{"product_id":"effortless-guitar-luke-lewis-9781739625214","title":"Effortless Guitar: The secrets to pain-free playing, perfect posture, reducing tension and improved performance with the Alexander Technique","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Secrets of Tension Reduction, Pain-Free Playing, Perfect Posture \u0026amp; Effortless Technique!\u003c\/b\u003eEffortless Guitar is a breakthrough in guitar education, dispelling myths and misinformation that has caused countless player's careers and progress to be cut short. Through his experience as an Alexander Technique teacher and lifelong guitarist, Adrian Farrell shows you how to unlock your playing potential, avoid strain related injuries, and develop technique for life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt also includes 6 hours of BONUS video lectures and masterclasses to support your Journey and help you visualise key concepts!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAdrian will show you the benefits of \u003cb\u003eAlexander Technique for guitarists\u003c\/b\u003e. Including things like: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced tension and effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter Postural understanding and positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotion and stage Fright management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to better use the bodies natural mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to effectively develop speed and technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is for anyone serious about guitar playing, whether or not you have any pre-existing injuries (eg Repetitive Strain Injury) or not. You'll be taught how to practice safely and healthily, as well as discovering key physiological concepts that will help you develop your technique, performance ability, overcome stage fright and playing anxiety, and deepen your relationship with the instrument. Helping you to transcend the obsession with the instrument and allowing you to focus on the music itself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile it's no secret that Classical musicians have utilised the Alexander Technique for years, the pop, rock and blues world have largely missed it (With the exception of a few pioneering rock musicians such as Sting, Robert Fripp, and Jazz Guitar Virtuoso Julian Lage.). This book represents the first time that the Alexander Technique has been brought to the context of contemporary guitar playing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovering key electric guitar techniques, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eString Bending\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarre Chords\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegato (Hammer-ons and Pull-offs)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlternate Picking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSweep Picking, and more.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eYou'll learn how these techniques should feel and how to execute them with elegance and minimal effort. Transforming your physical relationship with the instrument and allowing you to practice for more hours a day and for more years to come. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you are a player who is struggling with playing relating pain, or worried about physiological issues (for example the physiological effects ageing), then the concepts in this book will help to reduce and manage those problems as they relate to your playing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart your journey towards Effortless Guitar playing today!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Luke Lewis,Adrian Farrell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1739625218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781739625214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Guitarvivo.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/27\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.49d","brand":"Luke Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48460357173503,"sku":"9781739625214","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_15a9a1df-4e12-4b3e-9757-b70d663e1eab.jpg?v=1777414212","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/effortless-guitar-luke-lewis-9781739625214","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}