The Guitar F/X Cookbook

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Summary: Previousely titled "Stupid Guitar Tricks"
Review: This book is a very brief compilation of tricks used to produce sound effects using an electric guitar as if it were a synthesizer. If that is your goal, by all means buy the book. But don't be mislead into thinking you'll learn anything that you could use while actually playing the instrument, nor will you pick up any tips that will improve your playing skills. I sent it back for a refund.

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Summary: Open your mind to the sonic possibilities
Review: This book is chock full of techniques for producing all kinds of interesting, and some very unusual sounds with a guitar. Some of the sounds may be more useful than others, and some are easier to master than others, but the best thing about this book is that it encourages the reader to think differently about the guitar. Sure, it's important to be able to play chords and scales well, but the guitar can do so much more than that. If you want to work on traditional technique, the Fretboard Logic series is excellent, but if your looking to expand your horizons with regard to the sounds a guitar can make, this is the book to have.

Most of the examples given are for electric guitar, though some would apply to acoustic as well. Effects are used too, but not as extensively as one might thing. It's mostly distortion, wha wha, reverb, and the occasional delay or chorus / flanger effect. Most of the sounds are produced by using unconventional playing styles. It's tons of fun, and the sample sounds CD that comes with the book is very useful and comprehensive. I highly recommend The Guitar F/X Cookbook.

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Summary: FOR FUN AND EXPERIMENTATION
Review: This book is meant to be fun--it's not meant to be a guitar instruction book, in the pure sense. For instruction on playing and understanding the guitar, read the excellent "Fretboard Logic" books by Bill Edwards and "Guitar for Dummies" and "Rock Guitar for Dummies" by Jon Chappell.

This is just a book to help us think outside the box. Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai, to name a few are always thinking outside the box, and they incoporate "tricks" in their playing to help them express themselves through their music.

I liked this book, and the CD that comes with the book is very helpful because it gives concrete examples of what some of these sounds sound like when played correctly.

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Summary: FOR FUN AND EXPERIMENTATION
Review: This book is meant to be fun--it's not meant to be a guitar instruction book, in the pure sense. For instruction on playing and understanding the guitar, read the excellent "Fretboard Logic" books by Bill Edwards and "Guitar for Dummies" and "Rock Guitar for Dummies" by Jon Chappell.

This is just a book to help us think outside the box. Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai, to name a few are always thinking outside the box, and they incoporate "tricks" in their playing to help them express themselves through their music.

I liked this book, and the CD that comes with the book is very helpful because it gives concrete examples of what some of these sounds sound like when played correctly.

Rating:
Summary: FOR FUN AND EXPERIMENTATION
Review: This book is meant to be fun--it's not meant to be a guitar instruction book, in the pure sense. For instruction on playing and understanding the guitar, read the excellent "Fretboard Logic" books by Bill Edwards and "Guitar for Dummies" and "Rock Guitar for Dummies" by Jon Chappell.

This is just a book to help us think outside the box. Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai, to name a few are always thinking outside the box, and they incoporate "tricks" in their playing to help them express themselves through their music.

I liked this book, and the CD that comes with the book is very helpful because it gives concrete examples of what some of these sounds sound like when played correctly.

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Summary: The Guitar F/X Cookbook by: Chris Amelar
Review: You might be thinking this is some boring old instructional book. Well, you'de be wrong! This is a great gift to give and an excellent present to recieve. Chris has been my guitar teacher for over a year now and he has taught me a lot of cool tricks, fun licks, and great ideas. His book will show you how to perform these great tricks and even how to launch a guitar from a slingshot and through a window! That's not all, you get 45 (44 if you don't include the slingshot) really cool tricks that some of the most popular artist have used over and over. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, Jeff Beck, Allan Holdsworth, and many more! "This book demonstrates and explains 45 (or 44) incredible guitar sounds using common stomp boxes and a few unique techniques." I highly suggest you purchase this book! It is great for Electrical guitar players and some tricks for acoustics too! Hope you love it like I do!