{"product_id":"2940013431195","title":"Don't Stink at Guitar!","description":"Don’t Stink (TM) at Guitar!\u003cbr\u003eBook 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book uses color and is best read on the Nook Color or the Nook app on a tablet or computer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not a book for beginners, dummies or even partial idiots.  It's intended for those of us who play, but would like to (or need to) get to the next level.  Even if you instinctively play quite well, you may benefit from a deeper understanding.  You don't have to know much to start, and you won't need to learn to read music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you play left-handed, look for Don't Stink at Lefty Guitar!  Yes, there's one for you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat's covered:\u003cbr\u003eTheory of melody and harmony\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding keys and scales\u003cbr\u003eDeriving chords from scales\u003cbr\u003eDiatonic harmony\u003cbr\u003eChord functions\u003cbr\u003eComposition\u003cbr\u003eModulation\u003cbr\u003ePractical Arpeggios\u003cbr\u003eImprovisation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat's not covered:\u003cbr\u003eMusic notation and reading\u003cbr\u003eRhythm\u003cbr\u003eFingering and picking techniques\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe magic beans:  \u003cbr\u003eUnique color-coded CAGED fretboard diagrams, scales, chords and arpeggios\u003cbr\u003eThree \"Supremely Important Simplifications\" that make life good on the guitar\u003cbr\u003eTheory without music notation, taught on the fretboard\u003cbr\u003eA simple method that demystifies composition\u003cbr\u003e\"Guided noodling\" for improvisation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo if you find yourself lost in the wood of your fretboard, let this book guide your way.  And be assured, no trees were harmed in making this eBook.","brand":"Luis A Rovira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082800447728,"sku":"2940013431195","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013431195_p0.jpg?v=1763581167","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013431195","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}