The Only Book You'll Ever Need - Guitar by Jackson, Ernie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Preface Contents Top Ten Reasons for Playing the Guitar Introduction 1 The Origin of the Guitar

Early Guitars Compositions for the Guitar Many Musical Modifications The Classical Guitar Flamenco The Electric Guitar And Beyond …

2 Tuning, Care and Maintenance of Your Guitar

Guitar Anatomy and Design Names of the Strings Tuning Your Guitar String Essentials Changing Strings Basic Repairs and Maintenance Alterations and Setting Up the Guitar

3 Basics of Physical Position

Leg, Shoulder and Neck Connection Sitting with Acoustic and Electric Guitars Standing with Guitars Position of Left Hand on the Neck Right-Hand Positioning How Not to Hold a Guitar

4 The Basics of Reading Guitar Music and Tablature

The Musical Alphabet Basic Elements Note Name Identification Guitar Tablature Finding the Notes on the Guitar Neck in First Position Time and Rhythm Written Music Dynamic Markings Left- and Right-Hand Coordination Introduction to Picking Beginning Exercises Practice Tips

5 Introduction to Simple Songs

Chords C and G7 Chords D7 and G Songs on the First Two Strings Song on the First Three Strings Songs on the First Four Strings Bass Patterns on the Fifth and Sixth Strings

6 Basic Guitar Fretboard Theory

Key Signatures Intervals Circle of Fifths Scales First-Position Scales Introduction to Arpeggios Intermediate Time and Rhythm Examples Teaching Yourself to Learn

7 Introduction to Harmony

What Is Harmony? Intermediate Interval Training Understanding Chord Structures Diatonic Chords Minor Chords Chord Families Standard Progressions The Blues

8 Intermediate Basics

The Chromatic Scale How the Guitar Fits In Introduction to Moveable Pattern Logic Moveable Chords Barre Chords Moveable Chords with Muted Notes Right-Hand Techniques The Basics of Classical and Folk Guitar Styles

9 Classical and Flamenco Guitarists

Fernando Sor Mauro Giuliani Francisco Tarrega Vahdah Olcott-Bickford Andrés Segovia Ida Presti Narcisco Garcia Yepes Julian Bream John Williams Christopher Parkening Sharon Isbin Classical Music Examples Ramón Montoya Carlos Montoya Sabicas Paco Peña Paco de Lucia Techniques to Play Classical and Flamenco

10 Blues Guitarists

Leadbelly Charlie Patton Big Bill Broonzy Blind Lemon Jefferson Memphis Minnie Lonnie Johnson Howlin’ Wolf Robert Johnson Muddy Waters Albert King BB King Johnny Winter Joe Bonamassa

11 Jazz Guitarists

Eddie Lang Django Reinhardt Les Paul Charlie Christian Talmage (Tal) Farlow Johnny Smith Barney Kessel John L ‘Wes’ Montgomery Jimmy Raney Jim Hall John McLaughlin Pat Martino Joe Pass George Benson Emily Remler Al Di Meola

12 Country Guitarists

Maybelle Carter Merle Travis Arthel ‘Doc’ Watson Hank Williams Chet Atkins Jimmy Bryant Hank Garland Jerry Reed Don Rich Deana Carter

13 Folk Guitarists

Elizabeth Cotten Pete Seeger Woody Guthrie Odetta Joan Baéz Bob Dylan Joni Mitchell James Taylor Ani DiFranco

14 Rock and Pop Guitarists

Chuck Berry Bo Diddley Scotty Moore Frank Zappa Steve Cropper Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page Jeff Beck Eric Clapton Robert Fripp Nancy Wilson Edward Van Halen

15 Using Amplifiers to Get Good Sound

The History of the Amplifier Understanding Amplifiers Getting Started Effects Bringing Technique, Amplification and Effects Together Intermediate to Advanced Playing Techniques

16 Buying a Second Instrument

Hints on Instrument Purchases Types of Guitars Listening for a New Sound The Importance of a Good Case Closing the Deal Quick Tips for Buying a Second Guitar

17 The 21st-Century Guitar

New Guitar Designs Radical New Effects Software Amplifiers USB Guitars USB Cables and Other Hardware Digital Lessons

18 How to Choose a Teacher

Location Group Lessons or One-on-One? Filtering Out Recommendations University External Programmes Auditioning a Potential Instructor Hourly Rates and Catch-Up Lessons Lesson Plan or Curriculum Performing Opportunities

19 Listening and Playing with Friends

Understanding Sound Placement The Guitar in the Mix Playing Along Brief Introduction to Improvisation Learning Songs with a Friend Starting Your First Band

Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Websites for the Guitar Appendix C: Guitar Tricks Appendix D: More Advanced Chord Shapes and Scales Picture Credits Acknowledgments Copyright

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