Learning to play guitar is a highly rewarding experience...but getting started can be a challenge! Here at last is a book that helps you choose the right instrument and accessories and then gets you playing – fast. Full colour pictures, clear diagrams and genuinely practical advice combine to make Start-Up Guitar do exactly what is says on the cover. You'll start off on the right track and that makes everything else come more easily. Contents include: - Choosing a guitar - Holding the guitar - Tuning your guitar - Tips on practice - Playing chords - Using a pick - Finger picking - Reading guitar tablature - Chord library - A selection of timeless folk and blues songs