Penguin Books Australia

The Rough Guide to Guitar is a one-stop shop for all your guitar-related needs – whether you're buying, playing, gigging, recording or a complete beginner. Covering everything from the basics a new player needs to hints and tips for experienced guitarists, and even how to successfully start a band. Written by Dave Hunter, one of the world's leading guitar authors and contributor to Guitar Player...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Guitar starts at the very beginning with learning how to hold the instrument and covers everything from reading tablature, bar chords, and strumming to playing the blues and rock riffs. Each chapter has practice songs, and the guide includes a play-along CD, so learners are playing guitar from the very first chapter.

The Complete Idiot's Guide ® to Guitar Exercises provides new and experienced guitarists alike with the practice they need to take their playing to the next level. In it, readers get a smorgasbord of exercises, some designed to build strength and endurance in playing, and others focused on improving dexterity and technique. Readers learn everything they need to play to the best of their ability...

Riverdance and Celtic Women; Irish bands like the Chieftans, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Altan and Gaelic Storm; Old Time and Bluegrass were the surprise hits of the blockbuster movie O Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack, and the success of bands like Alison Krauss & Union Station and the Del McCoury Band. They have one thing in common: incredible fiddle playing.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acoustic Guitar Songs is a different kind of songbook. Sure, it may look like...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rock Guitar Songs is a different kind of song book. Sure, it may look like other song books...