The Everything Guitar Book: From Buying the Right Guitar to Mastering Your Favorite Songs [With CD]

by Ernie Jackson

This title makes learning how to play acoustic or electric guitar easy. With clear, step-by-step instruction, diagrams, and practice tips, this practical manual will have anyone playing simple chords... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159869250X
• ISBN13: 9781598692501
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Everything
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Well rounded guitar book; many subjects included

The author of this book is actually my professor for a guitar class I take in QCC in NY. I bought it in "like new" condition and is what I recieved. It also included a CD rom which is very helpful for practicing exercises when using the backing tracks. Overall great book and a prime source for knowing the history, maintenance, and playability of the guitar, both acoustic and electric.

A Great Way to Get Started

The Everything Guitar Book, now completely re-done in this 2nd edition is a wonderful resource for any guitar student. Mr. Jackson has written an easy-to-use, fun-to-read guide for both beginner and intermediate students. Peppered throughout with pictures, music and TAB, students will find a wealth of information to sink their teeth into. The book concludes with important talks about guitars, buying them, and selecting a suitable teacher. It's a great book, one that you will enjoy working through, and coming back to months later. The audio CD is another great addition, and allows you to model your own performances after a professional. This book is a very complete and well-designed package. It's light years beyond what the first edition was (not authored by Jackson). As a fellow guitar teacher, I highly recommend it.