Acoustic Guitar

The Composition, Construction and Evolution of One of World's Most Beloved Instruments

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Instruments & Instruction, Guitar, General Instruments
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Author: Richard Johnston ISBN: 9781476852591
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publication: April 1, 2005
Imprint: Hal Leonard Language: English
Author: Richard Johnston
ISBN: 9781476852591
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Publication: April 1, 2005
Imprint: Hal Leonard
Language: English

Foreword by C.F. Martin IV. This comprehensive guide explains how to buy and maintain the guitar that matches your needs. From its beginning in European classical music, through American innovations like blues, jazz, country, and all the way to rock, pop and folk, the acoustic guitar's versatility is remarkable. This book covers all types of models with an emphasis placed on steel-string flattops, archtops and classical guitars. Topics covered include: How to tell the difference between a good sounding and bad sounding instrument; How much of the sound is determined by the wood; How to amplify and maintain its natural sound; How much money to spend in order to get an instrument that matches your level of playing; A color section illustrates historically significant instruments.

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Foreword by C.F. Martin IV. This comprehensive guide explains how to buy and maintain the guitar that matches your needs. From its beginning in European classical music, through American innovations like blues, jazz, country, and all the way to rock, pop and folk, the acoustic guitar's versatility is remarkable. This book covers all types of models with an emphasis placed on steel-string flattops, archtops and classical guitars. Topics covered include: How to tell the difference between a good sounding and bad sounding instrument; How much of the sound is determined by the wood; How to amplify and maintain its natural sound; How much money to spend in order to get an instrument that matches your level of playing; A color section illustrates historically significant instruments.

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