Rev. Gary Davis

Rev. Gary Davis

Author: Gary Davis

Publisher: Grossman Guitar Workshop

Published: 2008-01

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 9781579408695

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This anthology of works by legendary guitar player Reverend Gary Davis features a variety of songs and performances recorded in a variety of locals, including Davis' hometown of the Bronx, and John Ullman's home turf at the University of Washington. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide


Country Blues Guitar

Country Blues Guitar

Author: Stefan Grossman

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739042816

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"Descriptive analysis and musical transcriptions, in standard notation and tablature" of the works of various blues guitarists.


Rev. Gary Davis Blues Guitar

Rev. Gary Davis Blues Guitar

Author: Stefan Grossman

Publisher: Oak Publications

Published: 1974-06-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1783234598

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A unique biography and instruction book featuring the influential blues and roots talents of Rev. Gary Davis, in standard music notation and tablature with discography and photographs. Learn the secrets to the great blues player's techniques, and the distinctive harmonies that characterise the sound of this magical bygone era. Includes Two Step Candyman and Death Don't Have No Mercy.


Masterpieces of Country Blues Guitar

Masterpieces of Country Blues Guitar

Author: Woody Mann

Publisher: Stefan Grossman's Guitar Works

Published: 2005-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786650927

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Masterpieces of Country Blues Guitar from the playing of Blind Blake, Bo Carter, Scrapper Blackwell, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Boy Fuller, Tommy Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy and Josh White. Taught by Woody Mann. This series of lessons presents the music from a wide variety of blues greats and is an excellent series to acquaint yourself with various country blues styles and techniques. For intermediate to advanced students. 32 page tab/music book.


Legendary Country Blues Guitar Solos

Legendary Country Blues Guitar Solos

Author: Stefan Grossman

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated

Published: 2018-03-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786698462

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This book was a delight and a challenge to put together. Stefan wanted to highlight the playing of six blues players that have greatly influenced him: Big Bill Broonzy, Lonnie Johnson, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Scrapper Blackwell and Tampa Red. Each has recorded wonderful instrumental solos that have been transcribed from the first note played to the last. These are complete transcriptions. Hopefully they will bring insight into the playing ideas and techniques of these legendary players. Titles and artists included are: BIG BILL BROONZY Slow Blues, St. Louis Blues; SCRAPPER BLACKWELL A Blues, D Blues; BLIND BLAKE Guitar Chimes, Blind Arthur's Breakdown; REV. GARY DAVIS Bill Bailey, Walkin' Dog Blues; LONNIE JOHNSON Blues for the West End, Blues in G, Woke Up With the Blues in My Fingers; TAMPA RED Things 'Bout Coming My Way. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK: 1) Listen over and over to the recordings available via download for this collection. 2) Get a program that can control audio files. Use this with the transcriptions and the recordings. 3) Be patient!! Practice and practice!! These are blues masterpieces and can take weeks or month or years to get under your fingers. But what fun it will be once you can play one of these instrumental.


Complete Country Blues Guitar Book

Complete Country Blues Guitar Book

Author: Stefan Grossman

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-06-29

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1610658736

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This comprehensive book has 260 pages and over 50 fingerpicking guitar solos in notation and tablature in country blues, Delta blues, ragtime blues, Texas blues and bottleneck styles. An extremely comprehensive blues solo collection.Includes access to online audio


Classic Ragtime Guitar

Classic Ragtime Guitar

Author: Stefan Grossman

Publisher: Grossman Guitar Workshop

Published: 2001-12

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780786659197

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The study of classic ragtime guitar is very challenging. For this set of lessons for the intermediate and advanced guitarist we have picked four ever-popular rags. You have the advantage in this series of learning from three different teachers, each with his own individual approach. 32 page tab/music book with three compact discs. LESSON ONE: The classic rag that started the "ragtime revival" was The Entertainer. This was used in the soundtrack for the film The Sting. It is a lyrical four part classic rag written by Scott Joplin. This lesson is taught by Stefan Grossman. LESSON TWO: One of the most popular classic rags written by Scott Joplin was his Maple Leaf Rag. Duck Baker teaches his arrangement to this highly syncopated and energetic classic rag. This is followed by Silver Swan. Stefan Grossman is your teacher for this beautiful classic rag. LESSON THREE: Our last lesson is a tour de force in ragtime arranging and playing. It is James Scott's Hilarity Rag. This is a four part classic rag taught by Leo Wijnkamp Jr.


Blues and Ragtime Fingerstyle Guitar

Blues and Ragtime Fingerstyle Guitar

Author: Dave Van Ronk

Publisher: Grossman Guitar Workshop

Published: 2001-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786659272

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In these lessons for the intermediate fingerstyle guitarist Dave Van Ronk presents his arrangements of blues and a classic rag. The book includes a conversation with Dave, a discography, 6 tunes in notation and tablature, and 3 CDs teaching each tune phrase by phrase. LESSON ONE: A blues in 12/8 with Leroy Carr's Midnight Hour Blues. Blood Red Moon follows played in a dropped D tuning. The lesson ends with Blind Lemon Jefferson's One Kind Favor. LESSON TWO: Sunday Street is an original Dave Van Ronk song and is an excellent example of Dave's arranging skills. Four choruses are taught demonstrating how this tune can develop. Bessie Smith's classic blues You've Been A Good Old Wagon is taught in the key of E. LESSON THREE: Dave's arrangement of St. Louis Tickle was the first great challenge for fingerpickers interested in classic ragtime. This four sectioned rag is played in the keys of C and F. It is an excellent example of contemporary ragtime guitar.


The Responsibility of the Christian Musician

The Responsibility of the Christian Musician

Author: Glenn Kaiser

Publisher:

Published: 1994-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780940895225

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A musician has much responsibility since his or her influence is widely felt. Twenty years of work in music ministry and inner-city pastoring are condensed into this pointed book to help bring the musician into a better understanding of his or her work as a Christian musician.


Piedmont Style Country Blues Guitar Basics

Piedmont Style Country Blues Guitar Basics

Author: Valerie Turner

Publisher:

Published: 2017-07-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780999067000

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Piedmont Style Country Blues Guitar Basics presents accessible guitar arrangements inspired by the repertoires of Country Blues artists like Mississippi John Hurt, John Cephas, Elizabeth Cotten, Mance Lipscomb, John Jackson, Blind Willie McTell, Lead Belly, Papa Charlie Jackson, Rev. Gary Davis, Furry Lewis, and Son House. With over 20 music arrangements aimed at the beginner and intermediate levels, the songs in this book span a variety of keys, tunings, and timings, and are represented using a combination of chord charts, tablature, standard music notation, and accompanying audio. Interesting photographs, lyrics, and anecdotes round out the book and add to its charm.