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eMedia Guitar For Dummies

Win/Mac CD-ROM

$29.95   

With more than 200 million books in print covering 1,300+ topics, For Dummies is the most widely recognized and highly regarded reference series in the world. Since 1991, For Dummies has helped millions make everything easier.

Learn fast with this effective, entertaining multimedia CD-ROM!

Overview

The fast and easy way to start playing guitar!

The eMedia Guitar for Dummies CD-ROM makes learning quick and easy with over 80 step-by-step lessons (approximately one-half of the eMedia Guitar Method curriculum). Songs and exercises are accompanied by full-motion videos, live recorded audio and variable-speed MIDI tracks. The easy-to-follow lessons range from basics, like stringing the guitar, to playing chords and strumming techniques. Professional guitar instructor Kevin Garry, Ph.D., guides you with video demonstrations of techniques. Also includes our Automatic Tuner, Metronome, Chord Dictionary and Recorder. The excellent teaching and valuable accessories offer exceptional value and will have you playing songs in no time!

eMedia Guitar For Dummies Deluxe

Also available as eMedia Guitar For Dummies Deluxe, a 2 CD-ROM set
featuring both Guitar For Dummies Level 1 and Level 2!


Features

All lessons are presented at full-screen size!

The Fast and Easy Way to Starting Playing Guitar!

eMedia Guitar For Dummies features songs in a variety of genres to make learning fun and memorable! Our latest version includes dynamic, enhanced, multi-track audio playback of hit songs popularized by well-known artists, such as:

  • Bob Dylan ("Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door")
  • Rolling Stones/The Doors ("Little Red Rooster")
  • The Steve Miller Band ("Rock’n Me")
  • Rod Stewart/Tom Waits ("Downtown Train")
  • The Grateful Dead ("Uncle John’s Band")

Also included are popular songs, including "Scarborough Fair," "La Bamba," "Midnight Special" and many others.

Table of Contents
Contents screen
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Over 80 Step-by-Step Lessons

Arranged in seven chapters, the lessons cover the basics from holding, stringing, and tuning the guitar to playing chords and culminating in an introduction to rock riffs, power chords and strumming styles. Lessons include a variety of exercises and songs. There are over 40 high quality videos that are now viewable at full-screen size! On-screen teacher Kevin Garry, Ph.D., provides clear and friendly instruction.

Video
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Over 40 High Quality Videos

Professional guitar instructor Kevin Garry, Ph.D., guides you in over 40 videos with demonstrations of techniques – now larger, with enhanced quality and viewable at full-screen size!

Highlighting notes

Music Tracking

Highlighting of the music and lyrics as they’re heard makes it easy to follow along on guitar.

Variable-Speed MIDI

Slows down the audio to any tempo, while the Animated Fretboard shows song fingerings as the music plays. Learn at the pace best suited to you!

Animated Fretboard
Animated Fretboard - Skin 1
Animated Fretboard - Skin 2
Animated Fretboard - Skin 3
Animated Fretboard - Skin 3
Animated Fretboard - Skin 3
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Animated Fretboard (with six different skins!)

Displays fingering positions as the music plays. It allows you to see exactly how to play the song on a guitar fretboard as you hear the music. Music tracking highlights the notes being played on the screen, making it simple to follow along. Includes option for both right- and left-handed views. Fretboard skins are designed in the style of Rickenbacker, Strat, Gretsch, ’59 Les Paul and more!
Tuner
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Automatic Tuner

Tune your guitar quickly and easily. A precision gauge allows you to play into your computer’s microphone and immediately get feedback to see if you’re too high or too low. Full audio reference notes also provided.
Chord Dictionary
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Chord Dictionary

Includes fingering charts and recorded sounds for over 250 chords. Easy access helps you learn songs with new chords quickly. An indispensable reference tool!
Metronome
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Digital Metronome

Allows you to set your own tempo and work on your picking speed, rhythm, and timing. Provides both visual cue and/or audio tick. Full range of tempi, from largo to presto.
Recorder

Digital Recorder

Record and play yourself back! This feature allows you to compare your recordings with the instructor’s version, fine tune your skills and store musical ideas.

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Reviews

What reviewers are saying...

"A great start for new players... it will certainly get you playing in a fairly short period of time."

– Mike Breed, MyMac.com

2010 Best Tools for Schools Award

2010 Best Tools for Schools
The Best Intermediate Teaching Tool

– School Band and Orchestra Magazine

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Requirements

System requirements

Windows®:
Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
CD-ROM 		Macintosh®:
Mac OS X 10.4 or later
CD-ROM

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