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Alternative Tunings Guide For Guitar (Compact Reference Library)
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Useful pick if you want a practical starting shelf with less noise. Good fit if you want a stronger opening signal than generic alternatives.
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Probably a mismatch if you want a radically different tone from this lane. Probably not for you if you want a totally different reader expectation set.
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At a glance, Alternative Tunings Guide For Guitar (Compact Reference Library) by Mark Hanson comes across as a practical or reference-style book built for dipping in and out. The edition details point to Music Sales Corp, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: Music Sales Corp • ISBN 9780825612510.
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Worth a look if you want something you can consult, sample, and return to instead of reading straight through once.
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Low commitment. Best treated as a dip-in book you consult in short bursts.
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The clearest standout is utility. It reads like the kind of book you keep nearby and use when you need it.
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Use this more like a tool than a narrative. Sample the parts you need first.
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