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The Art of Practice: A Method for the Study of the Guitar
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This book is a manual for the teacher or student to use in learning how to play the guitar. It is a "desert island" type of book, meaning it is all you need to learn how to play by yourself if you cannot find a teacher. The focus of the book is how to practice and the most effective way to practice the guitar.
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