I'm Learning the Guitar

Question

I want to learn the guitar, but I don't have time in my schedule to get lessons. I already know how to read music and all about music theory, and I wanted to know if anyone knew of any "teach yourself" books that work well. And if you do, where I could get one :]

Thanks!

Answer 1

Guitar for Dummies is great. I have it

Answer 2

It depends on what style you want to play, but a good basis is to get a book of chord shapes and start with those. You will be aware that every key has 3 basic chords in it, so start with easy shapes like A D and E, then go on to G. This will give you the keys of A (A,D,E) and D (D,G,A) . Start by fingering each chord pressing down enough to make the strings sound (This is where the pain kicks in !) when you can do this, move on to another chord, then practise changing between the 2.

A lot of the old rock'n'roll hits are in A D and E - Johnny B Goode, Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes etc.

Tuning - the top string (at the bottom as you look at it) is E above middle C, then B G D A E down from there.

Hope this helps, but please feel free to email me if I can help further(go to my profile)

Answer 3

I stumbled upon Teach Yourself Visually Guitar when I first started out and didn't have a teacher. It's a really good book to use if you're a visual learner: LOTS of pictures, easy to follow instructions (to the point), and it's just very useful. It covers everything from different music genres (how to play them), repairs, etc.

If I remember correctly, a new version of it is out at Barnes & Nobles. It may be at Borders as well.

Answer 4

i bought a book and i think its called

Teach Yourself Guitar by Nick something. lol.

well anyway its really good. try going to a

book store and just looking around for one.

good luck [: <3

Answer 5

im a pretty experienced player and i had lessons to learn structure and ive never used books but a fun way to learn songs is to use a tab website like ultimate guitar ( you can search around) and in the website just type a song and its easy to read tabs when you see a tab its like this you read it just like anyting else the numbers are the fret position

good luck:)

e-bottom string    

B

G

D

A

E-top string

Answer 6

hello I did buy books it my time..I think you are so luckly to be able to read music and know the theory side of it..Basically KNOW your strings scales etc.and Practice..I once read that Eric Clapton said that

he use to Practice till his fingers blead..Practice is the key..If it sounds alright Write it down.. You can buy electronic tuners if need be..Good Luck Enjoy

Answer 7

I have a really good teacher

But try any guitar book

They should all work