- “The Guitar Handbook” by Ralph Denyer: This is a comprehensive guide to playing the guitar, including information on technique, theory, and styles. It’s a great resource for beginner and intermediate players.
- “Zen Guitar” by Philip Toshio Sudo: This book takes a more philosophical approach to guitar playing, exploring the connections between music, meditation, and self-expression. It’s a great read for any guitarist looking to deepen their understanding of the instrument.
- “Guitar Aerobics” by Troy Nelson: This ebook provides a daily practice routine for guitarists, with exercises designed to improve technique, dexterity, and speed. It’s a great resource for intermediate and advanced players looking to improve their skills.
- “Fretboard Theory” by Desi Serna: This ebook covers the fundamentals of music theory as they apply to the guitar, including scales, chords, and progressions. It’s a great resource for any guitarist looking to better understand the theory behind their playing.
- “Guitar for Dummies” by Mark Phillips and Jon Chappell: This ebook is a great resource for beginner guitarists, providing a comprehensive overview of the basics of guitar playing, including chords, scales, and techniques.
- “The Advancing Guitarist” by Mick Goodrick: This ebook is a great resource for intermediate and advanced players looking to take their playing to the next level. It covers topics such as chord voicings, improvisation, and practicing effectively.
- “The Guitar Grimoire” by Adam Kadmon: This ebook is a comprehensive reference guide to guitar playing, covering topics such as scales, chords, and arpeggios in great detail. It’s a great resource for intermediate and advanced players.
- “Hal Leonard Guitar Method” by Will Schmid and Greg Koch: This ebook is a comprehensive beginner’s guide to guitar playing, covering everything from basic chords and strumming patterns to more advanced techniques like fingerpicking and soloing.
- “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing Guitar” by David Hodge: This ebook is a beginner’s guide to playing the guitar, covering topics such as basic chords, scales, and techniques. It’s a great resource for anyone new to the instrument.
- “Guitar Player Presents 50 Unsung Heroes of the Guitar” by Michael Molenda: This ebook is a collection of interviews with lesser-known but highly influential guitarists, covering a wide range of styles and techniques. It’s a great resource for anyone looking to discover new players and broaden their musical horizons.
The guitar handbook was the book that I took a lot of great things from and I highly recommend this gem! Its format is great and it’s easy to follow but you will have to go back to it, again and again, to make sure the theory side of it sticks in your brain!!!
All of these books are available in e-book format so have fun checking em out and come to me for some high octane one on one online tuition if you really want to set your progress on fire!!! 🔥🔥🔥
You can email me now at robertoguitar75@protonmail.com to set up your first session with me!
Enjoy your practice today! Rob- Diamond Guitarist!
