Guitar: An Easy Guide - Softcover

This title provides an all-in-one approach for adults wishing to learn this popular instrument. It incorporates a brief history of the guitar and a look at how it produces sound; gives information on buying a guitar and finding a teacher and presents profiles of skilled musicians and their considerable influence on technique over the years. A practical introducion to reading music is accompanied by multiple exercises to develop fingering skills, together with explanations of essential terms. The hands-on approach will enable beginners to move swiftly into playing the guitar.

Carlos Bonell studied at the Royal College of Music with John Williams. He was appointed the youngest ever professor there in 1972. He has played in many parts of the world, including most European capitals, and has appeared regularly with all the major British orchestras and at many international festivals. His 1981 recording for Decca of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and Charles Dutoit has been repeatedly singled out as the finest version available. Carlos Bonell has also recorded for EMI, ASV, CBS and Upbeat Classics.