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The Guitar Handbook
The Guitar Handbook
by Ralph Denyer
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The Essential Encyclopedia for Every Guitar Player! The Guitar Handbook is the complete guide to playing the guitar - from simple chords to advanced improvisations. Its uniquely devised learning program combines specially commissioned, step-by-step... (read more)

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Jerry Snyder's Guitar School
Jerry Snyder's Guitar School
by Jerry Snyder
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Well-respected educator and best-selling author Jerry Snyder has put together the most versatile guitar method available. This comprehensive method for classroom or individual study comes in two sections: the first section teaches chords and... (read more)

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Jimi Hendrix Gear: The Guitars, Amps & Effects That Revolutionized Rock 'n' Roll
Jimi Hendrix Gear: The Guitars, Amps & Effects That Revolutionized Rock 'n' Roll
by Michael Heatley
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How did he do it? So many years later, it's still the question guitar aficionados ask about Jimi Hendrix, whose music was like nobody else's. Song by song, album by album, concert by concert, this book analyzes how Hendrix achieved that sound--and so... (read more)

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The Modern Era of the Les Paul Legacy: 1968-2009
The Modern Era of the Les Paul Legacy: 1968-2009
by Robb Lawrence
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Following the release of The Early Years..., which Vintage Guitar magazine called carefully crafted ... lavishly illustrated, this full-color book continues the amazing journey of an American icon's recording career and the coveted instruments that bear... (read more)

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Modern Guitar Method: Grade 1
Modern Guitar Method: Grade 1
by Mel Bay
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"The world's premier method for learning modern plectrum style guitar, time-tested and proven successful in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style. All seven grades of this method are written in standard notation only... (read more)

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The Stratocaster Chronicles: Celebrating 50 Years of the Fender Strat with CDROM
The Stratocaster Chronicles: Celebrating 50 Years of the Fender Strat with CDROM
by Tom Wheeler
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Includes a free CD with musical examples of famous Strat sounds and styles - and spoken excerpts from the author's interviews with the Strat's beloved inventor, Leo Fender. With a foreword by Eric Clapton.... (read more)

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Basic Kit Repair
Basic Kit Repair
by Robbie Gladwell
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A pocket-sized compendium of short-cuts, safety measures and "how to" facts for any musician or sound recordist.... (read more)

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Make Your Own Electric Guitar (2ND 98 Edition)
Make Your Own Electric Guitar (2ND 98 Edition)
by Melvyn Hiscock
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For some, it is not enough to buy a guitar—the challenge of designing and hand-making a unique, customized instrument is the dream. Since 1986, these people have turned to one book: Make Your Own Electric Guitar. Written in a clear, relaxed style... (read more)

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Guitar: An American Life
Guitar: An American Life
by Tim Brookes
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How did a small, humble folk instrument become an American icon? How did the guitar come to represent freedom, the open road, protest and rebellion, the blues, youth, lost love, and sexuality? In this intensely personal memoir and informative history... (read more)

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Zen Guitar
Zen Guitar
by Philip T Sudo
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Unleash the song of your soul with Zen Guitar, a contemplative handbook that draws on ancient Eastern wisdom and applies it to music and performance.... (read more)

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Guitars: A Celebration of Pure Mojo
Guitars: A Celebration of Pure Mojo
by David Schiller
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Celebrate the worldand#8217;s most seductive instrument. An obsessive, full-color book in the irresistible format of Shoes and Handbagsand#8212;which together have over 700,000 copies in printand#8212;guitarS delivers a feast of 500 guitars in vibrant... (read more)

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Fender: The Inside Story
Fender: The Inside Story
by Forrest White
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Much has been published about the Fender Electric Instrument Company, but Leo Fender--the renowned designer of guitars and amplifiers--always wanted its story to be told "just the way it happened." Now, his friend and only general manager, offers a... (read more)

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Picture Chord Encyclopedia: Photos & Diagrams for 2,600 Guitar Chords!
Picture Chord Encyclopedia: Photos & Diagrams for 2,600 Guitar Chords!
by Hal Leonard
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The most comprehensive guitar chord resource ever! Beginning with helpful notes on how to use the book, how to choose the best voicings and how to construct chords, this extensive, 272-page source for all playing styles and levels features five easy-to... (read more)

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Totally Guitar: The Definitive Guide
Totally Guitar: The Definitive Guide
by Dave Hunter
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Totally Guitar is the biggest and most complete book on the world's most popular instrument, full of expert tips and fascinating stories for both beginning and advanced players. An unrivalled guide to the guitar, here are the stories behind 100 key... (read more)

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How to Write Songs on Guitar
How to Write Songs on Guitar
by Rikky Rooksby
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So you want to write songs, and you want to write them on guitar. This is the book that shows you exactly how. Taking tips and tricks from classic songwriters, from Bob Dylan to the Beatles to Tori Amos, How to Write Songs on Guitar takes you through the... (read more)

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The Art of Acoustic Blues Guitar: The Basics: Building a Foundation of Repertoire and Technique for Acoustic Fingerstyle Blues with DVD
The Art of Acoustic Blues Guitar: The Basics: Building a Foundation of Repertoire and Technique for Acoustic Fingerstyle Blues with DVD
by Woody Mann
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Whether your favourite blues guitarist is Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Blind Blake, John Lee Hooker, Big Bill Broonzy, or Mississippi John Hurt, studying the basic techniques presented in this program is the first step toward being able to capture the... (read more)

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Classical Guitar Answer Book (Acoustic Guitar Guides)
Classical Guitar Answer Book (Acoustic Guitar Guides)
by Sharon Isbin
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In this update of the Acoustic Guitar Answer Book, Sharon Isbin, the classical guitar virtuoso who heads the Juilliard School Guitar Department, answers 50 essential questions about performing, practicing, and choosing and caring for your guitar. The... (read more)

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The Classic Country Book (Book)
The Classic Country Book (Book)
by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
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101 country classics: Act Naturally * Cold, Cold Heart * Could I Have This Dance * Crazy * Daddy Sang Bass * D-I-V-O-R-C-E * El Paso * Folsom Prison Blues * The Gambler * Heartaches by the Number * I Fall to Pieces * I'm Not Lisa * King of the Road... (read more)

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The Advancing Guitarist
The Advancing Guitarist
by Mick Goodrick
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Veteran musician and educator Mick Goodrick presents practical information for guitarists who want to improve their playing technique and style and simply become better musicians. Rather than a step-by-step method book, the information is presented in a... (read more)

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Guitar Exercises for Dummies with CD (Audio) (For Dummies)
Guitar Exercises for Dummies with CD (Audio) (For Dummies)
by Mark Phillips
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'Train your fingers to become a lean, mean guitar-playing machine! Want to sharpen your guitar-playing skills? This practice-oriented playbook is packed with hands-on technique builders, from warm-up exercises and scales to arpeggios, chords, and much... (read more)

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