ROUGH GUIDE TO THE GUITAR

With its no-nonsense approach, this book will have you playing your first riffs and songs in no time at all, and show you how to master the sounds and styles of the guitar greats.

Playing the guitar
Everything you need to know, from holding the guitar and forming chords to advanced techniques in rock, blues and folk ? complete with exercises, riffs, a chord directory and songs for you to practice and learn. Whatever music you listen to, this Rough Guide will help you play just the way you want.

The Gear
What to look for when buying a guitar (whether electric or acoustic), what kind of amp to use, a guide to all the different effects pedals you can try, and ways to find the best sound to suit your music.

Recording
The guitar set-ups of the superstars, expert microphone advice, the lowdown on recording studios and tons of soundcard tips and software tricks to get the most out of recording on your PC, Mar or Laptop.

Plus
The history of the guitar, info on getting a band together and playing gigs, colour pictures of the world's greatest guitarists, and a whole lot more.