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Best books to learn Electric guitar, in order

Electric guitar rewards sequence because tone, technique, and theory feed each other: chords and picking mechanics first, then scales and the fretboard logic that makes solos more than memorized shapes. Books read in the right order keep you from the classic plateau — years of riffs with no idea why they work — and move you from exercises to bends, phrasing, and real songs.

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How should I approach learning electric guitar?
Electric guitar rewards sequence because tone, technique, and theory feed each other: chords and picking mechanics first, then scales and the fretboard logic that makes solos more than memorized shapes. Books read in the right order keep you from the classic plateau — years of riffs with no idea why they work — and move you from exercises to bends, phrasing, and real songs.
What's a good book to start electric guitar with?
A strong starting point is Zen guitar by Philip Toshio Sudo. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after electric guitar?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Jazz piano, Adobe Photoshop, Industrial and product design.

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