Know More About the Library's Music Studio: Guitars
Available Instruments
| Instrument / Equipment (Quantity) | Supporting Material | Photo |
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Yamaha CPX700II Acoustic Electric Guitar (1) |
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| Yamaha SLG200N Silent Guitar Tobacco Brown (1) | Technical details |  |
| Yamaha RSP20CR Rusty Rat Electric Guitar (1) | Technical details |  |
| Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature Model Black (1) | Technical details |  |
Music Instruction Books
Below is a selection of music instruction books available at the Library in the music section MT and through the Library's Online Resources. See the Library of Congress Classification outline for a complete overview of the classification used to organize this collection.
Bass Guitar by
With Teach Yourself VISUALLY Bass Guitar, you'll quickly progress from playing notes to experimenting with plucking and slap-and-pop techniques. You'll learn about tuning, fretboard fingerings, alternate fingerings, down picking, palm muting, and more.
Call Number: MT599.B4 W53 2007ISBN: 9780470048504Publication Date: 2006-12-18
Complete Acoustic Guitar Method by
Perfect for guitarists who have been playing for a while and are ready to expand their skills and technique, this revised book and DVD package starts with exercises for developing speed and agility and moves on to jazz chords, advanced techniques like slapping and tapping, modes, and alternate tunings.
Call Number: MT582 .H67 2015ISBN: 9781470617813Publication Date: 2015-01-01
Guitar for Dummies by
Guitar For Dummies gives you everything a beginning or intermediate guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it, this book has it all-and you don't even need to know how to read music.
ISBN: 9781118237588Publication Date: 2012-08-28
Guitar Rhythm and Technique by
If you want to improve your timing, sharpen your technique, orget inspired by new ideas, Guitar Rhythm & Technique For Dummies breaks down the basics of reading, counting, strumming,and picking rhythms on guitar to make you an ace on the axe in no time.
Call Number: MT588 .S427 2015ISBN: 9781119022879Publication Date: 2015-04-27
Hal Leonard Guitar Method - Book 1, Deluxe Beginner Edition by
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best guitar teaching ideas from around the world.
Call Number: MT582 .S2449 2015ISBN: 9781495056598Publication Date: 2016-01-01
Learn How to Play the Electric Guitar by
This is a complete practical guide with 200 step-by-step photographs, illustrations and musical exercises. It explains all the techniques of electric guitar playing, from basic set-ups to advanced scales and modes.
Call Number: MT599.E4 F87 2015ISBN: 9781780193724Publication Date: 2016-02-07
Free Online Courses
Below is a list of recommended freely available online courses from trusted sources. Please note that in order to access this content, you will need to create a free account with each educational platform.
- Beginner Acoustic Guitar Lessons Online (ArtistWorks)A free ArtistWorks account is needed in order to access this course.
- Guitar for Beginners (Coursera)A free Coursera account is needed in order to access this course. The free option for this course doesn't include a certificate.
- Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions (Coursera)A free Coursera account is needed in order to access this course. The free option for this course doesn't include a certificate.
- Jazz Improvisation (Coursera)A free Coursera account is needed in order to access this course. The free option for this course doesn't include a certificate.