I Used to Play Guitar : Start Playing Again Today -- You'll Be Surprised What You Remember!, Book & CD (Paperback)

If you once played guitar and have always wanted to pick it up again, this is the book for you. Jody Fisher's friendly, step-by-step method will reintroduce you to concepts and techniques you used to know and take you further down the road of guitar proficiency. Part 1 will reacquaint you with the guitar itself and how to take care of it. All the basic chord forms and strumming patterns are covered in Part 2, including barre chords and other moveable chords. Part 3 will remind you how to read standard music notation in an easy, fun-to-use way. Part 4 will remind you of all the ideas and tricks for improvising that you once knew and give you the tools you need to rise to a new level. By the time you finish this book, you'll not only be up to your old guitar tricks, you'll be better than ever! If you once played guitar and have always wanted to pick it up again, this is the book for you. Jody Fisher's friendly, step-by-step method will reintroduce you to concepts and techniques you used to know and take you further down the road of guitar proficiency.

Part 1 will reacquaint you with the guitar itself and how to take care of it. All the basic chord forms and strumming patterns are covered in Part 2, including barre chords and other moveable chords. Part 3 will remind you how to read standard music notation in an easy, fun-to-use way. Part 4 will remind you of all the ideas and tricks for improvising that you once knew and give you the tools you need to rise to a new level.

By the time you finish this book, you'll not only be up to your old guitar tricks, you'll be better than ever!