Have you always wanted to play guitar? Who wouldn_t? Think of Jimi Hendrix wailing away on his Stratocaster. . . Chuck Berry duckÐwalking across the stage to “Johnny B. Goode”. . .B.B. King making his “Lucille” cry the blues. No doubt about itÑguitars are cool . Guitar For Dummies 2nd Edition tells you everything a beginning or intermediate guitarist needs to know: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it, this book has it allÑand you don_t even need to know how to read music. Full of photoÐillustrated exercises and songs you can play to practice the techniques discussed in each section, this stepÐbyÐstep guide will take you through the basics and beyond before you can say “Eric Clapton.” You_ll learn how to: Match yourself with the guitar and equipment that fits your needs and budget Select the right accessories: amps, picks, pedals, capos, cases, and other goodies Pick and strum to produce a clean, clear, buzzÐfree tone Know whether you_re really in tune Play melodies without reading music Perform basic guitar maintenance and repairs Build strength and dexterity while playing Play in different styles, including rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classical Make your guitar talk with bends and slides! Fully revised and updated, with an all new interactive CD that allows readers to listen, learn, tune, and play along, Guitar For Dummies 2nd Edition is the perfect introductory guide for any novice acoustic or electric guitar player.