THE WOLF MARSHALL METHOD Basics 1

This first book launches you straight into a hands-on contemporary approach to learning both the basics of guitar and music. The essential visual element of shapes and patterns on the fingerboard unlock the secret to succesfull and creative playing. You'll learn exciting power chords, strum patterns, guitar techniques like muting and string bending, and 12 bar blues progression. All presented with contemporary music examples and figures (from rockabilly to hard rock & metal). In addition, you'll gain essential musical knowledge from the basics of notation, (including tablature and grids) rhythm and meter and intervals to transposition. Special playing tips and Music Builders sections further enhance your guitar and music chops.

7 chapters include: Essential Information, Two Note Power Chords, Three Note Power Chords, Single Note Playing, 12-Bar Blues Progression, Minor Sounds, Playing Techniques. Other topics: Tuning, Tablature, The Grid, Fret-Hand Muting, Palm Muting, Comping, Shuffle Feel, Minor Pentatonic Scale, Motifs, String Bending.

113 Audio Examples.

Recommended for beginning players interested in contemporary music styles.