The Picture Guide to Playing Guitar

If you have ever been left feeling dazed and confused by the sheer volume and variety of guitar methods to choose from, or simply put off by the amount of text to wade through before you even start playing, then this book is exactly what you need. Using pictures and diagrams to show you the essentials, here is the most simple and direct way to start playing the guitar - immediately! Perfect for the absolute beginner, no prior musical knowledge or experience is required as you progress effortlessly from tuning and finger positions to basic chords and strumming. In fact, the Picture Guide To Playing Guitar will have you playing classic songs by the likes of Chuck Berry, The Beatles and T. Rex within minutes! There really is no easier way, without delay, to become a musician - today! Arthur Dick is a session guitarist, author and teacher with over twenty years' experience. He has worked with Cliff Richard, Selena Jones, Barbara Dickson, Helen Shapiro, Susan Maughan, Bernie Flint, Chris Rea and Davy Jones, amongst others, as well as performing in many West End stage shows. He currently lectures on jazz and contemporary guitar at Goldsmith's College, University of London.