The PLAY series... entertaining instructional programs illustrating the methods and techniques made famously recognizable by the world's greatest guitarists, this release concentrates on the one and only ROBERT JOHNSON. The legendary Robert Johnson is reputed to be the man who sold his soul at the crossroads to play the blues. During his short life, he enjoyed little success or recognition, and it would be 20 years after his death before his music...

"The guitar is one of the most versatile instruments in the world, which is why it's so appealing to musicians. Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition gives you everything a beginning or intermediate acoustic or electric guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it. Fully revised and updated, with online video and audio clips that help you learn and play along, you'll explore everything from simple chords and melodies...

You will learn the dead muted strum, barre chords, chords over bass notes, playing single note melodies, playing two or more notes together (fingerstyle and with a pick), arpeggios, how to read tablature, and playing guitar solos in several different styles.