My 14 Essential Guitar Books

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[@xname662]

Channel: The art of guitar *My 14 essential guitar books* ☆First book(Jazz/Improve) = 0:34 ☆Second book(phrasing and learn what to do with scales)1:20 ☆Third book(Blues lessons)1:54 ☆Fourth book(Flamenco)2:42 ☆Fifth book(Deep Music theory)3:52 ☆Sixth book( Deep Jazz )4:36 ☆Seventh book(Inspiring modern method)5:07 ☆Eighth book(Classical guitar)5:52 ☆Ninth book(Scales over chords)6:45 ☆Tenth book(Soloing technique)7:22 ☆Eleventh(Metal book and theory,Progression)8:05 ☆Twelvth(Country with technique and music theory)9:32 ☆thirteenth(Mastering wherever,Not only guitar)10:20 ☆Fourteenth(Very detail music theory,Advanced)11:03

[@ashutoshnagaria7559]

Thanks buddy! Means a lot

[@JamiePittsSCM]

Troy Stetina's books were the ones that advanced my playing the most and the fastest. I noticed considerable improvement in single sessions. Even after playing for 5 years.

[@Jazzadrin]

Me too man. His Metal Lead/Rhythm series is the best series of books I ever learnt from, although the Blues You Can Use series is just about as good and very effective!

[@williamadrianodesouzamoren3533]

Thanks for such tips , that’s why I like to watch your channel , Instead of trying to promote yourself and pushing us to purchase your own lessons ., I see you sharing your own experience and what really adds value to make a better guitar player ,Thanks for sharing such great tips . Congratulation :)

[@KKMDStyle]

Mike is the most authentic guitar teacher on KZbin if you ask me. His course truly supports the beginner with the basics and exercises to practice before moving on to the next lesson.

[@westernrider100]

Blues You Can Use First off, I have memorized the first 4 exercises [ songs ] just to have something to play for warm up and others have recorded them to youtube. Author covers the minor and major blues blocks and pentatonic tree scales. Good explanation and examples of blues chords. There is a lot of music in this book and will take some time to work your way thorough it. Helps if your timing is good. Author also follow up - More Blues You Can Use. Continues where 1st book ends. And this book is a definite skill builder. One book worth mentioning is the Fretboard Road Maps Books. Beginners, General, Rock, Blues ..... a great source of fundamental guitar knowledge.

[@totallyfrozen]

I appreciate you sharing this list. I’ve been working through the Hal Leonard Guitar Method books and have noticed that, while many teachers say you can use them without a teacher, you really can’t. There isn’t enough info in the books alone to get you over the humps and plateaus. So I’m looking for supplements. One thing I want to share is that I’m coming to guitar from piano and what I see is that the world of guitar instruction is much more disorganized and chaotic than piano. With piano, you learn body posture, finger technique, sight-reading, and music theory. You begin to explore diverse genres with the instrument. With guitar, students are immediately faced with choices of styles and genres, all sorts of diverse strumming or picking or tapping techniques. Materials are seldom clear on whether they are focused on acoustic or electric. Sight-reading is an all-but-abandoned afterthought. Even new students are distracted with gear selection and tones. Memorizing the fretboard is often not emphasized as foundational. All of this seems to be to keep students interested in the instrument. There are hundreds of books available and they all seem to say something different. Seems like a lot of disorganized chaos while in the back, some folks are making a lot of money off it. For anyone who has studied both piano and guitar, they’ll see the difference I’m talking about. Piano seems more calm and organized in regard to the education of it. Guitar seems more chaotic.

[@teewowa]

this is so true after playing piano for about a year im learning guitar also and got my guitar almost 3 months ago now. i decently play about 2 seconds of a bunch of different songs but haven't started learning anything in full yet. it feels alot harder to find where to start when learning guitar because every resource says almost completely different things but with piano it starts simple and the same with pretty much every resource/teacher

[@Bren71319]

THANK YOU for mentioning “Mel Bay’s Modern Guitar Method”! A lot of people like to throw that one under the bus but it’s a brilliant way to systematically learn the entire guitar neck in a very melodious, pleasing fashion...

[@syondas6203]

Thanks for all the great content man! Getting into method books to further my sight reading and learn some standards :)

[@geraldfrieberg7921]

Fabulous video ! Thanks so much for putting this together ! Very helpful, as selecting useful music books is a bit overwhelming !

[@user-sw8lm9ym4g]

Great video again man, surely gonna pick a few books up

[@brutongaster859]

Great video! I haven’t cracked open that Troy Stetina book in over a decade and I still remember some of the licks

[@syncro16se]

You're really really good at teaching. Fantastic. I guess we all need to find that person or learning formula that suits us personally. You've got to be one of the very best out there ! Thank you for your work 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎶🎹🍸

[@emmanuelgutierrez6306]

Mike. I bought two of your recommended books. One of the books has already arrived. I'm excited and eager to practice every day what the book teaches you and to master each lesson. So I'm still in page 4 on day 5, because I don't want to go on to the other lesson without mastering the lesson I'm working on!!!

[@TheRngMaster]

I do a lot of Classical works. Because of this I've used "Ricardo Iznaola: Kitharologus The Path to Virtuosity" a lot Ricardo Inzaola was my guitar instructor's instructor. Really pushes your limits on what you can do with fingers! And will greatly improve your guitar techniques Another is his book on practicing (definitely recommend) Lastly, his book on Left Hand Technique: Limits to the Impossible takes a physiological approach to playing guitar

[@supermashriq]

Great list. Thanks Mike.

[@tibbarnogard8404]

This video is exactly what I needed

[@jacobthomas9364]

Thanks for sharing the best practices. Where in the corporate world they fear that they are replacable, so they don't share but they showcase we should. Here you are dare to share I appreciate that,.. BiG THANKS!

[@skeletorwins5567]

I’m gonna buy all of these, I’m gonna strive to become a great player.

[@shadowx2750]

gl

[@ggallinvevo84]

Hey man hope you still have that same attitude all this time later haha

[@howardalien2720]

How's it going?

[@Ericdawg420]

I thought I was having a stroke when the video started with all the funny colors and lines.

[@carmenaliciarondonrivas2173]

Kudos for the Video! Sorry for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Riddleagan Skillful Playing Remedy (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is an awesome one off product for learning complex guitar chords and become a pro without the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my BF at last got amazing success with it.

[@daisymonsalve1485]

I found your video on Worship fixer formula - there plenty more awesome videos there that should help out

[@acquitz2208]

@@carmenaliciarondonrivas2173 I’ve seen that comment with slightly different names and slightly different success stories one was a co worker now this is a boyfriend. And it’s really weird that they are named different things but the website is exactly the same and they link you to the same website too. Long story short. I don’t think you’re a real person

[@charlesmcwarles5638]

i was scared cause i punch my phone alot

[@jeshpaul7385]

Man I want to see you play classical,flamenco and jazz😎.Please do some videos

[@lraffucci]

i have seen some of your videos. this is a hidden gem of knowledge.

[@thormusique]

Interesting list, thanks! Btw, I had the same experience with Effortless Mastery. It profoundly changed the way I approach my instrument.

[@ben_jamin4529]

Hal Leonard has the best books really helped me understand music. I'm still a beginner but I feel so much more confident in learning. The best beginner books out there for newbies.

[@nerijusvilcinskas7851]

And not only newbies, I bought like 5 books from them in last couple months, love it, so nice to have all that good stuff squeezed in one place. Check out "Guitar Aerobics", you won't be disappointed.

[@joetoe9207]

Thanks for this! Not another 'infomercial' but great (selfless) suggestions! I appreciate your suggestions!

[@odyssey7351]

Great video!

[@hostilegraveyard2849]

CHORD CHEMISTRY by ted greene.'nuff said.

[@iannmiller]

Great list!

[@javierf55]

Bought the Soloing Strategies and Amazing Phrasing books, based on your recommendations. Great advise, I'm so delighted with them. Thanks

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey these books are really cool! Really great! Do have any books where they about String Bending? All different kinds of string bends? Thank you for posting this.

[@darkinertia2]

Thank you so much! Im gonna get the blues you can use on ebook, it looks like you can play the audio and video clips in it, and its cheaper than buying used on ebay somehow lol

[@WishfulSinful1969]

Thank you!

[@Jzjdjdjd377]

Thank you for share with me you acknowledgementsmay I ask you ? What books do your recommend to me ? *I really like the rock and roll style.*

[@alansimpson8962]

Wow I have a couple of those books the blues book and soloing stragedys

[@eplays9521]

Here is a little(not so much) story and how you affected in my way. Ive always liked rock , garage revival and alternative. For years my favorite band was The Killers. But when i got more into rock I noticed how they were starting to distance from the real rock sound, they were starting to create this pop-rock sound. So I started to look for other bands. I found the strokes and fell in love with music again. Then Interpol, and man, i just had this feeling, i loved their music so much that i felt like I needed to do something else. Then i got my guitar. I find out that a lot of songs from the first couple albums of the strokes are “easy” to play. I remember I was so excited when I played the chorus for meet me in the bathroom. If I was in love with music before, now i was ready to engage. Im pretty much a tab kid rn. I play the guitar because I like creating sounds. If someone asks me , ill tell them i don’t know how to properly play guitar. I haven’t even bothered learning any chords. Its just that music rn is a getaway from school and stress and all that stuff. I don’t want to ruin it, I don’t want to feel like im in school again with something that I enjoy. Thats why I haven’t learned any theory. I remember I said a month ago “I will never learn theory because I will never want to”. The more I get into my guitar the more curious I am. Im starting to find patterns in a lot of tabs. Ive watched a lot of your videos from exercises to personal experiences to motivational stuff etc. The idea of learning Theory is starting to grow on me. After watching this video, it grew even more! I might as well grab my first book. Its just that if Im going to do it , I want to do it because Im genuinely interested. And that might be the case now. Thanks for sharing. 🎵♥️

[@TheArtofGuitar]

That was awesome to read. Thanks for that.

[@lightwolfmusic3027]

@@TheArtofGuitar 8:20 WHICH BOOK IS THAT

[@tubbers20]

One of my faves is Frederick Noad's 'Idiots Guide To The Guitar.' I just picked up the 20,000 Chord Wheel book. That's 19,990 more chords than what I currently know. :-)

[@AmirOstad]

Man, Troy Stetina's books are crazy good. He's da man!

[@kokorozz]

true but that's totally beginner. i learnt through Stetina's rhythm and lead books. Maybe that's why i suck.

[@brianwarner308]

that's so funny you said Amazing Phrasing was gonna be cheesy lol….when i bought it I almost immediately started saying "uhhmazin' phrasin'.." but ya it is a great book!!

[@Uffareel]

Lol I have 3. Of those books one that shoul d be in every guitar players books is beginning fingerstyle blues guitar , it s.the perfect.book instead of just jumping into some robert johnson or Charlie Patton i mean those bools wi l make u wanna just smash your guitar.but this takes you through getting your thumb and fingers as.their own entities learning turnarounds and really c ool vamps and.it.just makes.you wanna perfect it , throughout the book you have short pieces ag aim with cool.fimgerpick ing out of chords like John Burt then 5 songs at the end to.go over.and it's just a perfect book to.start your blues journey them move on to woody mann stuff ,1st robert johnson song I learned was from 4 until.late yeah maybe one of his easiest but damn felt.good playing johnson.them followed Charlie Patton slappin.the guitar on the in between neat anyway one of my favorite.books I'll still p luck a.few.vamps.in there when warmin.up.but get it

[@accentontheoff]

What do you think of Guitar Grimoire’s The Exercise Book. Looking for something to help me keep properly in touch with guitar while I learn piano and music theory.

[@supernothing77]

Mike I know this an old vid, but how important did you find learning to read notation was/is currently?

[@BluesLicks101]

Was hoping to see at least one of Ted Greenes books - RIP Ted.

[@Bren71319]

Also, another good one but even more demanding than Mel Bay is “A Modern Method for Guitar” by William Leavitt.

[@MrMarcec85]

Don't know why It s always less considered. I have #1 (awsome) #2 (not bad but it'a scale book more or less, and lacks pentatonics. #3 completes arpeggios and positions.

[@jessecovey1778]

Thanks!

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Hey thank you!

[@jessecovey1778]

I just bought The Guitar Grimoire. Maybe you could do a video about how to use it?

[@elitecombatfitnesscentral6170]

Do those books come in tab?

[@VashStarwind]

Lately u have made some videos on bad tab books, but you should totally make a video on good tab books. That would be awesome ha.

[@3powerchordsandanattitude212]

Thanks for the info! Some I didn't know and some I heard about a few times, which reminds me I should pick them up. Troy Stetina is such a great teacher, I learned a lot from his books and I find his teaching style has the best learning curve For me it has the perfect balance between learning new things while keeping it challenging and exciting. And you are pronouncing grimoire perfectly, by the way.

[@jimchelednik9072]

Mike watch all your videos and think your incredible guitar player ..Ever regret you didn't try to make it with band ..Your chops are ad good as many pro guitar players out there ...I know not that easy to be in a band and become famous that way but that could been you ..guitarist of the year ...no doubt..anyways keep up videos and learn alot from ya .It's funny when see something played it far easier to play than you think ....

[@sasso6362]

Aye, don't knock Reading Rainbow! I used to cut school just to watch it. ;-P. What about books for drums? Someone recommended a paradiddle book (I don't recall the title of it). The book starts off in the first section with simple two limb paradiddles, each exercise becoming more difficult. Section 2 follows the same recipe but includes a third limb. Section 3 adds a fourth limb.

[@hostilegraveyard2849]

geordi la forge.

[@alansimpson8962]

Books is great and having a private teacher is good but man i have learned a lot from you tube gutiar teachers like this guy

[@peptisch]

Hey, i'm 15 and would really like to know where do you get theese books? (Possibly my country doestn't have them but i still ask)

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Do you have Amazon?

[@peptisch]

No, but maybe my friend can order it, I'll look it up though and see if i can find possibly all of those, thanks! :D

[@Snowy0123]

Your Worst tab books vids are my favorite..

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

Mechanics of Metal👍

[@AreEnTee]

Mike, im gonna challenge myself because I just watched your 50 somgs in 2 weeks. Now, im not like a "level 4" guitar player( im level 3) but I was wondering, should I do 15 songs in 2 weeks or 20 songs in 2 weeks Thx Mike

[@guitarisfun7055]

50 u lazy son of a b$#@

[@guitarisfun7055]

No seriously i would rocemend 20

[@kainorman8158]

Everybody have fun tonight! Everybody wang Chung tonight!

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Yes, you got it!

[@ryyves9344]

really bro

[@baerwolf60]

Downstairs NBR 8

[@jimwalsh2001]

I just got Joe Pass's first book of jazz technique. A real eye (ear?) opener...

[@MrSalsa227]

Hey dude Tom Kolb is a good friend and teacher of mine, I can get you in contact with him in case you want to do a video with him

[@ThumaDree]

Can u post the names of the books pls. Nice vid

[@TheArtofGuitar]

It's in the video. :)

[@jacobthomas9364]

I got them as 1, How to play jazz & improvise by Jamey Aebersold. 2, Amazing phrasing by HAL- Leonard. 3, Blues - you can use by John Gnapes. 4, Flamenco - Guitar Method Vol 1. (Spanish) by Gerhard Graf - Martinez. 5, Understanding how to build guitar Chords & Arpeggios By Michael Policastro. 6, The Complete Jazz Guitar Method By Jody Fisher. 7, Pumping Nylon - Scott ______. 8, Scales over Chords 9, Soloing strategies for guitar by Tom Kolb.( Disclaimer: there may be mistakes ) Please try this may help us, Thanks. Have a good day.

[@zackywacky18]

Do u know a band called shinedown?

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Yeah saw them live once.

[@lightwolfmusic3027]

8:20 WHICH BOOK IS THAT ANYBODY

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Speed Lead by Troy Stetina I believe.

[@williamwoodward2632]

I’m a brand new player. Is there a book you would recommend for that?

[@williamwoodward2632]

Seems like a fun channel by the way 🙂

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Depends, what style of music do you like?

[@williamwoodward2632]

The-Art-of-Guitar many, but I lean toward rock and metal. It would be fun to play some of those fun metal solos as one goal.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

I'm pretty out of touch with books. I'd recommend my website but that would be too obvious. haha

[@williamwoodward2632]

The-Art-of-Guitar I’ll take a look. Thank you

[@Uffareel]

Sorry John hurt this things does that alot

[@ExperimentLife]

Surprised the Real Book wasn't one of them.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

That's a great one.

[@colindougherty7232]

What shirt is that?

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Assassins Creed

[@colindougherty7232]

The-Art-of-Guitar My man.

[@jimchelednik9072]

It's amazing know that you've been showing them the crappy tab books out there ..One my first tab books was iron maiden which you've did video on ..That has be worst ever ....chords are played wrong ..everything is wrong ..and to solo they give you first Pentatonic shape ..yeah that's gonna help me play complicated maiden solos lol ..what a waste ....anyways ..I've noticed newer versions are getting better and as you said in a video you can find mostly everything on the internet ..but that book really just messed me up ...There's not one song I learned from it and it would be wrong anyway ...keep rocking mike 👍👍👍

[@hikinguphigh]

Michael McIntyre

[@mr.nobody68]

Grimoire is pronounced exactly like memoir

[@divisionofthenorth1]

Jiu jitsu!

[@LionHeartNet]

Kudos for the video content! Sorry for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Riddleagan Skillful Playing Remedy (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a great one off guide for learning complex guitar chords and become a pro without the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my friend Sam at last got great success with it.

[@jrhammett1]

So this is markiplier right? Not sayin that in a bad way great playing!

[@isaaharel3395]

Ted Greene books guitar grimore the jazz theory book the real easy ear training book berklee ear training book and the science of voice leading

[@guitarguy456music3]

Fuck books when I have art of the guitar

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Haha.. Good call!

[@maricarpg6629]

Great video content! Sorry for chiming in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard about - Riddleagan Skillful Playing Remedy (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for learning complex guitar chords and become a pro minus the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my old buddy Taylor got amazing success with it.

[@ETGrc]

You have charcoal on your chin 😀

[@paulkamau1806]

Thanks for the video content! Apologies for the intrusion, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you tried - Riddleagan Skillful Playing Remedy (do a google search)? It is a good one of a kind product for learning complex guitar chords and become a pro without the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my work buddy after many years got excellent success with it.

[@allannyongesa2554]

Appreciate Video clip! Excuse me for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Riddleagan Skillful Playing Remedy (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a good one of a kind product for learning complex guitar chords and become a pro minus the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my cooworker at very last got cool success with it.

[@nishthajain14]

Let me be the 1st commenter :D

[@n4zariy]

markiplier?

[@ryyves9344]

talk talk post african licks daz work bro other videos nicer