If you've always thought learning to play the guitar might be too difficult for you, think again! Packed with clear and simple instructions, hundreds of helpful photos, and dozens of practice songs and exercises-plus bonus audio content available online-with this guide by your side, you'll quickly and easily learn the fundamentals of playing guitar. In it, you get: A primer on acoustic, classical, and electric guitars and which type is right for you. Expert advice on holding your guitar, positioning your fingers, and moving both hands efficiently. Easy lessons on reading tablature, playing chords, strumming, and fingerpicking. Helpful hints for finding and keeping a steady rhythm. Tips for playing barre chords, slides, bends, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. Fun tutorials on using capos and transposing, creating fills, and more! Book jacket.