{"product_id":"rock-guitar-for-dummies","title":"Rock Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheck out this guide to rock guitar technique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ready to start playing some rockin’ tunes on the guitar, there's no better teacher than \u003ci\u003eRock Guitar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. This is the ultimate guide to playing rock ’n’ roll on six strings, even if you’ve never picked up a guitar before! Master the riffs and melodies of your favorite songs and artists, or make up a few of your own. Find out how to choose the right amplifier, strum power chords, and maintain your guitar. Moving over from another style of guitar playing? You’ll love this guide’s deep dive into rock guitar technique. You’ll even learn to differentiate the sounds of classic rock, heavy metal, grunge, progressive rock, and beyond. Plus, you’ll get access to online resources, including audio and video clips, to bring your rock ’n’ roll education to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet step-by-step instruction on playing rhythm and lead guitar in a variety of rock styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice with countless exercises and songs to add to your repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload and stream over 150 audio and video tracks demonstrating the exercises and techniques in the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind essential tips and tricks for tuning up, changing strings, and maintaining your guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a novice or intermediate guitarist wanting to rock ‘n’ roll, this is the friendly Dummies guide for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: So You Wanna Be a Rock-and-Roll Star 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: It’s Only Rock Guitar But I Like It 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Holding Your Own 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Other Half: The Guitar Amp 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Basic Playing Techniques 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: What the Left Hand Is Doing: Chords 69\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Right Stuff: Right-Hand Rhythm Guitar Techniques 85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Leading Edge: Introduction to Lead Rock Guitar 109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Groovin’ on Riffs 133\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Beyond the Basics: Sounding Like a Rock and Roller 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Playing Up the Neck 147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Playing Expressively: Making the Guitar Sing 165\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Mastering Different Rock Styles 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Rock and Roll: The Early Years 179\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: The Golden Age of Classic Rock 197\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Heavy Metal and Its Mutations 223\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Progressive Rock and Jazz-Rock Fusion 239\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Becoming a Gearhead 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Gear Lust: Assembling Your Dream Rig 261\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Wild and Crazy Sounds: Effects 277\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: The Care and Feeding of Your Electric Guitar 301\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten (Plus One) Rock Guitarists Who Changed History 325\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Must-Have Rock Guitar Albums 331\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Classic Guitars 335\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Using the Online Audio and Video Files 339\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 347\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wiley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40335339946082,"sku":"9781394159192","price":421.81,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1279\/5591\/files\/1394159196.webp?v=1772871237","url":"https:\/\/elexacademicbookstore.co.za\/products\/rock-guitar-for-dummies","provider":"Elex Academic Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}