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Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > String instruments > Guitar
The definitive account of Jeff Beck's journey from his childhood in
1940s South London to the world-wide success of 2010's album
Emotion and Commotion and beyond.Author Martin Power has talked to
former Yardbirds members Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty as well as
manager Simon Napier-Bell and fellow musicians including Max
Middleton, Stanley Clarke, Simon Phillips, Jimmy Hall, Mo Foster,
Doug Wimbish and many others. Supported by full album reviews, rare
photographs and an up-to-date discography, Hot Wired Guitar is the
most complete and comprehensive account of the life and times of
Jeff Beck, the man who took the electric guitar and showed the
world just what could be done with just six strings and 'one hell
of an attitude'.
Ted Greene's Chord Chemistry was originally published in 1971 and
has become the classic chord reference book for two generations of
guitarists. Whether you are just beginning to search beyond basic
barre chords or are already an advanced player looking for new
sounds and ideas this is the book that will get you there. Designed
to inspire creativity this book is a musical treasure chest filled
with exciting new ideas and sounds.
A book that clearly explains the principles of jazz soloing.
Logically organized, with hundreds of musical examples, this method
is the result of many years of Ted's teaching and research.
For the musical at heart, the Puerto Rican Tiple Method Vol. 1 book
is a boon From the moment you leaf through it, you're hooked. This
beautifully written book is authored by noted guitarist and Tiple
player, Samuel Ramos is a bilingual book in its entirety. Each page
has been transcribed in two languages - English and Spanish. A
befitting testament to the beautiful heritage of Puerto Rico If you
are a novice and are eager to learn from the best, don't fret for
lack of opportunity This book is prolific in its explanations and
instructions, keeping it simple from start to finish. The book
covers everything from theory, scales and chords to danzas and
classical music. The book is perfect for basic beginners. It starts
where you would want to - parts of a Tiple and posture while
playing a Tiple. These seemingly simple steps are the foundation to
being one of the best The book has been written in the notation and
tablature formats. Each song bears the chords that are to be used.
All time favorites find themselves in the pages -from Jingle Bells
and Twinkle, Twinkle to The Star Spangled Banner. The forte of this
book is its stress on the step-by-step instruction guide that helps
you along in a proactive manner. That way, you don't skip the
really important matters Features: Step-by-step learning Complete
guide that starts from the beginning Bilingual - English and
Spanish Authored and edited by noted Tiple Musicians Simple and
easy to follow For a fun filled journey to learn the Tiple, and
through it the beautiful Puerto Rican heritage, don't go further
than this book You have already found the Holy Grail of Tiple
Learning
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