The practical illustrated book of the acoustic guitar : learning to play, chords, exercises, techniques, guitar history, famous players, great guitars / James Westbrook and Ted Fuller.

"A practical step-by-step guide to playing the guitar, shown in over 900 photographs, illustrations and musical exercises. Features a chordfinder and instructions for mastering a range of musical styles, such as blues, country, gypsy and Latin jazz, classical and flamenco. Includes a beautifully illustrated directory of over 150 guitars from the early 16th century up to the modern day." --Cover.

The guitar is a fascinating instrument that has been around in various forms for thousands of years, and it continues to be the instrument of choice for many musicians today. This book will guide you through all you need to know to play an acoustic guitar, from buying the right guitar and learning the basic chords to mastering techniques.