This book is not for absolute beginners book. It takes you from ALMOST the begining. From chord construction and scales, right through to playing in different musical styles. Here is a programme that should help you become a 'complete' musician.
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My first nine years were spent studing the classical guitar, so when I turned pro one year later, my fingerstyle came in so useful. Many sessions called for everthing from a Chet Atkins style solo to Joe Pass style playing, and here it all is. Every style of guitar playing explained with lots of examples. And in notation and in tablature.