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Paperback: 44 pages
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd (1 Jan 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0571529658
ISBN-13: 978-0571529650
Product Dimensions: 30 x 22.4 x 0.2 cm

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"Bert Weedon's Play In A Day" remains one of the world's most successful guitar tutors. It is as much as legend as the stars that have learnt from it including Eric Clapton, Mike Oldfield, Paul McCasrtney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Sting, Brian May, Pete Townshend and many, many others! "Play in a Day" is easy to use, with plenty of tips for selecting the right guitar, the correct amplifier, how to hold your instrument and plenty of tunes and exercises to get to grips with.

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4.0 out of 5 stars As iconic as Bert himself - and just as influential, 18 April 2009

By	A. J. Sturgess "Alan Sturgess" (North Yorkshire, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

(This review is based upon my own copy bought in the early 1960's, since which time the book may well have been updated, but it has never been out of print. That fact alone says a great deal).

A previous reviewer is right to say that this book lacks TAB and requires readers to learn to read music, but therein lies one of its enduring strengths. Bert's book may be old fashioned by modern standards, but it progresses slowly and smoothly through all the rudimentary stages of learning to read music and to associate notation with positions on the fretboard.

The book is also unusual in that it is specifically designed for would-be guitarists who are teaching themselves to play plectrum style guitar. The fact that so many of today's most influential guitarists credit Bert and this book with having inspired and guided them is testament alone to the longevity and popularity of both in the eye of both public and modern musicians. Although rhythm playing is featured (and remember that in his early days, Bert was both a soloist and rhythm guitarist in several big bands), the main focus of the book is upon plectrum-based melody playing.

Also worth trying to find is the rarely-mentioned follow-up book that Bert wrote called 'Play every day', which is just as good and which covers some of the more advanced stages and styles of solo guitar playing.

'Play in a day' doesn't spoon-feed the reader. It assumes both intelligence and a willingness to persevere but is nonetheless clear, written in mostly jargon-free language, isn't condescending and it lacks all traces of flashiness and trendiness. In short - it's a classic, which is why it has remained on the bookshelves and has retained its standing as a bestseller for over 40 years.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bert Weedons Play in a Day, 29 May 2009

By	Alan Mash (Rye, East Sussex) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Too many years ago to rememeber I learnt how to play guitar using Bert Weedons "Play in a Day" guide. I found it excellent for the absolute beginner and a very useful aid for the more experienced musician. I have now purchased it for my Great Niece who is embarking on Her guitaring career.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, 14 Sep 2009

By	N. Creer "Literary buff" (Isle of Man) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a must for anyone who wants to learn the guitar from scratch. I have been using it for a few weeks now and I must say I am very impressed. Bert Weedon has a high reputation and this shows in the book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bert Weedon's Play in a Day
I bought this for my husband who is a complete beginner, he has found the book quite helpful but it is probably more suited to someone who can already read music.

Published 4 months ago by S. Stokes

3.0 out of 5 stars Bert Weedon's Play In A Day ( Guitar)
A very good tuition book that has passed the test of time. However it does not include tablatures and requires you to be able to read a certain amount of music.

Published 9 months ago by Mrs. P. STRAW

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