How to Play Rock Guitar

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Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

ISBN-10: 0879307404

ISBN-13: 9780879307400

Category: Music Instruction & Education

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Offering lessons, licks and tricks drawn from rock guitar masters, this how-to guide boosts players' soloing technique, rhythm playing, and understanding of rock theory. Fully updated and expanded, it reveals secrets of nu-metal stars such as Rage Against the Machine, provides lessons on roots-rock legends including Carl Perkins, teaches riffs from rock gods such as Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen, and spotlights the latest in gear and recording. With 12 free online audio lessons bringing this instruction to life, players can pick apart the music by string, fret and finger while hearing exactly how it should sound. Whether you're learning the basics or beyond, you'll find page after page of essential advice and inspiration!

Introduction/About the Authors4Notational Symbols5Using the Online Lessons6Basics1.Eddie Van Halen: My Tips for Beginners72.The Power of Five153.Pull Out the Stops: Increase Your Chord Vocabulary with Double- & Triple-Stops214.Wah-Wah User's Guide: A Lesson from the Masters25History & Heroes5.Roots Rock Pilgrimage: Revisit the Pioneering Riffs of Scotty Moore & Carl Perkins316.Hodad No More! A Surf Guitar Primer397.Soaring with Skydog: Duane Allman478.Heavy Fretting: Get Down & Dirty with Modern Riff Masters559.Twin Tones & Layered Lines: How to Create & Arrange Harmonized Guitar Parts6110.Deep Pockets: Tom Morello Testifies on Simple Riffs & Heavy Grooves6911.Subterranean Soul: Dig the Rumble & Clang of Detuned Guitar75Tools12.30 Ways to Sound Better: Big-Time Tone Secrets for Stage & Studio8313.Guitar Repair: When to Do It Yourself8914.Loud & Proud: A Rock Guitar Discography93