Artemis Editions The Guitarist's Guide to the Capo (Book/CD)

The capo is one of the most useful devices ever invented for guitarists. Whether you're a capo novice or a pro looking for new ideas, this book will have you clamping your way to guitar heaven in no time! It covers: choosing your capo, with a listing of the benefits and drawback of all the most popular brands; essential capo effects; capos and tunings; advanced techniques; and much more. Fully illustrated with over 100 photos and diagrams, the book also includes a CD with 64 tracks demonstrating the cool sounds you can make with a capo.

Artemis Editions The Guitarist's Guide to Set-Up & Maintenance

This ultimate guide to caring for your guitar includes: how to strip down and clean your instrument how to set the action how regular maintenance can improve your guitar and your playing. Top repairman Charlie Chandler will show you how to carry out basic maintenance and repairs, all of which can be done yourself, without the need for professional assistance. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with over a hundred diagrams and photographs. Includes special troubleshooting tips to help you solve common problems like fret buzz, chips and cracks in paintwork, electrical problems, intonation, and more. Whether you're a beginner struggling with a new set of strings or a pro looking to hone your set-up, this book will help you to get more out of your guitar.

Artemis Editions Crash Course on Guitar Arpeggios (Book/CD)

Understand arpeggios with this great beginner's guide! You'll discover: the difference between arpeggios and scales; how arpeggios can improve your solos and help you play faster; essential open and moveable arpeggio shapes shown in both tab and as guitar fretboxes; and more. The CD features over 40 tracks, with sample solos, backing tracks and 3 complete pieces to play along with.

Artemis Editions Crash Course on Guitar Effects (Book/CD)

Get the most out of your effects with this ultimate beginner's guide! Jargon-free and packed with professional hints and tips, it covers: how effects pedals work; how to use distortion, chorus, compression, delay, reverb, wah-wah and other effects; how to combine effects; multi-effects units and how to use them; getting the most out of your gear; and more. The CD features over 50 demo tracks, sample settings and FX do's and don'ts and the book has tons of photos and diagrams.

Artemis Editions Crash Course on Jazz Guitar Voicings (Book/CD)

Which chords should I use if I want to play jazz? How does jazz harmony work? How can I sound like a real jazz guitarist? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in this detailed introduction to jazz guitar voicings. By learning only a handful of simple shapes, you'll soon be playing classic jazz sequences and jamming along with the 50+ professional live backing tracks on the accompanying CD. Packed with hints and tips on how to get an authentic jazz sound, this pack includes: simple explanations of basic jazz harmony; jazz chord voicings that sound great; 3 complete tunes to learn and play along with; and more.