This unintimidating video presents the basics of playing guitar in an easy-to-follow format. By simply watching the instructor onscreen and following along, you can learn to form chords, fingerpick and strum in different patterns, and play songs in a variety of styles - all without reading music! Learning Guitar For Dummies provides step-by-step instruction of all the skills needed to become an accomplished guitar player. You start by learning to play in tune and in rhythm and then move on to left-hand chords and right-hand strumming patterns. From there, you apply these techniques to several different musical styles. Along the way, you discover how to develop your own practice routine and focus in on the areas you want to improve