Kentucky Thumbpicking Blues for Guitar
Kentucky Thumbpicking Blues for Guitar

Author: Tommy Flint

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-12-17

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1610651243

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A collection of 15 intermediate level thumbstyle blues guitar solos in the style developed and played by some of the coal miners of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky and surrounding areas in the early to mid-20th century. Jim Mason and Amos Johnson were two of the early players. the style was picked up and streamlined by Mose Rager and Ike Everly and was the forerunner of the Travis Style. This style can be heard on Merle Travis' blues recordings. the music is presented in notation and tablature with chord symbols. the performance/demonstration recording is excellent for listening. It contains all 15 tunes with rhythm guitar accompaniment.

Fingerstyle Ukulele
Fingerstyle Ukulele

Author: Fred Sokolow

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2013-01-01

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 1480348309

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(Ukulele). If you want to take your ukulele playing to the next level, you need to start using your fingers! The sample songs and patterns found in this book/audio pack will get you started both playing solos and accompaniment fingerstyle. You will learn how to use your picking-hand fingers and thumb to play chord melody solos on the ukulele, mixing chords and single notes like a pianist or a guitarist. You will also learn fingerpicking accompaniment patterns for a variety of textures and rhythmic grooves. Because fingerstyle playing works for all genres, folk, jazz, blues and country songs are included in this collection! Songs include: After You've Gone * Aloha Oe * Amazing Grace * C.C. Rider * I Ride an Old Paint * The Red River Valley * St. Louis Blues * Take Me Out to the Ball Game * The Wabash Cannon Ball * Will the Circle Be Unbroken * and more.

Tommy Emmanuel's Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones
Tommy Emmanuel's Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones

Author: Tommy Emmanuel

Publisher: WWW.Fundamental-Changes.com

Published: 2021-02-09

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781789330120

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In Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones, Tommy breaks down his guitar technique and teaches it to you, pick by pick! It is perfect for anyone who wants to develop thumb and finger independence for ultimate fingerstyle guitar technique.

The Merle Travis Collection (Songbook)
The Merle Travis Collection (Songbook)

Author: Merle Travis

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1998-10-01

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1476801428

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(Guitar Recorded Versions). Notes and tab for 15 songs by one of country guitar's greatest legends. Includes: Cannon Ball Rag * Dark as a Dungeon * Fat Gal * I Am a Pilgrim * Kentucky Means Paradise * Sixteen Tons * Start Even * Sweet Temptation * and more, plus a biography/introduction.

Great Blues Solos
Great Blues Solos

Author: Fred Sokolow

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-11-16

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1610659201

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These tunes were inspired by the great first generation acoustic blues guitarists: Huddie Ledbetter, Mance Lipscomb, Gary Davis, Jesse Fuller, Blind Blake, and others. Author Fred Sokolow's tunes convey some of the same feelings as these early blues artists and are fun to play. Several of the tunes are in alternate tunings. Fred describes his inspiration for each piece in the book, and also performs it on the attached CD. In notation and tablature with suggested back-up chords.

Blues Classics for Acoustic Guitar
Blues Classics for Acoustic Guitar

Author: Steven Z. Eckels

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 1609740270

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A sparkling collection of 12 classic American blues songs arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar. All arrangements are in notation and tablature and convey the exciting yet earthy moods found in this popular genre. Audio is available as a FREE download. Difficulty from easy-intermediate to advanced. Chord symbols are included for use in ensemble situations. Standard notation and tablature.

Merle Travis Guitar Style
Merle Travis Guitar Style

Author: Merle Travis

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-09-08

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1610654269

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This is a thorough study into the renowned Travis Picking Guitar Style done by Merle's kinfolk, Tommy Flint. Included are vintage photos, interesting annotations and some great Travis guitar solos. If you want to learn to Travis pick, this book will take you there and then some! In notation and tablature.

Complete Fingerstyle Gospel Guitar Solo Collection
Complete Fingerstyle Gospel Guitar Solo Collection

Author: Duck Baker

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2020-12-16

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1610655710

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This definitive volume of gospel music arranged for fingerstyle guitar is sure to become a classic. Duck Baker has applied his expertise as a guitarist and musicologist to produce a labor of love and scholarship that will delight performers and audiences alike. Various facets of religious folk music are presented with generous performance/historical notes and vintage photographs. More than 50 tunes are presented in both notation and tablature with the majority of arrangements in standard guitar tuning. The online audio consists of performances of 24 of the arrangements in the book. One song features guitar and voice and the rest are guitar solos. The tunes represent a cross-section of the different guitar styles covered in the book. Includes access to online audio.

Music Festivals from Bach to Blues
Music Festivals from Bach to Blues

Author: Tom Clynes

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 622

ISBN-13:

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An annotated directory with listings by geographic area. Also has a music workshop directory. More than 1,001 entries provide full descriptions of the artistic focus, who's performing and what festival-goers can expect from headliners, workshops and jam sessions.