Learn to play the guitar following the simple, illustrated lessons in this guide. From choosing a guitar and reading tablature to learning picking patterns and playing power chords, London-based performer and teacher Phil Capone explains everything you need to know to start strumming in style, while offering insight into the pitfalls and frustrations that the aspiring guitarist can be faced with. Chord progressions and riffs are illustrated using clear tab diagrams, and additional photographs indicate correct fingering positions. The guide includes a visual directory of chords and scales, while the enclosed audio CD lets you hear chord progressions and provides play-along tracks.