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Poxican · 10-19-2009, 08:14 PM

So, I do play quite a bit of guitar but I don't really feel that any practice I do is guided or constructive... I work on my own songs and stuff, but that doesn't seem to be helping my technique or knowledge.

I've heard David Meads 10 minute workout book mentioned a few times, is it any good?

Any other recommendations for books that might help me improve? I mostly play sort of blues based hard rock I guess, so maybe that helps to narrow it down. I know there's millions of books out there but that's the problem, I can't afford to keep buying books til I find a good one

dafuzz · 10-19-2009, 08:19 PM

For improving basic technique I can't recommend Troy Stetina - Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar enough. Good for all genres

I'm after a good theory book myself, so I'll keep on eye on this thread too!

Poxican · 10-19-2009, 08:22 PM

Cheers Dafuzz, I'll look into that. It really is basic technique that I'm lacking I guess. I've been playing for a few years now and I don't have much speed or variety in my solos. I pretty much just use the blues scale over everything

Rickh · 10-21-2009, 12:17 AM

Guthrie, Guthrie, Guthrie.. I can't recommend this enough:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Gui...6080565&sr=8-1

ESBlonde · 10-21-2009, 10:00 AM

If you can find a copy (no longer in print) at a reasonable price

'For Guitar Players only' by Tommy Tedesco is pure gold.

10-19-2009, 08:14 PM	#1
Poxican Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 658	Some book advice needed So, I do play quite a bit of guitar but I don't really feel that any practice I do is guided or constructive... I work on my own songs and stuff, but that doesn't seem to be helping my technique or knowledge. I've heard David Meads 10 minute workout book mentioned a few times, is it any good? Any other recommendations for books that might help me improve? I mostly play sort of blues based hard rock I guess, so maybe that helps to narrow it down. I know there's millions of books out there but that's the problem, I can't afford to keep buying books til I find a good one __________________ Check out my 3/4 size acoustic guitar to resonator conversion. Total spend:Less than £20 Videos here...

10-19-2009, 08:19 PM	#2
dafuzz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SE London Posts: 3,079	For improving basic technique I can't recommend Troy Stetina - Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar enough. Good for all genres I'm after a good theory book myself, so I'll keep on eye on this thread too! __________________ All practise and no theory

10-19-2009, 08:22 PM	#3
Poxican Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 658	Cheers Dafuzz, I'll look into that. It really is basic technique that I'm lacking I guess. I've been playing for a few years now and I don't have much speed or variety in my solos. I pretty much just use the blues scale over everything __________________ Check out my 3/4 size acoustic guitar to resonator conversion. Total spend:Less than £20 Videos here...

10-21-2009, 12:17 AM	#4
Rickh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 150	Guthrie, Guthrie, Guthrie.. I can't recommend this enough: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Gui...6080565&sr=8-1 __________________ www.rickholmesguitar.co.uk www.myspace.com/rickholmesguitar

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10-21-2009, 10:00 AM	#5
ESBlonde Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 262	If you can find a copy (no longer in print) at a reasonable price 'For Guitar Players only' by Tommy Tedesco is pure gold.