From Magic Sam and the “Three Kings” to Eric Clapton and the Vaughan brothers, take an inside look at the genesis of blues guitar. This book and CD compendium provides solo transcriptions in standard notation and tablature, lessons on how to play them, guitarist biographies, equipment, photos, history, and much more. The accompanying CD contains full-band demonstrations of every guitar solo in the book. For PC and Mac users, the CD is enhanced with Amazing Slow Downer software so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! Songs include: All Your Love (I Miss Loving) • Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) • Everyday I Have the Blues • Okie Dokie Stomp • Satisfy Susie • Sweet Home Chicago • Texas Flood • and more.

From Scotty Moore and Jeff Beck to Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai and beyond, take an inside look at the genesis of rock lead guitar. The book and CD compendium provides solo transcriptions in standard notation and tablature, lessons on how to play them, guitarist biographies, equipment, photos, history and much more. The accompanying CD contains full-band demonstrations of every guitar solo in the book!

19 favorite Christmas songs arranged for classical guitar from world-renowned classical guitarist Liona Boyd.

Contents: Very Easy Solos: Silent Night • Deck The Halls • I Saw Three Ships • O Come All Ye Faithful • Easy Solos: Toy Soldiers • Angels We Have Heard On High • We Three Kings • O Christmas Tree • Medium Solos: Joy To The World • O Little Town Of Bethlehem • Once In Royal David's City • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen • Deck The Halls • I Saw Three Ships • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant • The First Noel • Advanced Solos: O Holy Night • Good King Wenceslas • Away In A Manger • We Wish You A Merry Christmas • Silent Night • O Come All Ye Faithful.

Have you struggled through tedious lessons and boring instruction books in your desire to learn to play the guitar? If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to motivate you in your guitar playing quest, then this is it: All About Guitar is for you. Whether it's learning to read music, playing in a rock band, finding the right instrument, or all of the above, this enjoyable guide will help you to finally start playing your favorite songs in many different styles. Plus, learn interesting tidbits on guitar gear, care and maintenance, and other fun stuff about the guitar. This fun-filled, easy-to-use guide includes:

• An introduction to guitars

• Step-by-step music reading instruction

• Background on various styles of music, including dozens of favorite songs

• Performing tips.



25 songs, including: Come as You Are • Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) • Dust in the Wind • Iron Man • Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) • Pride and Joy • Smoke on the Water • Substitute • Sultans of Swing • Sweet Child O' Mine • Takin' Care of Business • You've Got a Friend • and more.

An introduction to the basics, including: Performance etudes, one-octave arpeggios, five- and six-string forms, string-skipping forms, and more.