Paul Jared Newman

Teach Yourself Rhythm Guitar

It is often said that rhythm is the driving force of any music. In either case, rhythm is certainly an integral musical element much like, melody and harmony. The guitar is the instrument providing this rhythm especially in Rock, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues. The rhythm guitarist has important a role as the more celebrated lead guitarist in any band. In understanding this fact, Teach Yourself Rhythm Guitar by Paul J. Newman provides a comprehensive instructional approach to learning 'how to fill' that essential 'Rhythm' role. The explanations of musical notation, rhythm, styles of rhythm and technique are detailed and could certainly fill a book of their own. Some of thematerial surveyed is covered in greater detail in companion volumes such as Teach Yourself Chords & Progressions, Teach Yourself Scales & Modes and Teach Yourself Lead Guitar. All editions of 'Teach Yourself' products are exclusively available from Santorella Publications including Teach Yourself Rhythm Guitar which stands alone, and to master its content would be an incredible reward. Chord Frames - Notation - Chords, Keys and the Guitar - The Minor Triad - Seventh Chord - Minor Seventh Chord - Major Seventh Chord - Notes - Beats - Strumming - The Triplet - Syncopation - Strumming 16th Notes - Blues Rhythm - Blues to Rock - Beyond Rock - Jazz - Reggae & Ska - Technique - The Release - Muting - The Choke - Bass Chord Patterns - Position Shifting - Songs 1-8: 'No Problem' - 'I'll Drive' - 'Free Swinger' - 'Gentle Breeze' - 'Circles' - 'Spaces' - 'Walk in the Park' - 'Hi and Goodbye'.