The Guitar Style Resource: A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring New Techniques and Styles from Heavy Metal to Jazz (Book & CD)

You've learned the basics of guitar, so now its time to explore new styles and techniques to help you become a well-rounded and more knowledgeable player. With The Guitar Style Resource, you will be exposed to a variety of musical influences that will help you create a unique, original, and exciting sound. Using examples based on actual songs, you will learn the essential elements of various styles. Learn about important players and understand what goes into creating a great guitar part. Dig in and explore new concepts that will unleash your inner musical potential. The included CD clearly demonstrates the musical examples in the book.


* Explore a wide variety of styles from rock and reggae to classical and funk

* Learn about the styles and recordings of pioneering players

* Master techniques such as fingerstyle, palm muting, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and bending

* Covers acoustic and electric guitar technique

* Includes sample licks and tips on soloing