Tipbook Acoustic Guitar

by Pinksterboer, Hugo

• ISBN13: 9789076192376
• ISBN10: 9076192375
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-01
• Publisher: Tipbook Co Bv

Summary

The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing * all jargon explained * basic background information * price indications * the history and the family of the instrument * and more. The Acoustic Guitar book covers topics such as: selecting and play-testing guitars, buying strings, picks and other accessories, maintenance, tuning, and a guitar player's glossary. "A great gift, easy to read, convenient to carry, and priced right; Boiled down to the absolute basics; No more than one needs to know or remember, but enough to provide essential information. These guides really hit the mark for efficiency." (Vintage Guitar magazine)

Table of Contents

See What You Read with Tipcode www.tipbook.com	viii
A Guitarist?	1	(4)
A Quick Tour	5	(10)
Learning to Play	15	(7)
Buying a Guitar	22	(4)
A Good Guitar	26	(23)
Acoustic/Electric Guitars	49	(6)
Strings	55	(7)
Cleaning and Changing Strings	62	(12)
Tuning	74	(10)
Picks and Nails	84	(4)
Maintenance and Cleaning	88	(6)
Back in Time	94	(3)
The Family	97	(8)
How They're Made	105	(3)
Brands	108	(4)
Glossary and Index	112	(9)
Tipcode List	121	(1)
Want to Know More?	122	(3)
Essential Data	125