Download or read book Yamaha Guitar Method, Bk 1 written by Morton Manus and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 1996-06 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume method uses both standard music notation and TAB making it great for teaching yourself or learning with a teacher. Book one gives you information on subjects such as the different types of guitars, a history of the guitar, what to look for when buying a new or used guitar, caring for your guitar, tuning your instrument and reading music There are also lots of great songs that help introduce techniques important to good guitar playing. In addition to more great songs, book two introduces techniques such as bending, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, palm mute and more. Rock, heavy metal, blues, country, jazz and jazz-rock TAB licks are included along with some handy reference charts that make learning fun and easy.