Guitar All-in-One For Dum-mies (repost)

Your comprehensive, hands-on guide to playing guitar

Have you always wanted to play the guitar? You can start today with these 8 minibooks. Covering both acoustic and electric guitar, this hands-on resource gives you all the instruction you need to play across multiple genres, whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist. You'll find plenty of tips for playing easier and more complex pieces — and for composing your own.

# Gear up to start playing — understand the different parts of a guitar, find the right guitar for you, string and tune the instrument, and develop basic playing skills
# Immerse yourself in sounds and technique — play major and minor chords, master left- and right-hand techniques, and play melodies in position and double-stops
# Get ready to rock! — from Chuck Berry to Keith Richards to The Edge, see how the best play barre chords, hot licks, and sweet leads
# Play the blues — explore rhythm and lead techniques, signature riffs, blues progressions, and the achievements of great blues guitarists
# Go classical — learn about the history of classical guitar, combine arpeggios and melody, and sample different genres
# Practice, practice, practice — try your hand at major scales, minor scales, and chord exercises to rev up stalled skills
# Write songs and music — check out different song forms, understand modes, and compose with chords

Open the book and find:

# Plenty of music examples and practice exercises
# Musical styles and genres through the years
# Correct hand position and posture
# Basic playing techniques
# Standard music notation and tablature
# Tips for playing up the neck
# Ways to solo and improvise leads
# Different fingerstyles to play
# Accessories for your guitar
# A comprehensive guitar chord chart