Guitars Have Feelings Too
Guitars Have Feelings Too

Author: Cameron Knowler

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780578796338

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A method book which explores the stylings of old-time country and bluegrass rhythm guitar. The volume is sectioned with the manuscript placed in the first half, as well as more involved musical examples in the second. This formatting approach is intended to improve upon the platform of educational books, inspiring more involved study and consideration of the materials. In addition to a theoretical treatment of the subject matter, Guitars Have Feelings Too includes transcriptions of notable practitioners from a wide span of recorded history. Combining these examples with methods of analysis provided in the manuscript, the student is equipped with the tools necessary to devise creative solutions to real-time playing situations.

The Acoustic Guitar Method
The Acoustic Guitar Method

Author:

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781890490553

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(Guitar Method). A complete collection of all three Acoustic Guitar Method books in one volume! Learn how to play guitar with the only beginning method based on traditional American music that teaches you authentic techniques and songs. Beginning with a few basic chords and strums, you'll start right in learning real music drawn from blues, folk, country and bluegrass traditions. You'll learn how to find notes on the fingerboard, expand your collection of chords by learning songs in various keys, and learn different kinds of picking patterns. When you're done with this method series, you'll know dozens of the tunes that form the backbone of American music, using a variety of flatpicking and fingerpicking techniques. Songs include: Bury Me Beneath the Willow * Delia * Frankie and Johnny * The Girl I Left Behind Me * House of the Rising Sun * Ida Red * In the Pines * Little Sadie * Man of Constant Sorrow * Sally Goodin * Scarborough Fair * Will the Circle Be Unbroken? * and many more. Accompanying audio examples are all available for download!

Guitar Primer
Guitar Primer

Author: Mel Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-09-23

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 161911657X

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An easy, carefully graduated note-reading method which provides an introduction to the rudiments of music through enjoyable single-note exercises and solos. As this book includes diagrams and photos of the location of the notes in first position, it serves as a good precursor to Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1. Written for the plectrum style player in standard notation only. Includes access to online audio

Rockabilly Guitar
Rockabilly Guitar

Author: Fred Sokolow

Publisher:

Published: 2000-04

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780786650231

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"Mel Bay Publications, Inc. is proud to present this new series of lessons as part of Stefan Grossman's highly successful Guitar Workshop Audio Series. In support of the book's contents, the three companion CDs contain three full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Focused lessons address: 12-bar blues, blues scales, triplets, shuffles, licks and more. All of these elements are then utilized in solos designed to implement the techniques learned. Each solo is presented in standard notation and tablature."

Swing Guitar
Swing Guitar

Author: Fred Sokolow

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 2003-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780634026287

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Learn to play swing rhythm and lead guitar in the style of the masters! With this book/CD pack you get: transcriptions of 15 original hit recordings from the classics of the 1930s and '40s to the revival of the '90s; performance notes to help you understand the solos; instruction in comping patterns and chord embellishment; a history of swing guitar; and more. Songs: Choo Choo Ch' Boogie * Go Daddy-O * Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody * In the Mood * It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) * Jersey Bounce * Jump, Jive An' Wail * Route 66 * Sentimental Journey * Since I Don't Have You * A String of Pearls * Take the "A" Train * Tuxedo Junction * Zoot Suit Riot. The accompanying CD includes full-band demos of all the songs, with guitar parts isolated.

Rhythm Guitar the Ranger Doug Way
Rhythm Guitar the Ranger Doug Way

Author: Ranger Doug

Publisher: Centerstream Publications

Published: 2006-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574242041

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(Guitar). Laying down that solid groove for the rest of the band is a joy! In this book, 26 tunes are transcribed in varying levels of difficulty: a basic rhythm approach for the newcomers, then more adventurous and different approaches. Songs are included from styles spanning western swing, fiddle tunes, ballads, jazz standards and a polka. Playing tips are included for each song, plus you'll learn rhythm history, guitar theory, the right hand, a basic chord chart, and more.

Bluegrass with Friends
Bluegrass with Friends

Author: Mike Parsons

Publisher: Parsons Studios

Published: 2018-09-12

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780999385517

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Bluegrass with Friends Guitar Book ONE includes in-depth instruction for rhythm and melody to 12 songs that you can enjoy playing on your own, with friends, or even at a bluegrass jam. You'll learn how to read tablature, how to play backup when another group member plays melody or sings and, of course, how to nail some great-sounding leads! Bluegrass with Friends series provides detailed instruction for a set of matching songs to be played together on guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and bass. Learn to play songs right away by yourself, or team up with friends or family to learn and play together. Songs include: Angeline the Baker, Down in the Willow Garden, Hand Me Down My Walking Cane, John Henry, Late Last Night, Little Birdie, Little Maggie, Long Journey Home, Nobody's Business, Mama Don't Allow, Shady Grove and Will the Circle Be Unbroken.

Backup Trax/Old Time & Fiddle Tunes for Fiddle and Mandolin
Backup Trax/Old Time & Fiddle Tunes for Fiddle and Mandolin

Author: Dix Bruce

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-21

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1619116200

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14 Fiddle tunes carefully chosen to represent a variety of keys and types of tunes. All are standards played whenever bluegrass, country, and old time musicians gather. The melodies and chord progressions to all the tunes are on the recording at both regular and slow speeds. Learn this repertoire and you'll have a great introduction to fiddle tunes. Tunes include: Temperance Reel; Sally Goodin; Blackberry Blossom; Over the Waves; Beaumont Rag; Red Haired Boy; JuneApple; Salty Dog; Old Joe Clark; Billy in the Lowground, and more! Notation and tablature. Audio available for download online