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Learn an easy version of the children's classic, with tab, standard notation, chord diagrams, and complete lyrics, arranged by Peter Penhallow.
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Learn an American folk song for beginning guitar, with tab, standard notation, chord diagrams, complete lyrics, and audio. Arranged by Peter Penhallow.
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Steve James, one of today's leading roots-music performers, recording artists, and teachers, presents a treasure trove of traditional American guitar styles in this unique series. Guitarists will learn fingerpicking and slide techniques not through dry exercises but by playing from James' own repertoire and from such masters as Furry Lewis, Blind Willie McTell, Sam McGee, and Mance Lipscomb. Drawing on his extensive research and first-hand experience with these guitar pioneers, James tells the stories behind the songs, too. This comprehensive guide is available in two different formats: Book & Audio Download package: 88 pages with written instruction, notation and tab for 25 songs, plus accompanying audio instruction performed by Steve James, available to download. PDF & Video Download package: Downloadable version featuring the written instruction, standard notation and tablature for 12 songs, plus accompanying video instruction performed by Steve James. Includes: FUNDAMENTALS Alternating-Bass Fingerpicking Open Tunings Bottleneck Slide SONGS AND STYLES Eight Views on the Blues Back to the Country Naturals: Sam McGee and Furry Lewis SONGS Railroad Bill Take Me Back Milwaukee Blues Things About Comin' My Way Jack O' Diamonds Way Out on the Desert Spanish Fandango Liberty Bear Creek Hop Amos Johnson Rag Guitar Rag Railroad Blues Sugar Babe Sebastopol John Henry Crow Jane Roll and Tumble Stack Lee’s Blues Blues in A Buddy Bolden’s Blues I Got to Cross That river of Jordan Spanish Fandango (Revisited) Buckdancer’s Choice Judge Harsh Blues I Will Turn Your Money Green "This is probably the best single book of basic American rural fingerstyles."—Sing Out!
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Learn to play guitar the fun and easy way, right from the beginning. Whether your passions lie in rock, jazz, fingerstyle, blues, or any other style of music, this guide will introduce you to chords, melodies, and rhythmic patterns you need to start playing today. In Lesson 2 of The Beginner's Guide to Guitar, you'll learn a three-note C chord, notes on the guitar's second string, half-note rhythms, how to change chords while strumming, proper fretting finger technique, plus four easy songs to play on two strings. Includes: Chord Library: How to play C major Learning Pitches: Notes on the second string Reading Rhythms: Half notes and rests Songs to Play: Four songs played on two strings Strumming Sessions: How to change chords while strumming Practical Advice: Proper fretting-hand and picking technique
Compare all Stringletter Beginner's Guide listingsSteve James, one of today's leading roots-music performers, recording artists, and teachers, presents a treasure trove of traditional American guitar styles in this unique series. Guitarists will learn fingerpicking and slide techniques not through dry exercises but by playing from James' own repertoire and from such masters as Furry Lewis, Blind Willie McTell, Sam McGee, and Mance Lipscomb. Drawing on his extensive research and first-hand experience with these guitar pioneers, James tells the stories behind the songs, too. This comprehensive guide is available in two different formats: Book & Audio Download package: 88 pages with written instruction, notation and tab for 25 songs, plus accompanying audio instruction performed by Steve James, available to download. PDF & Video Download package: Downloadable version featuring the written instruction, standard notation and tablature for 12 songs, plus accompanying video instruction performed by Steve James. Includes: FUNDAMENTALS Alternating-Bass Fingerpicking Open Tunings Bottleneck Slide SONGS AND STYLES Eight Views on the Blues Back to the Country Naturals: Sam McGee and Furry Lewis SONGS Railroad Bill Take Me Back Milwaukee Blues Things About Comin' My Way Jack O' Diamonds Way Out on the Desert Spanish Fandango Liberty Bear Creek Hop Amos Johnson Rag Guitar Rag Railroad Blues Sugar Babe Sebastopol John Henry Crow Jane Roll and Tumble Stack Lee’s Blues Blues in A Buddy Bolden’s Blues I Got to Cross That river of Jordan Spanish Fandango (Revisited) Buckdancer’s Choice Judge Harsh Blues I Will Turn Your Money Green "This is probably the best single book of basic American rural fingerstyles."—Sing Out!
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Learn to flatpick the melody to the traditional fiddle tune "Little Liza Jane," along with some simple melodic variations. Perfect the old-time and bluegrass boom-chuck rhythm, with bass runs. Includes: Standard notation and tab 7 minute video and 2 pages of instruction By Scott Nygaard
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Learn to play traditional folk songs for babies and toddlers, with tab, standard notation, and chord diagrams arranged by Peter Penhallow.
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Get complete music and lyrics to the novelty song, "I Had but 50 Cents," and learn Jody Stecher's style of flatpicking accompaniment and melody playing. Your guide includes six minutes of instructional video. By Jody Stecher.
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We predict that some day all new guitars will come equipped with a copy of the Acoustic Guitar Owner's Manual. After all, you've made a big investment in your guitar. You deserve to know how it works, how to maintain its value, and how to keep it sounding great. With this definitive and indispensable guide, you'll become a more savvy acoustic guitar owner and repair-shop customer and be able to forgo dubious advice from well-meaning friends and anonymous "experts" on the web. At last you'll get answers you can trust on fundamental guitar questions! This comprehensive guide is available in two different formats: Book: 107 pages of tips, references, glossary, diagrams, and more written by various AG masters. PDF: Downloadable version featuring the complete written instruction from the book. Includes: UNDERSTANDING YOUR GUITAR An Acoustic Guitar Primer. Teja Gerken. Inside Your Guitar. Rick Turner. Fifteen Guitar Myths Debunked. Richard Johnston. ALL ABOUT STRINGS A Guide to Steel and Nylon Strings. Harry Fleishman. COMMONSENSE CARE Guitar Care Basics. Simone Solondz. Cleaning and Polishing. Frank Ford. Cleaning a Resonator Guitar. Frank Ford. Humidity and Your Guitar. Bob Taylor. Choosing a Case. Teja Gerken. Flying with Your Guitar. Kristina Olsen. Protecting Your Instrument from Theft. Jack Pearson. SETUP ESSENTIALS Getting a Good Guitar Setup. Rick Turner. Setting the Action. Harry Fleishman. Saddle and Bridge Pin Materials. Marshall Newman. COMMON REPAIRS Fret Maintenance. Rick Turner. Refretting. Rick Turner. Caring for Your Guitar’s Finish. Frank Ford. Fixing Rattles. Frank Ford. When Guitars Crack. Frank Ford. Bridge Repairs. Rick Turner. Neck Resets. Rick Turner. Repairing and Restoring Vintage Instruments. Rick Turner. AMPLIFICATION Installing and Troubleshooting Pickups. Rick Turner. REFERENCE A Complete Glossary of Acoustic Guitar Lingo. Richard Johnston. How to Identify and Appraise Your Guitar. Teja Gerken. "Illustrated with many drawings and close-up photos, the book is as readable as it is informative, and is another 'must have' if you own and play an acoustic guitar. " — Vintage Guitar "I'm impressed. [The Acoustic Guitar Owner's Manual] has the most sensible and practical information I've seen in one volume." — C.F. Vega, Luthier "While it's a useful and accessible work for those just starting on guitar (or thinking about buying one) it will be valuable for those with more advanced playing and performing skills, too." — Dirty Linen "Guitar junkies and novices alike will find much interesting and useful information in this book." — Wood & Steel
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Learn an American folk song for beginning guitar, with tab, standard notation, chord diagrams, complete lyrics, and audio. Arranged by Peter Penhallow.
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Learn to play a classic jazz song with this guitar arrangement. Guide includes tab, standard notation, chord diagrams, and audio. By David Hamburger
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Learn the slide blues guitar techniques of Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, and Bukka White in this three-part lesson, including the importance of vibrato, harmonics, and pitch control. Includes: Get a handle on the basic slide techniques, and put them to use playing "Chicken Stuff" Delve into open G, the tuning of the Delta blues Learn how to play bluesy single-string melodies By Steve James
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Learn to play traditional folk songs for babies and toddlers, with tab, standard notation, and chord diagrams arranged by Peter Penhallow.
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Learn to play the blues with this fingerstyle arrangement. Includes audio, tab, and notation for complete song. Arranged by Steve James.
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Learn to play the blues with this fingerstyle arrangement. Includes audio, tab, and notation for complete song. Arranged by Steve James.
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Learn an American folk song for beginning guitar, with tab, standard notation, chord diagrams, complete lyrics and audio. Arranged by Peter Penhallow.
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Study, play, and perform the traditional song "Down in the Valley to Pray," arranged for four guitars. With audio recordings for each guitar part and the complete score. By Ruth Parry
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Learn how to interpret music with a jazzy swing feel. Explore strategies for perfecting swing feel, and try your hand at practicing jazz rhythm with a metronome. Put your new skills to the test with exercises focused on common accompaniment patterns in 3/4 and 4/4 time. Includes 16 minute video. By Sean McGowan.
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Get tips on guitar ergonomics, tools to buy the right guitar, and learn how to order a custom guitar. By Teja Gerken
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Learn an American folk song for beginning guitar, with tab, standard notation, chord diagrams, complete lyrics, and audio. Arranged by Peter Penhallow.
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Learn to play the blues with this fingerstyle arrangement. Includes audio, tab, and notation for complete song. Arranged by Steve James.
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Add to your repertoire and reinforce your technique with this traditional, easy-to-play Irish song. PDF & Audio: Downloadable guide includes tab, standard notation, chord diagrams, complete lyrics, and audio for the song -- played slowly and up to speed. PDF & Video: Downloadable guide includes tab, standard notation, chord diagrams, complete lyrics, and 5 minutes of instructional video. By Danny Carnahan
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Learn to play a classic jazz song with this guitar arrangement. Guide includes tab, standard notation, chord diagrams, and audio. By David Hamburger
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Learn to play versatile rhythm and accompaniment by training your picking thumb and fingers to work independently with this Acoustic Guitar Guide. In this 14-minute video with expert instruction by Andrew DuBrock, you'll get practical advice on training your thumb to hold down a steady rhythm. Learn to play alternating bass patterns on open position chords. This guide also includes tab, music, and lyrics for a full song, "The Troubadour."
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