structured way.
£7.95
Hal Leonard Corporation Hal Leonard Guitar Method
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£20.39
Hal Leonard Corporation Play like Jimi Hendrix
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£27.62
Hal Leonard Corporation Lana Del Rey Ultraviolence
Book Synopsis(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). This chart-topping 2014 album release from Lana Del Rey is presented in piano/vocal/guitar arrangements for all 11 songs: Brooklyn Baby * Cruel World * Money Power Glory * Old Money * The Other Woman * Pretty When You Cry * Sad Girl * Ultraviolence * West Coast * and more.
£18.04
Trinity College London Press Trinity College London Classical Guitar Exam
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£15.63
Hal Leonard Corporation Steve Vais Guitar Workout
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£15.29
Hal Leonard Corporation Vaideology: Basic Music Theory for Guitar Players
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£23.79
Alfred Publishing Co Inc.,U.S. Alfreds Teach Yourself to Play Classical Guitar
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£23.76
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 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 6 Of The Best Nirvana
Book SynopsisSix of the best songs from American rockers Nirvana, arranged for guitar. 6 Of The BestA" simply does what it says - six of the best hits from leading artists available in a new and competitively priced format.Table of ContentsThe Man Who Sold The World; Smells Like Teen Spirit; Heart-Shaped Box; Come As You Are; About A Girl; Lithium
£10.44
Faber Music Ltd Gershwin for Guitar
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsEmbraceable You; Fascinating Rhythm; A Foggy Day; How Long Has This Been Going On?; Love is Here to Stay; Love Walked In; The Man I Love; Nice Work If You Can Get It; Someone to Watch Over Me; Strike Up The Band; Summertime; They Can’t Take That Away From Me
£12.34
Hal Leonard Corporation The Big Book of Classical Music
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£26.09
Hal Leonard Corporation ChordMelody Phrases For Guitar
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£16.14
Hal Leonard Corporation Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention One
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£26.09
Hal Leonard Corporation Iron Maiden Anthology
Book Synopsis(Guitar Recorded Versions). 17 hits from these metal masters, including: Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter * Evil That Men Do * The Number of the Beast * Running Free * The Trooper * Two Minutes to Midnight * and more.
£27.54
Hal Leonard Europe Limited THE JOY OF RECITAL TIME PF
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£13.29
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Ultimate Heavy Metal Guitars
Book SynopsisUltimate Heavy Metal Guitars profiles 80+ heavy metal guitarists from the 1970s to today, featuring performance photography and an authoritative text detailing the careers and gear of each.Trade Review"Headbangers will likely rejoice about the thorough celebration of the power and fury of metal in this enjoyable encyclopedia.—Dan McClure." -- Dan McClure * Library Journal *"...based on a strictly objective opinion, ULTIMATE HEAVY METAL GUITARS is superb on every level. The presentation, artists selection, range of eras, and styles, the nice balance of fact, and opinion, the mix of history and gear talk, Prown has done an incredible job on this book." * Metal-Rules.com *Table of ContentsContents Introduction: Loud and Proud Chapter 1: The Dawn of Heavy Eric Clapton Jeff Beck Jimi Hendrix Pete Townshend Chapter 2: Forging Metal Jimmy Page Tony Iommi Ritchie Blackmore (Part 1) Leslie West Martin Barre Mick Box Chapter 3: Rock and a Hard Place Johnny Winter Joe Perry & Brad Whitford Brian May Robin Trower Don “Buck Dharma” Roeser Rick Derringer Ronnie Montrose Frank Marino Mick Ralphs Chapter 4: Arena Rock Eddie Van Halen Ace Frehley Tom Scholz & Barry Goudreau Nancy Wilson Neal Schon Angus & Malcolm Young Pat Travers Chapter 5: Euro-Crunch Ritchie Blackmore (Part 2) Michael Schenker Scott Gorham & Brian Robertson Glenn Tipton & K.K. Downing Rudolph Schenker, Uli Jon Roth & Matthias Jabs Dave Murray & Adrian Smith Randy Rhoads Chapter 6: Prog Power Kerry Livgren & Rich Williams Alex Lifeson Michael Wilton & Chris DeGarmo John Petrucci Chapter 7: The Headbanging ’80s Phil Collen & Steve Clark Gary Moore Joan Jett & Lita Ford Brad Gillis & Jeff Watson Mick Mars John Sykes Vernon Reid Chapter 8: Shred Yngwie Malmsteen Steve Vai Joe Satriani Vivian Campbell Jason Becker Paul Gilbert George Lynch Tony MacAlpine & Vinnie Moore Chapter 9: Thrash, Smash & Bash James Hetfield & Kirk Hammett Dave Mustaine Kerry King & Jeff Hanneman Scott Ian Chapter 10: End of the Century Slash Zakk Wylde Dimebag Darrell Ty Tabor Jerry Cantrell Tom Morello Kim Thayil Chapter 11: Black, Death, Math & Masks Chapter 12: Metal after the Millennium Mark Tremonti Alexi Laiho Herman Li Brent Hinds & Bill Kelliher Nita Strauss & Nili Brosh Resources Image Credits Acknowledgments Index
£30.40
Mel Bay Publications,U.S. Basic C6Th Nonpedal Lap Steel Method
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£20.69
Hal Leonard Corporation Tracy Chapman
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£20.25
Hal Leonard Corporation The Muppet Christmas Carol
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£19.94
Hal Leonard Corporation The Lost Art of Country Bass
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£21.59
AMSCO Music The Library Of Childrens Song Classics Library of
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£21.38
AMSCO Music Cello Solos Efs 40 Everybodys Favorite Series
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£18.93
Trinity College London Press Session Skills for Guitar Grades 68
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£22.28
Hal Leonard Europe Limited More Classics To Moderns 1
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£10.92
Warner Bros. Publications Inc.,U.S. Left Hand Guitar Chord Chart
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£6.06
Friou Music Harp Exercises for Agility and Speed
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£19.12
Hal Leonard Corporation Fingerpicking Acoustic Rock
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£16.14
Hal Leonard Corporation Soundgarden Guitar Anthology
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£26.09
Hal Leonard Corporation The Very Best of Creedence Clearwater Revival
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£16.14
Hal Leonard Corporation Hal Leonard Bass Method Bass Licks
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£14.72
Hal Leonard Corporation Ukulele Scale Finder
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£11.07
Hal Leonard Corporation Hal Leonard Rockabilly Guitar Method
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£20.25
Hal Leonard Corporation Extreme Metal Bass
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£17.09
Hal Leonard Corporation The Hillsong Worship Collection
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£16.14
Hal Leonard Corporation Thirty New Studies In Technics Op.849
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£13.49
Hal Leonard Corporation The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes Childrens Songs
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£18.04
Hal Leonard Corporation Fingerstyle Guitar Songs
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£18.04
Hal Leonard Corporation Sly The Family Stone for Bass
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£23.39
Hal Leonard Corporation Bob Dylan Easy Guitar
Book Synopsis(Easy Guitar). A dozen of Dylan''s most popular songs are featured in this collection of easy guitar arrangements in standard notation and tablature. Includes: Blowin'' in the Wind * Don''t Think Twice, It''s All Right * Hurricane * It Ain''t Me Babe * Knockin'' on Heaven''s Door * Lay Lady Lay * Like a Rolling Stone * Mr. Tambourine Man * Positively 4th Street * Shelter from the Storm * Tangled up in Blue * The Times They Are A-Changin''.
£16.14
Hal Leonard Corporation The Beatles
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£15.19
Hal Leonard Corporation Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 1 LeftHanded Ed.
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£14.24
Hal Leonard Corporation Play like Robben Ford
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£21.59
Hal Leonard Corporation Best of Robert Cray
Book Synopsis(Guitar Recorded Versions). Notes and tab for 16 songs from this modern blues man: Baby''s Arms * Bad Influence * (Won''t Be) Coming Home * Don''t Be Afraid of the Dark * The Forecast (Calls for Pain) * Nothing Against You * Phone Booth * Poor Johnny * Right Next Door * She''s Into Somethin'' * Smoking Gun * and more.
£23.94
Hal Leonard Corporation George Harrison The Apple Years
Book Synopsis(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). Nearly 60 songs from Harrison''s days on the Apple label, including: All Things Must Pass * The Answer''s at the End * Art of Dying * Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll) * Bangla Desh * Be Here Now * Bye Bye Love * Dark Horse * Don''t Let Me Wait Too Long * Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) * Hear Me Lord * I Don''t Care Anymore * Living in the Material World * My Sweet Lord * Ooh Baby (You Know That I Love You) * Sue Me, Sue You Blues * That Is All * This Guitar (Can''t Keep from Crying) * You * and more.
£37.99
