Rock guitar: a guide from the greats

United States, 1982

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This entertaining documentary is a guide to how to play rock guitar, especially guitar licks. Features interviews and instructional segments with ace guitarists Ron Wood (Rolling Stones), Michael Schenker, Richard Thompson and John Wilson, as well as footage of Jimi Hendrix and Chuck Berry. Includes information on how to tune a guitar and play chords, right hand technique, polishing a rhythm or solo, and advice on choosing a guitar.

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director

Simon Milne

producer

Eric Fellner

production company

Longman Group

Duration

00:50:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1982

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