Learn to play the guitar step by step

* Whether you are a beginner about to buy your first guitar or have already started playing and want to take your fretboard magic to the next level, this is the quick and definitive guide to becoming a master of this instrument. * Learn to play like the pros with illustrated step-by-step sessions and measure your progress with pieces written expressly for the occasion. Also, discover inspiring recommendations from great guitarists of all styles. * Follow online videos to learn what good technique is all about, and play along to instrumental backing tracks. Unparalleled by any other instrument, the guitar opens up a vast world of musical possibilities. It accommodates everyone from those who strum without major complications to the most dedicated devotees of technique. Furthermore, it is an ideal instrument to be part of a band accompanying a singer, or to show off in the spotlight as a soloist. It offers countless expressive options and serves almost any type of music. This book is a practical guide to the instrument, with tips on how to choose the right guitar, keep it in good condition, and become a musician. In each session, you will learn and develop new skills and techniques through brief and tailored musical exercises and become familiar with music theory. This book uses the Anglo-Saxon musical notation system (or American cipher) due to its widespread use.