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Guitar for Beginners: Stop Struggling & Start Learning How To Play The Guitar Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible. Includes, Songs, Scales, Chords &
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $26.99
Publisher: Thomas William Swain
Published: May 27 2025
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.44 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Too many people start with bad guitar lessons, get frustrated, and give up.
This book is your complete beginner's guide to learning the guitar, mastering the fundamentals, and playing your favorite songs in just weeks, even if you've never touched a guitar before or have zero musical knowledge.
Using a step-by-step method with visual diagrams and easy-to-follow tips, this guide cuts through the noise to help you succeed-whether you're learning at home or combining this with in-person lessons.
In this book you will discover:
- Easy guitar chords that unlock millions of popular songs
- The 8 essential guitar chords every player must know
- How to choose the right guitar as a beginner (and what mistakes to avoid)
- How to tune your guitar correctly-and keep it in tune
- Music theory for guitar-made fun, clear, and easy to apply
- The #1 strumming technique most beginners struggle with (and how to fix it fast)
- How to play riffs like Metallica using simple power chord shapes
- Improvisation and jamming tips to boost confidence and creativity
- Practice routines that build muscle memory and prevent bad habits
- Guitar styles and techniques inspired by rock, blues, funk, acoustic & more
- How to overcome the most common beginner challenges-without quitting
- Bonus: Visualization and mindset tips to help you play better, faster
...and so much more!
Whether you're learning for fun, preparing to write your own music, or dream of joining a band, this book gives you the tools and confidence to get started the right way.
What are you waiting for? Pick up the guitar, open this book, and start playing today.
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