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Fingerstyle Guitar - Celtic & British
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All of the books in the Fingerpicking Guitar section feature tablature.

101 FINGERLICKING GOOD FINGERSTYLE GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT PATTERNS served by Larry McCabe
Book/CD pack. 101 interesting and varied fingerstyle accompaniment patterns for students, teachers, and working musicians. The patterns, from very easy to intermediate, are applicable to most popular styles as well as folk, blues, and gospel. Includes 1, 2 and 4 measure patterns in cut time, 3/4, 4/4 and 12/8 time. And, instead of static left hand chords, many of these patterns include an active fretting hand, allowing you to discover new chord interpretations. With performance notes for each pattern. CD includes all 101 patterns. Text in English and Spanish. Comb-bound. Note/tab. 46 pp.
709-12 $19.95

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ACCOMPANIMENT BASICS - ACOUSTIC GUITAR PRIVATE LESSONS Photo
This book/CD pack lets players get down to the basics of accompaniment with the master teachers at Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Its nine in-depth lessons cover capo use, accompanying your voice, speeding up chord changes, backing other instruments, fingerpicking and flatpicking techniques, and much more. Includes nine great songs to play, with plenty of helpful tips and variations. Note/tab, 60 pp.
49-695430 $14.95

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ACOUSTIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR WORKSHOP by Richard Gilewitz Photo
Book/CD/DVD set. Based on the author's experience conducting guitar seminars for nearly a decade. Sections are built around the most frequently asked questions from students of all ages and skill levels. Written explanations, exercises, original music tablature and notation pieces, and charts. Recommended for players and teachers of both 6 and 12-string guitar. Covers: learning slide, how to select a guitar, capos, metronomes, tuners, strings, composition, hand positions, practice methods, touring and recording tips, standard and open tunings, picking patterns, more. Original compositions in note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 96 pp.
02-20184SET $22.95

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ADVANCED FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Ken Perlman Photo
Book/CD pack. This follow-up to "Fingerstyle Guitar" (49-112) features 33 highly playable guitar arrangements for advanced players and a guide to technical and theoretical knowledge for intermediate players who want to advance. Explores new techniques such as drone bass, walking bass, boogie-woogie bass, stride bass, slapping the strings, movable jazz-chord forms, more. Tunes are organized according to genre: Alternating Bass Pieces, Country Blues, Fiddle Tunes, Ragtime, more. All tunes are played on the CD. Formerly titled "Contemporary Fingerstyle Guitar." Note/tab. 213 pp.
49-1306 $24.95

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AFRICA - YOUR PASSPORT TO A WORLD OF MUSIC by Banning Eyre Photo
Book/CD set. Eyre, a nationally recognized expert in African guitar music, guides you through a variety of styles, from the intertwining boogie of the Congo and the serene, percussive Nigerian juju, to the flashy fingerpicking of Mali and Madagascar. With some history about the styles and their top artists. Note/tab. 47 pp.
20-20450 $14.95

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AFRICAN GUITAR STYLES by Folo Graff Photo
Book/CD pack. Sierra Leonean bandleader Folo Graff draws on 20 years' experience teaching African guitar and brings together a huge selection of styles old and new, from the desert blues of Mali through West African highlife and Afrobeat to Congolese rumba and soukous and South African township jive. Includes 32 multi-part arrangements, almost 120 authentic riffs, 30 regional and pan-African styles, beat-count line to boost mastery of African rhythms, complete percussion arrangements, supporting scale exercises, more. For players of all levels. Note/tab. 75 pp.
512-18 $24.95

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ARTIE TRAUM TEACHES 101 PLUS ESSENTIAL RIFFS FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Artie Traum Photo
100+ riffs that can be played in virtually any style. Numerous examples show how to use these lead lines in songs. Intermediate/advanced. Includes CD. Note/tab, 54 pp.
49-695260 $14.95

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ARTIE TRAUM TEACHES ESSENTIAL CHORDS AND PROGRESSIONS FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Artie Traum Photo
These lessons were developed to take chord shapes and progressions far beyond the basics. The secrets of jazz, blues and singer-songwriter chords will add color and depth to any guitarist's playing. Intermediate/advanced. Includes CD. Note/tab, 45 pp.
49-695259 $14.95

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BASIC FINGERPICKING - A GUIDE TO FINGERPICKING IN ALL STYLES by Fred Sokolow Photo
25 original tunes and exercises to teach fingerpicking in all styles - including rock, folk-rock, blues, country, and folk. CD includes 57 tracks demonstrating all tunes and exercises. Book includes: how to create fingerpicking solos; tunes and exercises in the style of the Beatles, The Byrds, Indigo Girls, Jewel, Tom Petty, and others; and more. For beginning to intermediate players. Includes CD. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-695174 $14.95

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BEGINNER'S FINGERPICKING GUITAR: FOLK, BLUES AND COUNTRY taught by Fred Sokolow Photo
3-CD/Book set. Phrase-by-phrase instruction. Lesson One: Basic fingerpicking patterns, bass runs, intermediate fingerpicking patterns, arpeggios, basic rock and blues beats. Fred teaches: "Nine Pound Hammer," "Careless Love," "Red River Valley," "Worried Man Blues," "House of the Rising Sun," more. Lesson Two: Fingerpicking syncopation, blues backup techniques, Boogie Bass pattern, turnarounds and licks. Songs: "Railroad Bill," "Hesitation Blues," "Betty and Dupree," more.Lesson Three: Country Fingerpicking, hammer-ons. Songs: "Bury Me Beneath the Willow," "Roll In My Sweet Babys Arms," "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms," more. Beginning/intermediate. 40 pp.
02-20496BCD $24.95

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BEGINNING FINGERSTYLE ARRANGING AND TECHNIQUE FOR GUITAR by Patrick Johnson Photo
A supplement to "Fingerstyle Beginning Guitar Method" or any beginning fingerstyle method. Book/CD set. Starts with a review of reading standard music notation and theory, then builds the skills for becoming a fingerstyle guitar arranger from the ground up. Techniques such as monotonic bass, walking bass, block chords, changing keys, changing time signatures, chord substitutions and secondary dominants are covered in a friendly, easy-to-understand manner. You'll also learn a variety of picking patterns and important techniques such as harmonics, slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs. Note/tab. 95 pp.
20-22869 $19.95

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BEGINNING FINGERSTYLE GUITAR METHOD by Lou Manzi Photo
Book/DVD set. Good for more experienced players who want to "fill in the gaps" as well. Moves from basic chord theory and pattern picking to putting the melody in the bass, alternating bass, modes, "drop D" tuning, more. With lots of complete songs to learn. Note/tab. 95 pp.
20-22909 $25.95

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BEGINNING SOLO GUITAR by Arnie Berle & Mark Galbo
Book/CD pack. By learning just a few basic chord shapes, you can harmonize any tune - jazz, folk or otherwise - just like a piano player. This easy-to-follow approach starts with simple folk songs (Freres Jacques, Amazing Grace) and proceeds to jazz and rock standards such as "Earth Angel." Includes an extensive chord dictionary with over 100 different chord types. CD includes all examples from the book. Note/tab. 64 pp.
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01-987382 $16.95

BEYOND BASICS: FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Mark Hanson Photo
This book covers the topics that the two videos of the same title do. Covers: basic accompaniment patterns, Travis picking, chord voicings, solo guitar styles, more. Includes CD. Note/tab. 56 pp.
17-60 $14.95

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BLUES AND JAZZ FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Franco Morone Photo
Book/CD set. A collection of 20 different 4-bar patterns and 10 original solo compositions by one of Europe's finest guitarists. For the serious fingerstyle guitar student, this book presents rhythm patterns in a wide range of moods, along with new concepts about blues and jazz. In the solos, melodies are paired with alternate and walking basses. Note/tab. Intermediate. 31 pp.
02-99397BCD $17.95

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BUILDING GUITAR ARRANGEMENTS FROM THE GROUND UP by Muriel Anderson Photo
A step-by-step method for creating guitar instrumental arrangements by this celebrated fingerstyle master. Includes CD - Note/tab, 46 pp.
49-696502 $14.95

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CELTIC - YOUR PASSPORT TO A NEW WORLD OF MUSIC by David Ernst Photo
Book/CD set. Explains the style and presents accessible fingerstyle arrangements of gems like "Shi Beg Shi Mhor," "The Morning Dew," "The Blarney Pilgrim," more. Introduces Celtic ornamentation, DADGAD tuning and the basics of making your own arrangements. The harmony appendix has lessons on key signatures, the modes, diatonic harmonization, root motion and reharmonization. 47 pp.
20-22708 $14.95

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CELTIC MELODIES FOR FINGERPICKING GUITAR by John Renbourn, Stefan Grossman, and Duck Baker Photo
Book/3-CD set. This collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons contains invaluable tips and instruction implemented through the arrangements. In addition to the note/tab, the included CDs contain 3 hours of phrase-by-phrase instruction. Selections include: "Planxty Irwin," "Hewlett," "Mist Covered Mountains of Home," more. 24 pp.
02-99805BCD $24.95

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CLASSIC RAGTIME GUITAR taught by Stefan Grossman, Duck Baker, and Leo Wijnkamp, Jr. Photo
Book/3-CD set. This set of lessons for the intermediate/advanced guitarist teaches four ever-popular rags with three different teachers, each with his own approach. LESSON ONE: The classic rag that started the "ragtime revival" was The "Entertainer," a lyrical four part rag written by Scott Joplin. Taught by Stefan Grossman. LESSON TWO: One of Joplin's most popular classic rags was "Maple Leaf Rag." Baker teaches his arrangement to this highly syncopated and energetic classic rag. Grossman also teaches "Silver Swan." The last lesson is James Scott's "Hilarity Rag," a four part classic rag taught by Wijnkamp. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-99462BCD $24.95

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CLASSICAL & FINGERSTYLE GUITAR TECHNIQUES by David Oakes Photo
Designed for any electric or acoustic guitarist who wants a quick, thorough grounding in the essentials of classical and fingerstyle technique. Covers: arpeggios and scales, free stroke and rest stroke, p-i scale technique, three-to-a-string patterns, natural and artificial harmonics, tremolo and rasgueado, more. Book includes 12 intensive lessons for the right and left hands; CD features 92 solo acoustic tracks. Note/tab. Includes CD. 63 pp.
49-695171 $16.95

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COMPLETE FINGERSTYLE GUITAR METHOD by Tommy Flint Photo
Book/CD set. Formerly issued as the 2-volume "Deluxe Fingerstyle Method." From playing posture and note-reading basics to advanced solo and accompaniment techniques - this book has it all. Chording, Travis picking, soloing, scales and accompaniment patterns, playing over the entire fingerboard, barre-chords, two-string harmony, combining hammer and slide, three-against four roll, contrary motion, crosspicking, harmonics, right and left hand agility studies, more. Written in note/tab by one of Nashville's pros. Split-track CD with play-alongs. 198 pp.
02-98722BCD $29.95

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EASIEST FINGERPICKING GUITAR FOR CHILDREN by Larry McCabe Photo
Book/CD set. This book can be used by ambitious beginners and advanced beginners. While writing the arrangements, the author considered the small hands of children. To avoid big stretches, most of the notes are on the first four strings. In addition, no barre chords are required and use of the little finger (fretting hand) is kept to a minimum. The solos are written in note/tab. 32 pp.
02-21249BCD .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

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FINGERPICKING 12-STRING GUITAR METHOD by Tommy Flint Photo
Covers all of the basics for getting started, including: tuning and strings, reading chord diagrams, notation and tablature, blues, triplets, slurs, slides, melody playing on the 1st and 2nd strings, two and three-part harmony, movable chords, and rolls. Note/tab. Includes CD, 56 pp.
02-98653BCD $19.95

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FINGERPICKING GUITAR EXERCISES AND HOT LICKS by Stefan Grossman Photo
Grossman offers an extensive compilation of exercises, addressing: finger strengthening, hammer-on and pull-offs, single-string runs, counterpoint lines, blues vibrato, syncopated bass, rhthmic licks, walking bass lines, chromatic runs, hot licks, and end tags. Note/tab. Includes 3 CDs and a 32-page book.
02-98505BCD $24.95

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FINGERPICKING GUITAR TECHNIQUES taught by Stefan Grossman Photo
Book/3-CD set. Basic fingerpicking styles are illustrated in all the major keys. The technique of the alternating bass is introduced in various settings (both in standard and open tunings). The styles and techniques of Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller, Sam McGee, Skip James, Willie Brown and Tommy Johnson are explored. Note/tab. Beginner/intermediate. 24 pp.
02-20619BCD $24.95

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FINGERSTYLE BLUES SONGBOOK by Steve James Photo
Book/CD pack. Add to your repertoire and reinforce your technique with this collection of country blues, ragtime blues, boogie blues, slow blues and gospel songs. The arrangements are simple enough to be played by the beginner while providing a variety of styles, keys and tunings. The CD features short versions of each piece played slowly and up to tempo. Includes full guitar parts with chords, melody, lyrics and notes on song origins and arrangements. "Betty and Dupree," "Raggin' the Blues," "Slow As Lightnin'," "Delta Thing," "Lonesome Weary Blues," "Skin Game Blues," more. A supplement to the Acoustic Guitar Method. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-695793 $9.95

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FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Ken Perlman Photo
Especially well-written, comprehensive method. Teaches fingerpicking technique with a focus on folk, blues, fiddle tunes and ragtime. Develops skills like: alternating bass, pattern picking, hammering-on, pulling-off, sliding, choking the strings, playing "up the neck," and barring. Dozens of songs used as examples. Notation and the author's own tab system. 242 pp.
49-112 $24.95

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FINGERSTYLE GUITAR - LESSONS IN TECHNIQUE & CREATIVITY by Brian Gore Photo
Book/CD pack. This unique approach to fingerstyle guitar does away with jargon and encourages players to tap into their natural playing instincts. Topics range from technique to visualization, to the effective teaching of articulation, altered tunings, composition and structure, accompaniment patterns, and idea development. Lessons exploring motor memory, body awareness, concentration development, and anxiety control maximize your growth, as will the exercises that lead to original compositions. Interviews with guitarists such as Pierre Bensusan, Laurence Juber, and Peter Finger explore tone, posture, hand position, and composition. Note/tab. 109 pp.
49-331256 $19.95

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FINGERSTYLE GUITAR FROM SCRATCH by Bruce Emery Photo
Emery is such a good writer and devoted player he can single-handedly convince anyone to take up guitar. He's real, he's funny, and he's a great teacher! This book teaches fingerstyle vocal accompaniment. Part one concentrates on the basics, especially arpeggios. Part two teaches Travis-style picking. The focus is on coordinating the picking hand and the fretting hand, and assumes familiarity with chord formation and some theory. His extensive background in classical playing adds enormous depth to his approach. Not to fear, Bruce stands over your shoulder and is with you all the way. Companion sound clips available online. Spiralbound, 89 pp.
578-6 $16.50

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FRAILING THE GUITAR - UNLEASHING THE CLAWHAMMER IN GUITAR FINGERPICKING by Steve Baughman Photo
Travis picking revolutionized fingerstyle guitar playing in the 20th century and frailing stands poised to do the same in the 21st. This simple technique creates a driving groove reminiscent of Appalachian banjo playing. Frailing can serve as singer-songwriter accompaniment as well as it does in rendering fingerstyle blues or oldtime fiddle tunes. Note/tab, for intermediate to advanced guitarists. Includes CD, 32 pp.
02-99739BCD $17.95

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GETTING INTO TRAVIS PICKING Photo
Book/CD set. Takes you from an ordinary way of playing fingerstyle guitar to the extraordinary technique that Merle brought to the world. Based on the author's personal lessons from Merle himself, this provides the beginning to intermediate guitarist with a look into his techniques, riffs, and rolls. Includes in-depth studies on how Merle used his right-hand techniques and left-hand chords to play with his thumb over the neck. Each tune is presented as a simple version then a Travis picking progression. Beginning/intermediate. 84 pp.
02-20804BCD $17.95

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GUITAR FINGERPICKING PATTERN ENCYCLOPEDIA by Lou Manzi Photo
Over 200 useful fingerpicking patterns in note/tab. Also includes 13 original fingerstyle compositions, lessons in fingerstyle technique and reading music. Note/tab. 95 pp.
20-19398 $9.95

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GUITAR PLAYING HAWAIIAN STYLE by Ozzie Kotani with Dennis Ladd Photo
Teaches the history, tunings, and other techniques found in slack-key guitar music. Due to the many altered tunings used, the examples are in tab only. Covers: right and left hand technique, alternating bass, slides, pull-offs, hammering, harmonics, more. Includes CD, 80 pp.
02-99263BCD $24.95

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HAPPY TRAUM'S COMPLETE FINGERPICKING GUITAR METHOD - GETTING STARTED IN BLUES, COUNTRY AND RAGTIME taught by Happy Traum Photo
Book/6 CD pack. Easy to use lessons that will give you a solid background in the art of fingerpicking. Starts with easy pieces teaching you how to maintain a rock steady bass while picking out melodies on the high strings, then gradually adds more complexity until you're playing advanced instrumentals. 20 songs: "Railroad Bill," "John Henry," "Mississippi Blues," "Dallas Rag," "Roll On Buddy," more. Note/tab. 50 pp.
300-575 $59.95

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INDIA - YOUR PASSPORT TO A NEW WORLD OF MUSIC by Sanjay Mishra Photo
Book/CD set. Mishra makes this body of music easy to understand and play. Learn folk music from places like Darjeeling, Assam, Bengal, and Rajasthan: devotional music of Rishikesh, and the Sufis; even one of Mahatma Gandhi's favorite songs. You'll be introduced to Hindustani music, the classical music of North India, and learn how ragas are structured. 47 pp.
20-22851 $14.95

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INTERMEDIATE FINGERSTYLE GUITAR METHOD by Lou Manzi and Nat Gunod Photo
Book/CD set. For those who know the basics and are ready to move on. Topics include: alternate tunings, modes, fingerpicking patterns, barre chords, diatonic harmony, special techniques, bass lines and the exploration of styles ranging from Celtic and country blues to contemporary new age styles. With a chapter on arranging. Note/tab. 95 pp.
20-17825 $20.95

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ITALY - YOUR PASSPORT TO A NEW WORLD OF MUSIC by Lou Manzi Photo
Book/CD set. Each chapter focuses on a particular region of Italy, and you learn about its history, cultural influences, and traditional instruments. Covers both fingerstyle and pickstyle playing and explains how to use hammer-ons, pull-offs, and tremolo to capture the nuances of the Italian style. Tips for playing accompaniments. Some songs feature a second guitar part. Note/tab. 47 pp.
20-26073 $14.95

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JAPAN - YOUR PASSPORT TO A NEW WORLD OF MUSIC by Lou Manzi Photo
Book/CD set. The traditional music of Japan, including folk music, Shamisen music of the Kabuki theater, classical music of Okinawa, 17th century koto music, and Japanese scales, modes, and tunings. Also teaches guitar techniques to emulate the sounds of many exotic instruments. Note/tab. 47 pp.
20-26076 $14.95

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MASTERING ALTERNATE TUNINGS - A REVOLUTIONARY SYSTEM OF FRETBOARD NAVIGATION FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITARISTS by Danny Heines Photo
Book/CD pack. You'll discover how to navigate the fretboard in all tunings, how to cultivate new composing and improvising concepts, and how to broaden your fingerstyle skills and techniques. The CD includes 40 tracks for demo and play-along, and the book is fully integrated with an interactive online fretboard. Includes: theory essentials, unorthodox tunings, tapping and slapping techniques, string and capo tips, nail care, more. Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-695787 $19.95

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MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR by Mark Hanson Photo
Book/CD pack. Note-for-note transcriptions of songs from Ray Kane, Sonny Chillingworth, Cyril Pahinui, Ledward Kaapana, Leonard Kwan, and others. Songs include "La Paloma," "Moe 'Uhane," "Punahele," "Hula Blues," "Radio Hula," more. Features instruction on tunings and techniques and detailed explanations of each song. Songs are performed on the CD slowly and an excerpt is played at full speed. Note/tab. 80 pp.
01-172688 $22.95

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MIDDLE EAST - YOUR PASSPORT TO A WORLD OF MUSIC by Jeff Peretz Photo
Book/CD set. A whirlwind tour of the exotic and diverse music of the regions of "The Dry World: Mashrig, Mahgrib, the Arabic peninsula, and Asia Minor. Covers cultural and religious influences, plucked instruments (predecessors of the guitar), major musicians of the region, the Arabic tone system, and exotic scales and forms. Discover the basics of Taqsim, an improvisatory form that will open your mind to a new dimension in music. 47 pp.
20-22711 $14.95

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POWER PLUCKING - A ROCKER'S GUIDE TO ACOUSTIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Dale Turner Photo
Book/CD pack. If you're a rock player and the world of acoustic fingerstyle has always seemed foreign and hard to grasp, have no fear. This book teaches the technique from a purely pop-rock standpoint. The focus here is on creating a good rock sound through plucking-hand technique, chord voicings and chord changes. You won't waste your time learning classical pieces. You will learn the type of riffs you've heard from artists like Jimmy Page, James Taylor, Elliot Smith, John Frusciante, Eric Clapton, Jeff Buckley, John Mayer, and others. Over 100 musical examples; CD features 99 demo tracks. Note/tab. 79 pp.
49-695962 $19.95

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PROGRESSIVE FINGERPICKING GUITAR LICKS by Brett Duncan Photo
Book/CD set. 50+ licks, riffs and solos that can be applied to rock, country, blues or folk styles. Incorporates licks based on chords and chord progressions, monotonic bass lines and open tunings. No music reading required. Note/tab. 68 pp.
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571-18370 $19.95

PROGRESSIVE GUITAR METHOD - FINGERPICKING by Gary Turner Photo
Book/CD/DVD pack. Learn right hand fingerpicking patterns that can be used as an accompaniment to any chord, chord progression, or song. Covers alternating thumb, arpeggio, and constant bass styles as used in rock, pop, folk, country, blues ragtime, and classical music. CD includes tuning tones and demonstration tracks; DVD features close-up, simultaneous views of both hands and scrolling music you can play along with. Note/tab. 70 pp.
287-110 $19.95

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PROGRESSIVE OPEN TUNING FINGERPICKING GUITAR by Brett Duncan Photo
Book/CD set. Covers the most popular open tunings used in traditional and contemporary guitar styles, including open G, open D, open E and open C tuning. Teaches basic chords and bar chords used in each tuning and many great sounding solos. You do not need to read music to use this book. Note/tab, 71 pp.
571-69324 $24.95

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RAGTIME GUITAR taught by Stefan Grossman Photo
Book/ 3 CD set. Five old time tunes from Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series. Includes: "Mabel's Dream," "High Society," "Powder Rag," "Dallas Rag," and "Soldier's March." The 3 CDs provide 3 hours of phrase-by-phrase instruction. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-99459BCD $24.95

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THE 21ST CENTURY PRO METHOD: CLASSICAL & FINGERSTYLE GUITAR: TRADITIONAL AND BEYOND by Simon Salz Photo
Book/CD set. Based mainly in the traditional "classical" style, exemplified by Andres Segovia, the book also explores other genres, from the syncopated Brazilian rhythms of Bossa Nova to American blues, ragtime, and jazz. Intended to give you a systematically presented technical foundation, while building a varied, enjoyable repertoire. Includes "Pomp and Circumstance," "Habenera," "The Can Can," "Carcassi Nova," "Romance of the Roses," "Danny Boy," "Chromatic Rag," more. Spiralbound. 108 pp.
05-654 $24.95

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THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR FINGERSTYLE METHOD by David Hamburger Photo
Book/2 CD pack. Introduces you to the two most essential fingerstyle approaches for playing American roots music: Travis picking and steady-bass style. 18 in-depth lessons cover topics such as: from backup to melody, eighth notes and syncopation, steady-bass blues, triplet feel, quicker chord changes, seventh chords up the neck, swinging the blues, open-D tuning, more. Each lesson teaches new techniques, concepts, chord voicings and shows you how to practice and get them under your fingers. Then you'll use what you've learned to play a new song or solo break. Includes easy arrangements of 15 songs with full lyrics and suggested listening. Note/tab. 77 pp.
49-331948 $24.95

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THE ART OF CONTEMPORARY TRAVIS PICKING by Mark Hanson Photo
A clear method for alternating-bass fingerpicking styles. Includes play-a-long CD. Recommended. Note/tab, 65 pp.
199-1 $19.95

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THE ART OF SOLO FINGERPICKING: HOW TO PLAY ALTERNATING-BASS FINGERSTYLE GUITAR SOLOS by Mark Hanson Photo
A fine follow-up to "The Art of Contemporary Travis Picking" featuring advanced techniques and solos. Note/tab. Includes CD, 80 pp.
199-2 $19.95

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TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY FINGERPICKING STYLES FOR GUITAR - 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Happy Traum Photo
A special anniversary edition of two books that pioneered the fingerpicking craze of the early seventies: "Fingerpicking Styles for Guitar" and it's long out of print sequel "Traditional and Contemporary Guitar Fingerpicking Styles." Landmark transcriptions of fingerpicking greats such as Mississippi John Hurt, Etta Baker, Merle Travis, Doc Watson, John Fahey, Dave Van Ronk, Joseph Spence, Eric Schoenberg, and many others, plus Happy's clear method for learning fingerstyle. 30 songs in all. Includes brief biographies and photos of each artist, updated arrangements and a new foreword by Happy. Note/tab. 142 pp.
01-965010 $24.95

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TRAVIS-STYLE GUITAR FROM SCRATCH by Bruce Emery Photo
Travis-Style guitar is a fingerstyle technique where you play a melody line over an independent, alternating bassline. Picking up from the simpler form taught in "Fingerstyle Guitar From Scratch," this shows you how to incorporate the melody itself to create instrumental versions of songs. Experienced players may find some challenges toward the end. Clear, funny & recommended! Spiralbound, 85 pp.
578-12 $16.50

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WORLD GUITAR by Greg P. Herriges Photo
Book/CD pack. This guide to the traditional styles of cultures around the world provides lessons on existing guitar traditions, plus new arrangements of non-guitar music from Asia and the Middle East. Learn techniques and tunes from Afro-pop and African acoustic styles, Middle Eastern oud and saz, Indian veena and sitar, Chinese pipa, Japanese koto, Spanish guitar, Celtic folk, Andean folk, Brazilian jazz, Mexican Mariachi, and Hawaiian slack-key. For each style you're given the proper tuning, scale or key, style of picking (either plectrum, fingerstyle or hybrid; the majority are fingerpicked), and characteristic sound that calls for a certain type of guitar, mostly acoustic. CD includes demos of all the exercises, plus slow demos of the most challenging parts, and scale and technique demos where relevant. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 72 pp.
49-695824 $19.95

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Fingerpicking Guitar Methods
Fingerstyle Guitar Personality Folios
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Fingerstyle Guitar Personality Folios

ACOUSTIC GUITAR MASTERCLASS - ED GERHARD: THE GUITAR SONGBOOK Photo
Book/CD set. 10 of Gerhard's most beautiful solo guitar pieces - transcribed by Gerhard himself. On the CD he carefully describes and demonstrates all the key passages for each song. Includes "Blue Highway," "Crow," "Duet," "Farther Along," "Homage," "Shallow Brown," more. Note/tab. 71 pp.
05-746 $21.95

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ACOUSTIC GUITAR MASTERCLASS - LAURENCE JUBER: THE GUITARIST ANTHOLOGY, VOL. 1 Photo
Book/CD set. Contains 16 of Juber's most popular solo guitar pieces in standard, DADGAD, and other alternate tunings - all transcribed by Juber himself. Plus, on the CD he walks you through the key aspects of each arrangement. Includes "Strawberry Fields Forever," "Solo Flight," "Mosaic," "Still Warm," more. Note/tab. 107 pp.
03-001 $24.95

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ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES - AL PETTEWAY: CELTIC, BLUES AND BEYOND Photo
Book/CD set. All the tunes from the CD "Shades of Blue" and a few Celtic chestnuts in note/tab. Includes "After Dark," "Alphonso Brown Is Back in Town," "The Darkest Hour," "E funk," "Tony's Rag," more. On the CD Al walks you through the techniques and patterns of each. 104 pp.
03-008 $24.95

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ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES - DAVID CULLEN: GRATEFUL GUITAR Photo
Book/CD set. Transcriptions of 10 fabulous solo guitar arrangements to 10 classic Dead songs: "Casey Jones," "Eyes of The World," "Friend of The Devil," "Ripple," more. Cullen walks you through his arrangements on the CD, covering all the key aspects. Note/tab. 79 pp.
17-003 $21.95

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ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES - LAURENCE JUBER: THE GUITARIST ANTHOLOGY, VOL. 2 Photo
Book/CD set. 16 great solo arrangements transcribed in note/tab. Juber walks you through key aspects of each on the CD. Includes "I Saw Her Standing There," "Little Wing," "Along The Way," "Buffalo Nickel," "Breaking Point," more. 110 pp.
03-002 $24.95

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AMERICAN PRIMITIVE GUITAR taught by John Fahey Photo
Book/3-CD set. A wide variety of instrumental solos for the intermediate guitarist. Note/tab, with 3 CDs featuring phrase-by-phrase instruction. With a general discussion of pattern picking and the use of the alternate bass. Selections include: "In Christ There is No East or West," "Some Summer Day," "The Last Steam Engine Train," "Take A Look At That Baby," "The Approaching of the Disco Void," more. Includes "Wireless" article from 1998, focusing on his life andd the impact of his music. 56 pp.
02-99802BCD $24.95

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BEST OF ALEX DE GRASSI Photo
Note-for-note transcriptions by Alex himself for nine songs, with performance notes for each: "Blood & Jasmine," "Blue Trout," "Bright Sky," "Cumulus," "Deep at Night," "Klamath," "Short Order," "Sleeping Lady" and "Turning: Turning Back." Includes an extensive intro by Alex on his approach to composing and performing. Note/tab. 104 pp.
49-690822 $19.95

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BEST OF TOMMY EMMANUEL Photo
12 transcriptions from the versatile, award-winning Aussie guitarist, including: "Blue Moon," "Can't Get Enough," "Classical Gas," "Countrywide," "Determination," "Guitar Boogie Shuffle," "Hearts Grow Fonder," "The Hunt," "Initiation," "The Journey," "Stevie's Blues" and "Up from down Under." Note/tab. 141 pp.
49-690909 $19.95

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CHET ATKINS - VINTAGE FINGERSTYLE Photo
Transcriptions and performance tips for 14 of Chet's early hits, including "Lady Madonna," "Arkansas Traveler," "The Claw," "Blue Echo," "Lover, Come Back to Me," "My Little Waltz," "Trambone," "When You Wish Upon A Star," "Yankee Doodle Dixie," more. Note/tab. 78 pp.
49-694878 $19.95

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CHET ATKINS IN THREE DIMENSIONS, VOLUME 1 by Chet Atkins, Deyan Bratic, John McClellan Photo
This tribute contains twenty-two of Chet's greatest solos and duets along with interviews with his daughter, Merle Atkins Russell and close friends Jerry Reed, Vince Gill, Eddy Arnold, Don Mclean and others. Gives insight into the character of an American original, who did so much to shape the course of music history and the guitar, and most importantly, helped thousands over the course of his life through kindness and generosity. He was a special man, a special artist... a hero to the millions of lives he touched. The Atkins family shares many rare photographs. Includes, "Heartaches," "Caravan," "When You Wish Upon a Star" (live version), "Music to Watch Girls by," "Stars and Stripes Forever," "Jerry's Breakdown," "Nashtown Ville" and many others. Note/tab. Intermediate/advanced. 208 pp.
02-20385 $29.95

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CHET ATKINS IN THREE DIMENSIONS, VOLUME 2 by John McClellan & Deyan Bratic Photo
The second book in the acclaimed series that showcases the life of Mr. Guitar. Chet Atkins was a man of many titles: producer, record executive, friend and one of the greatest all-round guitarists in music history. Interviews include: Dolly Parton, Steve Wariner, John D. Loudermilk, Mark Knopfler, Paul Yandell, Jerry Byrd, Janis Ian, Boots Randolph, Wayne Carson, many more. Definitive transcriptions (many for the first time) of 26 of Chet's greatest solos and duets: "Gallopin' on the Guitar," "Liza," "Muskrat Ramble," "Frankie and Johnny," "Mister Sandman," "Smile," "Sweet Georgia Brown," "The Early Dawn," "The Entertainer," "Stump Water," "Dark Eyes," "Winter Walkin'," "Embraceable You," the tour de force piece - Jerry Reed's "Lightning Rod" (recorded by Reed, produced by Chet) and many others. Rare photographs. Note/tab. 375 pp.
02-20839 $49.95

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CHET ATKINS PLAYS BACK HOME HYMNS transcribed by Jerry R. Ozee Photo
Transcriptions from the album of the same title. 12 familiar hymns, including "Amazing Grace," "Further Along," "Lonesome Valley," "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," more. With performance notes and fingerings. Note/tab. 56 pp.
02-99766 $14.95

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DOYLE DYKES: VIRTUOSO GUITAR ed. by Aaron Stang Photo
Doyle Dykes is the natural heir to Chet Atkins' throne. He plays with astounding feel and unheard of technique. 14 originals and his hugely popular arrangement of The Beatles' song "Girl." Includes: "Angels' Desire," "Birmingham Steele," "Caleb's Report," "Celtic Cowboy," "Howling of the Wood," "Miss Haley's Music Box," "Misty Nights in Tokyo," "Music of the Night Ships," "Self Portrait on Acoustic Guitar," "The Changing of the Guard," "The Jawbone," "The Road Back Home," "The Visitation," "White Rose for Heidi," "Wabash Cannonball," and "Country Fried Picking'."
05-664 $24.95

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ENDLESS ROAD - TOMMY EMMANUEL by Tommy Emmanuel; transcribed by Mark Pritcher Photo
Transcription book to the album of the same name. Not for the faint of heart, this outstanding collection of intermediate/advanced solos includes two pop standards: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "Mona Lisa," plus 13 original compositions. Pritcher has added suggested chord progressions to serve as a harmonic guide. Detailed performance notes and select chord grid diagrams further enhance accessibility. Tommy's music incorporates thumbpicking, jazzy single lines, chord-melody arranging techniques, complex use of harmonics & more. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 192 pp.
02-20872 $19.95

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FAVORITE ORIGINAL SOLOS AND ARRANGEMENTS by John Standefer Photo
Book/CD set. Great solo fingerstyle guitar arrangements by 2002 National Champion Fingerstyle Guitarist Standefer. Contains John's most loved original pieces written in his own format, which he calls 'Picture-Perfect' TAB. This new method of writing guitar music makes it more complete, easier and faster to learn. Includes all but 2 of the pieces from his CD, "Guitar Stories." 79 pp.
02-20465BCD $19.95

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FINGERPICKING ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Photo
14 of ALW's best arranged for intermediate-level solo guitar. Each solo combines melody & harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangement. "All I Ask of You," "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," "Memory," "The Music of the Night," "With One Look," more. Includes an easy intro to basic fingerstyle. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-699839 $7.95

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FINGERPICKING BACH Photo
14 masterpieces from Johann Sebastian Bach arranged for intermediate guitarists: "Air on the G String," "Bourree in E Minor," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Little Prelude No. 2 in C Major," "Minuet in G," "Prelude in C Major," "Quia Respexit," "Sheep May Safely Graze," "Sleepers, Awake," more. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-699793 $8.95

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FINGERPICKING BEATLES arranged by Fred Sokolow Photo
20 songs, including "Come Together," "Hey Jude," "Let It Be," more. The easiest arrangements come first in the book and gradually become harder. Shows how to read chord grids and tab and includes a 1-page chord dictionary. Note/tab, 64 pp.
49-699404 $14.95

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FINGERPICKING BEATLES - REVISED & EXPANDED EDITION Photo
30 songs carefully arranged for intermediate guitarists. Includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. "Across the Universe," "All You Need Is Love," "Blackbird," "Can't Buy Me Love," "Hey Jude," "In My Life," "Lady Madonna," "Let It Be," "Love Me Do," "Michelle," "Norwegian Wood," "Nowhere Man," "The Long and Winding Road," "Ticket To Ride," "Yellow Submarine," "Yesterday," more. Note/tab. 118 pp.
49-699049 $19.95

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FINGERPICKING DYLAN by Jerry Willard Photo
13 arrangements. 46pp.
01-179740 $17.95

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FINGERPICKING MOZART Photo
15 of Mozart's timeless compositions arranged for intermediate guitarists: "Ave Verum (Jesu, Word of God Incarnate)," "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," "Laudate Dominum," "Minuet in G Major, k. 1," "Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major," "Piano Sonata in A," "Rondo in C Major," more. Note/tab. 32 pp.
49-699794 $8.95

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FINGERPICKING PAUL SIMON arranged by Marcel Robinson Photo
17 of Paul Simon's greatest hits: "Mrs. Robinson," "The Boxer," "Scarborough Fair/Canticle," "The Sound of Silence," "Homeward Bound," "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover," "Mother and Child Reunion," "Loves Me Like A Rock," "Kodachrome," "Graceland," more. Note/tab. 40 pp.
01-210909 $17.95

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FINGERPICKING, FLATPICKING AND SLIDE - GUITAR STYLES OF MERLE WATSON by Merle Watson with Doc Watson Photo
During the 15 years that Merle Watson toured and recorded with his father, Doc Watson, the duo was one of the most popular musical teams in folk music history. On these two CDs, Merle teaches the traditional fingerpicking, flatpicking and slide guitar styles for which he was famous. Doc joins Merle in a dynamic demonstration of "twin guitars" as they take apart some of their most requested duets and explain, in detail, how each part is played. Over 25 songs including "Will the Circle be Unbroken," "Southbound," "Day Break Blues," "Cotten-Eyed Joe," "Wabash Cannonball," "Honky Tonkin'," "Old Joe Clark," "Salt Creek," more! Note/tab. Intermediate level. 52 pp.
300-536 $29.95

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FINGERSTYLE & SLIDE GUITAR IN OPEN TUNINGS taught by John Fahey Photo
Book/3-CD set. Fahey was a pioneer in composing and arranging guitar solos in open tunings. He teaches a wide variety of techniques, musical textures and styles. The 3 CDs provide phrase-by-phrase instruction. Selections include: "On The Sunny Side Of The Ocean," "Requiem for John Hurt," "Auld Lang Syne," "The Union Pacific," "Spanish Two Step," more. Intermediate. Extensive intro on Fahey's career and an interview (circa 1982) with Stefan Grossman. Note/tab, 56 pp.
02-99801BCD $24.95

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JOHN DENVER - FOLK SINGER Photo
15 songs transcribed note-for-note for guitar with melody and lyrics from this country-folk entertainer: "Fly Away," "I Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado," "Leaving on a Jet Plane," "Mr. Bojangles," "Paradise," "Potter's Wheel," "Rhymes and Reasons," "Rocky Mountain High," "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "This Old Guitar," "Today," more. Note/tab. 62 pp.
49-500984 $19.95

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JOHN RENBOURN: FOLK, BLUES & BEYOND; CELTIC MELODIES & OPEN TUNINGS; AND THE JAZZ TINGE by John Renbourn Photo
This comprehensive book/3-CD set brings together a variety of fingerstyle arrangements featured in three of Renbourn's video lessons. Note/tab. 120 pp.
02-98511BCD $29.95

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LEO KOTTKE TRANSCRIBED Mark Hanson Photo
Book/CD pack. Note-for-note transcriptions for four tunes: "William Powell," "A Trout Toward Noon," "Times Twelve" and "First To Go." The 70-minute CD includes slow and performance speed versions of each tune, plus measure-by-measure instruction. Note/tab. 62 pp.
199-6 $19.95

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LEO KOTTKE: EIGHT SONGS edited & transcribed by John Stropes Photo
Includes "Bean Time," "Fisherman," "Ojo," "Jack Fig,", and others. Note/tab. 94 pp.
49-120 $14.95

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MARTIN SIMPSON TEACHES ALTERNATE TUNINGS: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO OPEN AND ALTERNATE TUNINGS taught by Martin Simpson Photo
Book/DVD set. Simpson teaches how the important tunings relate to standard tunings and each other. He covers open G, D and C tunings, DADGAD tuning, suspended 4th modal tunings, more - from popular 19th century pieces to today's rock songs. Note/tab. Booklet with the essentials of reading music. DVD is 59 min.
20-20415 $23.95

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MERLE TRAVIS GUITAR STYLE by Merle Travis & Tommy Flint Photo
Starts with a few pages of biography. His style is explained using dozens of examples. Includes CD of Tommy Flint. Note/tab. 173 pp.
02-93344BCD $29.95

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PAUL SIMON TRANSCRIBED by Mark Hanson Photo
10 note-for-note transcriptions with detailed instructions. Songs include "Scarborough Fair," "59th Street Bridge Song," "Late Great Johnny Ace," "Hearts and Bones," "Peace Like A River," more. Note/tab. 96 pp.
01-172618 $19.95

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PAUL YANDELL COLLECTION by Craig Dobbins Photo
Book/CD set. 10 great Paul Yandell originals from his solo CDs: "Forever Chet," "Say It Again," "Mayfield" and "In The Groove," transcribed by Craig Dobbins. With background notes from Paul, plus performance tips and chord diagrams. Tributes from Jerry Reed, Fred Gretsch, Steve Wariner and Kirk Sand. CD includes the original recordings of all 10 tunes. Note/tab. Intermediate. 77 pp.
02-21759BCD $19.95

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POPULAR SONGS FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Laurence Juber Photo
Book/CD pack. 12 beautiful solo guitar arrangements in standard and altered tunings arranged by two-time Grammy-winning fingerstylist Laurence Juber. The one hour Masterclass CD features Juber teaching and playing each song. "Alison," "Angie," "Every Breath You Take," "God Only Knows," "In My Life," "Let It Be," "Maybe I'm Amazed," "My Girl," "My Love," "Oh! Darling," "Stand by Me" and "Your Song." Note/tab. 63 pp.
49-700180 $19.95

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THE COMPLETE CHET ATKINS GUITAR METHOD by Chet Atkins Photo
Book/CD set. Thorough method with an emphasis on theory and exercises. Many keys are presented with scales, chords, accompaniment styles and examples for each. Edited, revised, & expanded by Tommy Flint. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 108 pp.
02-93232BCD $24.95

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THE HANK WILLIAMS SONGBOOK arranged by Fred Sokolow Photo
26 classics in easy-to-intermediate fingerpicking and flatpicking arrangements. Includes "Cold, Cold Heart," "Hey, Good Lookin'," "Honky Tonkin'," "I Saw the Light," "Long Gone Lonesome Blues," "Mansion on the Hill," "There's a Tear in My Beer," "Your Cheatin' Heart," more. Note/tab. 79 pp.
49-699255 $14.95

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THE MIKE MARSHALL COLLECTION by Mike Marshall Photo
In thirty years of playing, Marshall has enjoyed an amazing opportunity to compose music for some incredible players. These pieces were created to fit the musical situation at hand: the players, the instrumentation, the music that they were interested in exploring. In most cases, these tunes where learned by ear and those who played them never saw charts like these. Multi-instrumentalist Matt Flinner took on the task of transcribing Mike's music into notation and tab. Intermediate. 47 pp.
02-99529 $9.95

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THE MUSIC OF LEO KOTTKE transcribed by Mark Hanson Photo
Note-for-note transcriptions from Kottke's actual recordings. Includes each song recorded at half-speed on included CD! Tunes include, "Busted Bicycle," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," Theme from "The Rick and Bob Report," "Crow River Waltz," and "Little Beaver." Note/tab. 48 pp.
01-072672 $19.95

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THE MUSIC OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD ARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Fred Sokolow Photo
9 classics, including "Friend of the Devil," "Deal," "Ripple," more. Learn how to play fingerpick backup while singing, play an instrumental solo, and begin and end each tune. On the 2 included CDs, each is played at regular and slow tempo. Includes lyrics. Note/tab, with lead sheets. 56 pp.
02-99408BCD $24.95

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TOMMY EMMANUEL - ONLY trans. by Mark Pritcher Photo
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the hottest fingerpicking guitar stars today. Note-for-note transcriptions of the solos from his album of the same title. The performance notes help players over potential hurdles and give insight into his style and techniques. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 167 pp.
02-20345 $19.95

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TOMMY EMMANUEL FINGERSTYLE GUITAR METHOD taught by Tommy Emmanuel Photo
Book/CD set. The incomparable Emmanuel presents four fingerstyle exercises, an arrangement of "Freight Train," and two signature compositions- "Mister Guitar" and "Dixie McGuire." Includes a chord chart. Intermediate to advanced in difficulty, these tunes literally involve the thumbs of both hands! Standard tuning. Note/tab. 24 pp.
02-20439BCD $15.95

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WAYNE HENDERSON - MADE & PLAYED, TRANSCRIBED FOR FLATPICKING AND FINGERSTYLE GUITAR trans. by David Ziegele Photo
Note-for-note transcriptions of Wayne's first solo album, plus the bonus tune, "Lime Rock." Five work best in fingerstyle, because they are played in either alternating-thumb or Carter-style, and the others can be either flatpicked or fingerpicked. With an introduction to Wayne's style & techniques and a brief guide to reading tablature. Foreword by Alen St. John. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 87 pp.
666-1 $29.95

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101 EASY FINGERSTYLE GUITAR SOLOS by Larry McCabe Photo
Book/CD set. Contains a wealth of time-honored songs arranged for beginning to intermediate guitarists. Many styles are covered, including American standards, country songs, blues, hymns and spirituals, calypso, train songs, European standards, childrens songs, Christmas songs, Stephen Foster songs, patriotic songs, light classical, and more. These great-sounding solos can be played on any 6 or 12-string guitar. The CD contains every song in the book played note-for-note. Note/tab, 104 pp.
02-99333BCD $19.95

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5-STRING BANJO STYLES FOR 6-STRING GUITAR by Craig Dobbins Photo
Book/CD set. Presents six complete songs and 19 licks and patterns (in both standard and open G tuning) in the styles of banjoists Earl Scruggs and Allen Shelton, and guitarists Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. (Also included is the 3-finger roll tour de force "Strike It Rich" by 2001 Winfield Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Richard Smith.) Note/tab, with fingerings, chord diagrams, and performance notes; a discography of suggested listening. The CD includes all the songs, with licks and patterns demonstrated both slowly and up to tempo. Intermediate/advanced. 45 pp.
02-20622BCD $17.95

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ACOUSTIC GUITAR MASTERCLASS SERIES - HENRY MANCINI: PINK GUITAR Photo
Book/CD set. 12 classics arranged for solo guitar by 12 masters: "The Pink Panther" by Laurence Juber, "Peter Gunn" by Pat Donohue, "Moon River" by Ed Gerhard, "Dear Heart" by Wayne Johnson, more. Each artist walks you through the critical elements of each on the CD. Same program as the Grammy Award-winning CD of the same title!
03-009 $24.95

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ACOUSTIC ROCK arranged by Marcel Robinson Photo
Fingerstyle arrangements of 19 acoustic hits. Includes "Best of My Love," "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "Dust in the Wind," "Fire and Rain," "Learning to Fly," "Norwegian Wood," "Patience," "Signs," "Time in a Bottle," more. Note/tab. 79 pp.
49-699251 $12.95

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ACOUSTIC SOLO SERIES - ACOUSTIC GUITAR SOLOS Photo
Book/CD set. 12 amazing arrangements, all in standard tuning (with a few simple variations), by David Cullen, Mike Dowling, Laurence Juber, Al Petteway, Doug Smith and Kenny Sultan. Many genres covered. Includes "The 5:55," "Bahama Beach," "Blue Counterpoint," "Crest Of The Revolution," "Go Ahead And Play," "Groove Etude," "Indigo Blue," "Midari," "Nitpickin'," "Slippin' And Drippin'," "Sunday Sonata," and "The Tempest." CD includes the original recordings. Note/tab, with performance notes. 93 pp.
03-013 $24.95

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ACOUSTIC SOLO SERIES - DADGAD GUITAR SOLOS Photo
Book/CD set. 12 pieces in DADGAD tuning from 3 Grammy-nominated artists: Laurence Juber, Al Petteway and Doug Smith. From funky jazz to Celtic. Includes "Breaking Point," "Buffalo Nickel," "Catch!," "She Moved Through The Faire," "Cobalt Blue," "Order Of Magnitude," "Out Of The Darkness," "Renewal," "Smoky Mountain Morning," "Spindrift," "The White Pass Trail," "The West Wind." CD includes the original recordings. Note/tab with performance notes. 89 pp.
03-012 $24.95

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ADVANCED FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Ken Perlman Photo
Book/CD pack. This follow-up to "Fingerstyle Guitar" (49-112) features 33 highly playable guitar arrangements for advanced players and a guide to technical and theoretical knowledge for intermediate players who want to advance. Explores new techniques such as drone bass, walking bass, boogie-woogie bass, stride bass, slapping the strings, movable jazz-chord forms, more. Tunes are organized according to genre: Alternating Bass Pieces, Country Blues, Fiddle Tunes, Ragtime, more. All tunes are played on the CD. Formerly titled "Contemporary Fingerstyle Guitar." Note/tab. 213 pp.
49-1306 $24.95

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ALL-TIME STANDARDS - 16 SONGS FOR SOLO GUITAR IN "TRAVIS PICKING" STYLE by David Hamburger Photo
Travis Picking is a great accompaniment style for folk and ragtime. Try it on these 16 standards: "Blue and Sentimental," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Day By Day," "I Remember You," "I've Found A New Baby," "Is You Is, or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby)," "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Let's Get Away From It All," "Mood Indigo," "The Nearness of You," "Pennies from Heaven," "Russian Lullaby," "She's Funny That Way," "Sometimes I'm Happy," "That Old Feeling" and "What a Diff'rence a Day Made." Note/tab. 30 pp.
49-699737 $7.95

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BEST LATIN SONGS Photo
17 great songs arranged for fingerstyle guitar including "Malaguena," "Summer Samba," "Perfidia," "Granada," "Frenesi," "The Girl From Ipanema," "Besame Mucho," more. Note/tab. 62 pp.
49-699132 $12.95

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BOB DYLAN ANTHOLOGY - GUITAR TABLATURE EDITION Photo
Over 60 songs arranged for guitar with melody, complete lyrics and chord diagrams: "All Along the Watchtower," "Blowin' in the Wind," "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall," "Tangled Up in Blue," "Just Like A Woman," "The Times They Are A-Changin'," "To Make You Feel My Love," "Forever Young," "Just Like A Woman," "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," "Maggie's Farm," "Gotta Serve Somebody," more. With a short section on strumming and fingerpicking patterns, and Travis picking. Note/tab. 344 pp.
01-975436 $29.95

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CHRISTMAS FINGERSTYLE GUITAR - PLAIN & FANCY by Bruce Emery Photo
Traditional carols arranged at 3 playing levels. The first can be played by a beginner, level 3 is challenging. Lyrics, chord diagrams, and tab. 20 pages of "Fingerstyle Guitar 101" teach/review the basics. Includes "Deck The Halls," "Silent Night," "O Christmas Tree," more. Clear, funny and recommended! Companion sound clips available online. Spiralbound, 95 pp.
578-9 $16.50

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CLASSIC PRAISE & WORSHIP SOLOS FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Larry Rench Photo
Book/CD set. Great for congregations or instrumental groups, to accompany services, or just to enjoy at home. Seasonal songs are included. Each of the 12 well-known hymns is arranged twice - easier and more challenging. The same hand positions are used, so that the first setting is a foundation for the more elaborate techniques used in the second. Includes "Day By Day," "In The Garden," "What Child Is This?" "Silent Night," more. Performance notes, chord symbols and lyrics. Note/tab. 64 pp.
20-22897 $16.95

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CLASSIC ROCK FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR Photo
18 songs, including "Angie," "Dream On," "Dust in the Wind," "Every Breath You Take," "Free Bird," "Layla," "You're in My Heart," "Fire and Rain," "Wonderful Tonight," "Imagine," "Brown Eyed Girl," "Just the Way You Are," more. Note/tab. 78 pp.
49-699059 $10.95

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DIXIELAND TUNES FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR Photo
Book/CD set. A wonderful collection of Dixieland "Indiana," "Bill Bailey," "12th Street Rag," "When the Saints Go Marching In," "Thats a Plenty," "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans," "Royal Garden B