(Music Sales America). Playbook: Learn to Play Guitar is a great resource for beginners who want to start playing in no time at all. Despite its unassuming size, this Playbook features all of the basic techniques you'll need to get started packed into 80 pages. The compact size of the Playbook means that it is ideal for keeping with you at all times. Leave one in your house or in your guitar case so that you are never left without the essential information included here. The guide begins with the very basics, such as the anatomy of the guitar and how to hold it and start picking. As it progresses, chords are introduced, along with how to read chord diagrams and tablature so that you can get started strumming. Interspersed throughout, there is some great information on the biggest names in guitar history, like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, to get you inspired to join the ranks of the greatest musicians ever. We've also included some recommended listening and further reading to help you keep developing and enhancing your playing. 2-4/4 x 4 spiral bound.