--For dummies.

Includes index

So you wanna be a rock-and-roll start -- Basic playing techniques -- Beyond the basics: sounding like a rock and roller -- Mastering different rock styles -- Becoming a gearhead -- The part of tens

Want to infuse a little rock-and-roll attitude into your guitar playing? This book is here to help, with simple explanations and fun exercises to teach you essential rock guitar techniques. You'll also learn how to get the right gear, set up your space, and maintain your equipment. Plus, this updated edition includes over 150 audio tracks and video clips, so you'll hear and see exactly how it's done

Previous edition: published as Rock guitar for dummies. New York: Hungry Minds, 2001