Book Overview This is the electric guitar version of the introductory instructional book with a DVD, where guitarist Erino Yumiki provides easy-to-understand lessons! [Contents] Erino Yumiki, a talented young female guitarist, is a full member of KIRINJI and supports numerous musicians such as Motohiro Hata, Ko Shibasaki, and Yoshiko Yokozawa. This instructional book teaches the basics of electric guitar in an easy-to-understand manner, based on her popular guitar seminars held in various locations. It carefully explains everything from basic instrument knowledge, how to hold the guitar, and the fundamentals of playing, such as how to pluck the strings, to backing techniques for various rhythms, and the techniques needed for guitar solos, which are the highlight of guitar playing. In addition, original practice songs are included in the book, which can be played using the practice phrases in each section, with "backing" and "solo" versions. This is a new standard introductory instruction book that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy and improve with. [Contents] Introduction: Let's check! Types and characteristics of guitars Chapter 1: This is important! Basic knowledge of electric guitars Chapter 2: Learn carefully and master it! Basics of electric guitar playing Chapter 3: Understand the mechanism and read it immediately! Learn the rules of musical notation Chapter 4: Basics of accompaniment! Learn backing techniques Chapter 5: Aim to get out of the beginner stage! Let's play a guitar solo Special Appendix: Guitar Score Selection End of Book Appendix: Easy-to-use tear-out chord chart ■ Instrument: Electric Guitar ■ Grade: Beginner ■ Included Songs [Includes all 3 songs] [1] Twist and Shout / The Beatles [2] Sora mo Toberu Hazu (I Could Fly) / Spitz [3] innocent world / Mr. Children