Fingerpicking Blues (Songbook)


Book Description

(Guitar Solo). The arrangements in this book are carefully written for intermediate-level guitarists. Each solo combines melody and harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangement. The book also includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. Features 15 top blues tunes: Bright Lights, Big City * Come On in My Kitchen * Every Day I Have the Blues * How Long, How Long Blues * My Babe * Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out * (They Call It) Stormy Monday * and more.




Fingerstyle Blues Guitar


Book Description

Builds fingerstyle blues technique and independence through musical phrases and licks




Mississippi Delta Blues Fingerstyle Solos Made Easy


Book Description

This book and CD has been carefully prepared for guitarists who are starting to learn blues fingerpicking-and yes, the book can actually be used by an ambitious total beginner. the arrangements, written in tab and standard notation, include new blues songs, standards, introductions, turnarounds, and more. All songs are recorded note-for-note on the companion CD, making this unique set the perfect teacher for the emerging fingerpicker.Check out the Free PDF Download that contains a third of the book!




Beginning Fingerstyle Blues Guitar


Book Description

Graded exercises take you from the fundamentals of fingerpicking to five authentic blues tunes. All exercises and pieces printed in the book are played in addition to some extra explanation of the concepts and techniques presented.




Blues You Can Use (Music Instruction)


Book Description

(Guitar Educational). A comprehensive source designed to help guitarists develop both lead and rhythm playing. Covers: Texas, Delta, R&B, early rock and roll, gospel, blues/rock and more. Includes 21 complete solos; chord progressions and riffs; turnarounds; moveable scales and more. The audio features leads and full band backing.




Blues & Jazz for Fingerstyle Guitar


Book Description

A collection of 20 different 4-bar patterns and 10 original solo compositions by one of Europe's finest guitarists. Designed for the serious fingerstyle guitar student, this book presents rhythm patterns in a wide range of moods written in standard notation and tablature, along with new concepts about blues and jazz. In the solos, beautiful and impressive melodies are paired with alternate and walking basses. an accompanying audio CD includes a demonstration of each concept and a performance of each solo.




Fingerpicking Blues Guitar Solos


Book Description

This fine text presents ten fabulous Stefan Grossman fingerstyle blues solos in notation and tablature. Solos include: Tribute to Lonnie Johnson; Yazoo Bass & Boogie; Lemon's Jump; Blues for the Mann; Right of Passage, and more. All songs from the book are on the CD.




Classic Ragtime Guitar


Book Description

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.




Master Anthology of Blues Guitar Solos, Volume One


Book Description

This comprehensive book/audio set presents some of the first contemporary blues guitarists! Features Muriel Anderson, Duck Baker, Mickey Baker, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, William Bay, Larry Bolles, Ben Bolt, Dan Bowden, Dix Bruce, Mike Christiansen, Alan de Mause, Craig Dobbins, Steven Eckels, Jim Ferguson, Buddy Fite, Tommy Flint, John Griggs, Stefan Grossman, Ole Halen, Al Hendrickson, Roger Hudson, Jean-Felix Lalanne, Paul Lolax, Larry McCabe, Dale Miller, Franco Morone, Ronald Muldrow, Paul Musso, Bill Piburn, Bucky Pizzarelli, Paul Rishell, Vincent Sadovsky, Felix Schell, Jerry Silverman, Martin Simpson, Fred Sokolow, Stanley Solow, Tim Sparks, John Standefer, Jay Umble, Phil Upchurch, Paul Yandell and John Zaradin. These selections include both new pieces and some of the best previously published pieces from the latter half of the 20th century. Standard notation and tablature are offered for most of the pieces, along with a biographical sketch of each performer. Includes extensive online audio, making this an ideal sourcebook for serious students and professionals alike. Includes access to online audio.




Master Anthology of Fingerstyle Guitar Solos, Volume 1


Book Description

This anthology includes both new pieces and outstanding previously published fingerstyle tunes. Veteran performers and talented young upstarts are given a forum for their best work. Intermediate to advanced in difficulty with nearly all pieces appearing in standard notation with tablature. Includes access to extensive online audio. The contributors are: Jonathan Adams, Muriel Anderson, Seth Austen,D.R. Auten, Douglas Back, Duck Baker, Steve Baughman, William Bay, Pierre Bensusan, Larry Bolles, Ben Bolt, Bill Brennan, Thom Bresh, Rolly Brown, Robin Bullock, Jonathan Burchfield, Michael Chapdelaine, Mike Christiansen,William Coulter, Marcel Dadi, Peppino D'Agostino, Craig Dobbins, Pat Donohue, Doyle Dykes, Steven Eckels, Tim Farrell, Peter Finger, Tommy Flint, Rick Foster, Stefan Grossman, Ole Halen, Todd Hallawell, Roger Hudson, JackJezzro, Buster B. Jones, Laurence Juber, Phil Keaggy, Pat Kirtley, Jean-Felix Lalanne, Jay Leach, Paul Lolax, Woody Mann, Dennis McCorkle, El McMeen, Dale Miller, Franco Morone, Stevan Pasero, Ken Perlman, Al Petteway, Bill Piburn, Chris Proctor, Harvey Reid, John Renbourn, Don Ross, Vincent Sadovksy, Dylan Schorer, John Sherman, Martin Simpson, Johnny Smith, Fred Sokolow, Tim Sparks, John Standefer, David Surette, Guy Van Duser, Al Viola, Paul Yandell, Andrew York, and John Zaradin.