Guitars

1 x acoustic guitar with 6 strings

1 x soft carry case

BEFORE YOU START

GUITAR PICK – on guitar neck

GUITAR STRAP - in guitar bag

TUNING GUITAR

Standard tuning for a guitar starting with the bass string is E A D G B E

A free tuner app is available through Fender. You don’t need to sign up as you can just use the tuner which is an option after you install the app. You just use your mobile phone as a tuner Fender Guitar Tuner - Apps on Google Play

• If a string breaks, just return the guitar and our technician will restring.
• Guitars can be borrowed for a 3-month period which can be renewed if no reservations are pending.
• Please check when returning guitar to make sure everything is as when borrowed.

The library catalogue has books on learning guitar, magazines and music DVDs as well as music documentaries on Beamafilm (free streaming service via library eCollection).

BOOKS

• Guitar for Dummies by Mark Phillips
• Acoustic Guitar for Beginners by Peter F Sheldon
• The Guitar Scales for Beginners by George Clark
• Music Theory for Beginners by Brandon Bartok
• How to Play Guitar, Acoustic and Electric-Learn to Play Like a Rock Hero by Total Guitar Magazine
• Easy Guitar Sheet Music 2010-2019 (music score): 35 Top Singles

Please ensure all parts and returned in good condition with the set.

This must be returned to the library desk during branch opening hours.

Please do not return through the chute. 

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