The New Complete Guitarist

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Summary: Clear, concise, and straight to the point
Review: I never got to read the original Complete Guitarist, which was out of print when I got around to buying this book, but let me say this book is very good. The original, from what I have heard, was more richly illustrated than this book is, but The New Complete Guitarist still keeps the meat and bones of the original. It starts from a complete beginners standpoint (how to hold the guitar), through to advanced scale and chord structures, all the way to how to maintain your guitar. I have had other books on guitar playing, but this one cuts straight to the nitty-gritty. It's basic chords are indispensable for a beginner and the sprinkling of music theory really lets you understand the chords you are playing, instead of tedious memorization. I would recommend this book to anybody who owns a guitar and would like to push themselves further. This book will grow with you.

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Summary: In a class by itself!
Review: This is a wonderfully illustrated book with lots of photos. Everything is explained and illustrated in a most excellent way. This should be a must have for beginners and an exellent reference for everyone else.