Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Presents Intro to Gypsy Jazz Guitar
Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Presents Intro to Gypsy Jazz Guitar

Author: John Jorgenson

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2004-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786639144

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Intro to Gypsy Jazz Guitar provides the foundational information and practice material necessary for you to gain an understanding of the Gypsy jazz guitar style. The first half of this volume addresses the important element of Gypsy jazz rhythm. The second half of this volume addresses soloing. Includes a 2-hour instructional DVD, an audio CD with practice audio tracks, and a full format book which presents all of the theoretical information, chord charts, fret board diagrams, music notation, and tablature for the material presented on the DVD.

Intermediate Gypsy Jazz Guitar
Intermediate Gypsy Jazz Guitar

Author: John Jorgenson

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2005-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786674206

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Now that you have laid a foundation by completing the material in Intro to Gypsy Jazz Guitar, the second volume Intermediate Gypsy Jazz Guitar, also presented in the DVD/CD/Book format, continues by presenting you with characteristic Gypsy style licks and techniques that are based on the arpeggios and patterns taught in the first volume. Once again Jorgenson presents a very systematic learning method by first teaching simple licks and techniques and then gradually building to more complex material. In studying the left and right hand techniques and ornamentations presented in the second volume, the student will gain an understanding of how to play the guitar with the Gypsy 'accent.' Jorgenson also begins the study of Django Reinhardt's playing here by teaching an improvised chorus that Django played on a recorded version of the song Undecided. Two other songs, Raul Reynoso's Waneta's Waltz and Jorgenson's Snowflake Waltz are also studied.

First Lessons Flatpicking Guitar
First Lessons Flatpicking Guitar

Author: Joe Carr

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-12-06

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1610658507

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This new book is perfect for beginners, players with a little experience and guitarists who want a good grounding in the flatpicking style. Using popular American fiddle tunes, Joe introduces the important basics of good flatpicking including pick direction, fingering, and hand position. the accompanying CD provides a clear performance of each exercise and tune. an introduction to playing up the neck in closed positions is included as well as several of Joe's own advanced arrangements of jam session favorites. Includes: Wildwood Flower, Soldier's Joy, Red Haired Boy, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Old Joe Clark, Salt Creek and more.•

Gypsy Jazz Guitar, Vol 1
Gypsy Jazz Guitar, Vol 1

Author: Bertino Rodmann

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783943638349

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Gypsy jazz (sometimes known as Jazz-Manouche) is the first unique style of jazz music originating from Europe. Using the best examples of performances past and present, as well as showcasing the typical aspects of rhythm and lead guitar in gypsy jazz, this book is the most authentic method for gypsy jazz guitar. Includes practice transcriptions and songs by renowned gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, who made the style popular throughout the world with his groundbreaking techniques. To this day, countless guitarists are influenced by the music and personality of Django Reinhardt. A CD is included containing performances of music in the book.

Getting Into Bluegrass Guitar
Getting Into Bluegrass Guitar

Author: Joe Carr

Publisher:

Published: 2015-09-23

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780786690923

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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/online audio 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. Access to online audio provided

Complete Flatpicking Guitar Book
Complete Flatpicking Guitar Book

Author: Steve Kaufman

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-02-16

Total Pages: 103

ISBN-13: 1619115050

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This comprehensive study of contemporary flatpicking guitar technique presents numerous solos for the beginning through advanced flatpicking guitarist along with tips on creating your own flatpicking arrangements. The book addresses the tablature system, tuning, right and left-hand technique, use of the capo and themicrophone, transposing using the Nashville numbering system, bluegrass back- up, arranging flatpicking solos and instrumentals. If you're into country or bluegrass music, or if you just want to develop outstanding flatpicking technique, this book is for you. Written in standard notation and tablature. The stereo play-along audio online features Steve Kaufman's rousing performance of each flatpicking solo! Also includes a videio online containing some of the solos andtechniques presented in the book. Audio and video download available online

The Acoustic Guitar Method
The Acoustic Guitar Method

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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!

Power Flatpicking Guitar
Power Flatpicking Guitar

Author: Steve Kaufman

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2005-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786647347

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A masterful flatpicking technique book offering bluegrass licks, scales, basic chords, and solos in various positions up the neck in the keys of G-C-D-A-E-, B-flat and F. The companion CD features selections from throughout the book, played both slowly and at normal speed. Steve's solo guitar is recorded on both channels with no rhythm accompaniment. This book of basic technical studies presents only a few flatpicking repertoire pieces illustrating each concept and key. Features: Fisher's Hornpipe; Lonesome Road Blues; and The Bluegrass Boogie. Novice players will find the recording a great asset in learning this material. All studies and pieces are written in notation and tablature. Includes a 60-minute companion DVD

Parking Lot Picker's Songbook - Dobro
Parking Lot Picker's Songbook - Dobro

Author: Dix Bruce

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-01-13

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1610658701

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A collection of over 200 great Bluegrass, Old Time, Country and Gospel standards. Melodies are presented with standard notation and tablature along with lyrics and chords.Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, the Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson and many more. Also included: Step-by-Step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key!The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book.