The Guitar Grimoire

[OldScratch]

Folks,

I have fooled about with the guitar for awhile and can bang out some basic stuff, but would really like to learn more formally what I am doing, and how to advance to that 'next level'. It was suggested I get the Guitar Grimoire books and I got the first two volumes...and honestly it just isn't sinking in. Is there some secret code here(it is a grimoire after all ) or am I just stupid?! I just find the explanations confusing and thus, the book just isn't helping me. Am I missing something totally obvious? I'm disappointed in my self as I feel I should have "gotten" this by now...but the frustration factor is building!
Any help or advice you folks could lend is greatly appreciated.

 

[sajien]

Those books are great..especially the 3rd one on progressions and improv. You should probably know a little theory before getting into the books as I imagine they would be confusing if you dont know any theory. Buy a book on music theory. =)

 

[OldScratch]

Thanks - I will do just that.

 

[Earth Breather]

Mel Bey's Guitar Method Grade 1.
Go through that before you jump into Grimoire

 

[x_blackangel_x]

After you've learnt your theory, you could get the program called "Guitar-Pro" and download tabs/learn your favourite songs

 

[cadavria]

and u'll be as good as me

 

[MasterOLightning]

I have the scales and modes book, even though I don't play guitar. The nice thing about that one is that it shows you all the stuff for keyboard too. I found the theory part in the beginning to be quite useful. It seems like much more of a reference book than a practice book though.