{"product_id":"2940045926225","title":"Learning To Play The Guitar: An Absolute Beginner's Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearning to Play The Guitar – An Absolute Beginner's Guide is a comprehensive book with 21 structured step-by-step lessons covering the following topics to get you playing the guitar:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Learn the parts of the guitar, how to tune, guitar practice tips, how to hold the instrument and the guitar pick.\u003cbr\u003e- Chords – Learn all the main open string chords and be introduced to power chords.\u003cbr\u003e- Strumming \u0026amp; Rhythms – Learn common strumming patterns and how to practice rhythm and playing in time with a metronome.\u003cbr\u003e- Arpeggios – This technique is used in thousands of songs sounding great in slow songs and ballads. A great example of an arpeggio on guitar is the introduction to “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin.\u003cbr\u003e- Scales \u0026amp; Melodies – Learn single note technique and how scales are used to create melodies and guitar solos for a range of songs.\u003cbr\u003e- Blues \u0026amp; Rock n Roll – Learn the structure of the 12 bar blues and how it relates to rock n roll and other styles of music including rock, soul and jazz.\u003cbr\u003e- Improvising - Be introduced to improvising on the guitar and learn how to make you own melodies and guitar solos in various songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book Learning to Play The Guitar – An Absolute Beginner's Guide also features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Extensive diagrams, photos and sheet music examples.\u003cbr\u003e- 13 Songs to learn and play that include play along backing tracks.\u003cbr\u003e- 74 audio files and backing tracks allowing you to hear each example written in the book.\u003cbr\u003e- 30 video lessons showing the guitar techniques and skills outlined in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthony Pell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078495715568,"sku":"2940045926225","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045926225_p0.jpg?v=1763686334","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045926225","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}