In this comprehensive study, Joe Carr presents all the major country guitar styles in tablature and standard music notation. Beginning with basic chords and strum patterns, this book/CD combination covers flatpicking, fingerpicking and the major country lead styles including Rockabilly, Swing and modern electric. Special sections explain the Nashville Number System, string bending and beginning lead guitar. More experienced players will find a wealth of new material in the sections on lead, scales and chords, crosspicking, harmony and even a tele-style banjo imitation! Accompanying CD includes all music.
(Guitar Method). This book uses real country songs to teach you the basics of rhythm and lead country guitar in the style of Chet Atkins, James Burton, Albert Lee, Merle Travis, and many others. Lessons include: Chords, Scales and Licks * Common Progressions and Riffs * Carter Style and Travis Picking * Steel Licks, String Bending and Vibrato * Standard Notation and Tablature * and much more! Songs include: Could I Have This Dance * Green Green Grass of Home * I Fall to Pieces * Satin Sheets * Yakety Sax * and more.
In this comprehensive study, Joe Carr presents all the major country guitar styles in tablature and standard music notation. Beginning with basic chords and strum patterns, this book/audio combination covers flatpicking, fingerpicking and the major country lead styles including Rockabilly, Swing and modern electric. Special sections explain The Nashville Number System, string bending and beginning lead guitar. More experienced players will find a wealth of new material in thesections on lead, scales and chords, crosspicking, harmony and even a tele-stylebanjo imitation! Includes access to online audio of all music
In this addition to Mel Bay's popular "Getting Into..."series, Flatpicking Guitar Magazine columnist Joe Carr presents an overview of the exciting flatpicking style in tablature and in music notation. Beginning with basic chords and strum patterns, this book/CD combination covers Carter style, fiddle tunes crosspicking, floating, improvisation and much more! Special sections address pick direction, pentatonic scales, dropped D tuning and how to read standard music on the guitar. Included are the "Top Ten" flatpicking favorites and a section on Irish ornamentation.
This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in is a perfect size for readers to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of the book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners. The book also includes an audio CD for examples and accompaniment. Learn to Play Country Guitar starts with the basics like how to hold the guitar, how to tune it up and start playing, and take the student to a playing level with sufficient skills to join a band. From hybrid picking and double stops, to twang techniques and country licks—discover everything you need to know to create that unique country guitar sound. The book contains a 30 illustrated lessons, and a buyer's guide which lists the essential beginner accessories and equipment to get you started. If you're owing to teach yourself, you'll need an engaging, easy-to-understand tutor, and that's exactly what you'll find in the Learn to Play: A Beginners Guide series by Phil Capone.
This is a step-at-a-time enjoyable method for learning to play great sounding country guitar. Dix Bruce, in his humorous yet musically right-on teaching style, introduces you to country back-up, bass runs, Carter-style bluegrass picking, the Nashville Numbering System for indicating chord changes, use of the capo, transposition, and much more. Work at your own pace and learn to sound like the country greats! Written in standard notation and tablature.
The Americana Guitar Book introduces you to every essential technique that will enhance your musical palette on both acoustic and electric guitar... from Travis and Carter picking, to slide licks and raucous electric guitar work.
Are you ready to master the Soul rhythm guitar skills that defined three generations? Discover where Gospel meets R&B Soul is one of the most important skills any guitarist can master. It's an essential genre that combines the best elements of Gospel, R&B and Jazz into the dance music that fuelled Motown, Atlantic and Stax records. In fact, Soul is still one of the most influential styles inspiring today's cutting-edge guitarists like Mark Lettieri and Cory Wong. The pioneers of Soul guitar carved out a unique style that combined well-crafted guitar parts with immense rhythm and groove. Learning these Soul guitar parts will not only make you an excellent rhythm player, it'll show you how the guitar should function in any tight band. The Soul Rhythm Guitar Book Playing like an authentic Soul guitarist means reaching for new voicings and learning how to sit perfectly in your band. Fortunately, Soul guitar maestro Stuart Ryan is here to show you how. Soul Guitar Skills You'll Master - Effective three-note chord shapes that will cut through a band mix - Essential "Drop 2" chords up and down the neck - The essential chord progressions of Soul, Pop, Funk and Motown - How to use richer 9th, 11th and 13 chords appropriately The Art of Soul Guitar Groove No guitarist gets hired just for their chord knowledge - you've got develop great feel and groove too. The Soul Rhythm Guitar Book teaches you the art of great chord phrasing and how to lock-in seamlessly with the band... In fact, you'll become the complete in the pocket guitarist player using space and syncopation to build the groove. Hooks and Fills Session guitar pro Stuart Ryan also gives you a wealth of chord embellishment tricks and techniques to spice up your rhythm parts. You'll master the iconic techniques of Soul guitar pioneers such as Steve Cropper, Cornell Dupree, Wah Wah Watson and Jimmy Nolan (James Brown) who have played on thousands of hits and billions of streams. Bring it on Home Along with over 120 musical examples, all your new skills are brought together in four original Soul tracks you can learn, along with complete backing tracks. In these pages you'll discover everything you need to become the complete Soul musician - from the essential chord voicings and groove of Soul, the 3rds and 6ths melodies of Steve Cropper, right through to the Funking rhythmic stylings of Jimmy Nolan. It's time to Get Ready, Move on Up, and become the ultimate Soul Man (or Woman!) with The Soul Rhythm Guitar Book. Buy It Now
