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21/08/2003 11:07 am
Hi! I am thinking of buying "Solo Guitar Playing I" by Frederick M Noad. But I havent seen the book (I will buy it online). I understand its a rather widly spread book for beginners.
Could anybody give me some feedback on this book, and some info on the contents, buildup etc.
I realy would like a book with good explanations of topics, alot of practices and a methodical aproach. An I do like fingerpicking, and some chord strumming, but not for rock and pop, I can get that elsewere.
/zc
14/12/2003 7:45 pm
I have this book. It is a very good "traditional" approach to teaching guitar. It is directed toward fingerpicking and classical styles, very appropriate for someone interested in playing acoustic guitar.
Be forewarned that if you complete this book you will be able to read music, because you will have to learn. The book has no tablature, so you will not be learning any gratifying licks.
I've decided to put this book away until I have learned to read music better. I'm progressing through Guitarworks, which mixes scale and chord instruction with tab and rhythm and the gradual introduction of reading music. It seemes good for my weaknesses, but I rely on Guitarnoise for learning actual songs.
15/12/2003 1:21 pm
The Noad books have always been pretty well regarded. Like anything else though, if you're teaching yourself you need to put in some work.
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30/07/2004 11:45 pm
Probably too late to gain anything but ...... are you aware this book is geared towards classical style players?