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Fingerpicking Guitar Methods
Fingerstyle Guitar Personality Folios
Other Fingerstyle Guitar Collections
Fingerstyle Guitar - Celtic and English
Fingerstyle Guitar - Christmas
All of the books in the Fingerpicking Guitar section feature tablature.

100 ACOUSTIC LESSONS - GUITAR LESSON GOLDMINE by Chad Johnson & Michael Mueller Photo

Book/2 CD pack. Chock full of information this book covers an incredible number of techniques: basic to advanced chords, chord embellishments, basic to advanced fingerstyle, alternate tuning, Carter style, percussive techniques, fingerstyle arranging, counterpoint, muting techniques, harp technique, capos, Jimmy Page style, Leo Kottke style, Tommy Emmanuel style, Django Reinhardt style, slide, bluegrass, acoustic blues, country blues, Irish, slack key, ragtime, Brazilian, swing, classical, flamenco, and much more. 100 individual modules give you detailed instruction with playing examples, useful tips, scale diagrams, chord grids, photos, more. The CDs contain performance demos of every example in book. Just about everything you ever wanted to know about Acoustic guitar. Note/tab. 203 pp.
49-696456 $24.99

ACOUSTIC ARTISTRY - TAPPING, SLAPPING, AND PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES FOR CLASSICAL & FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Evan Hirschelman Photo

Book/CD pack. Take your acoustic playing outside of the box with extended techniques for classical and fingerstyle guitar. Features an in-depth exploration into a variety of tapping, slapping, and percussion methods. Includes loads of exercises, helpful tips and compositional studies, plus a CD with 99 demo tracks. Teaches: tapping basics, single line tapping, intervallic & polyphonic tapping, slapping basics, slapping lines, percussion basics, rudiments, additional techniques, compositional studies, more. Note/tab. 94 pp.
49-695922 $19.99

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

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

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 $15.99

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 $26.99

BEGINNER'S FINGERPICKING GUITAR: RAGTIME, POP, BLUES AND JAZZ taught by Fred Sokolow Photo

3-CD/Book set. 3 full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Lesson One: Basic picking patterns for pop songs and rock ballads, shuffle beat/boogie woogie, moving bass lines, playing leads with thumb beat. Lesson Two - Songs: "Bill Bailey," "Cocaine," "Oh Babe, Aint No Lie," "Maple Leaf Rag," more. Lesson Three: Moveable chords, rockabilly leads, chord families, changing keys. Songs: "Nine Pound Hammer," "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," "Wabash Cannonball," "Bury Me Beneath The Willow Tree." Beginning/intermediate. 48 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-20497BCD $24.95

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

CELTIC MELODIES FOR FINGERPICKING GUITAR by John Renbourn, Stefan Grossman, and Duck Baker Photo

We can order this for you or you can DOWNLOAD IT NOW! Just click one of the download links below. 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.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-99805BCD $24.95

CLASSIC RAGTIME GUITAR taught by Stefan Grossman, Duck Baker, and Leo Wijnkamp, Jr. Photo

We can order this for you or you can DOWNLOAD IT NOW! Just click one of the download links below. 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.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-99462BCD $24.95

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.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
49-695171 $17.99

COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR BASICS - LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BLUES FINGERPICKING AND SLIDE Photo

Book/CD pack. From the master teachers at Acoustic Guitar magazine. Explore the essential sounds of country blues as played by seminal guitarists such as Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy and Lightnin' Hopkins. In these ten lessons, you'll learn the basics of blues fingerpicking, play some ragtime licks and cool turnarounds, learn walking bass lines, try your hand at slide guitar, and more. Includes exercises, licks and full songs, all demonstrated on the CD. Note/tab. 58 pp.
49-696222 $19.99

EASY FINGERPICKING GUITAR by Andrew DuBrock Photo

Book/CD pack. Completely new to the guitar? Strummed chords before but always wanted to fingerpick? Or tried fingerpicking but could never get the hang of it? This book/CD pack is for you. The progressive approach is designed to bring you from an absolute beginning level to a point at which you can play many songs with multiple picking patterns - and even create countless patterns of your own. CD includes every example in the book. Works for any acoustic or electric guitar. Very well organized with lots of information beginners need. Recommended. Note/tab. 56 pp.
49-696475 $14.99

ESSENTIAL FINGERPICKING GUITAR by Stefan Grossman Photo

The book is supported by 3 CDs containing 3 full hours of meticulous instruction. Note/tab. 24 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-98504BCD $24.95

FIDDLE TUNES FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

Book/CD set. These lessons present several approaches to the challenge of arranging and playing American fiddle tunes & Celtic melodies on the guitar. Dave Laibman's arrangement of "Colored Aristocracy" features a Chet Atkins approach. "Midnight on the Water," a beautiful Texas waltz, was arranged by Duck Baker and features counterpoint lines and variations on the theme. "The West Wind" is an evocative Irish air played with a classical feel. American fiddle tunes: "Boys, My Money's All Gone" played in a Nashville style and "Last of Callahan," an arrangement using a counterpoint bass line played against the melody. Fiddle tunes from Ireland and America: "Rights of Man" and "Drunken Wagoner" both played in a dropped D tuning (D A D G B E). Note/tab. 3 full hours of instruction. 24 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-99460BCD $24.95

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

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.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-98505BCD $24.95

FINGERPICKING GUITAR SOLOS IN OPEN TUNINGS taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

Book/3-CD set. 12 tunes arranged in open tunings - lesson one is an introduction to open G tuning, with walk throughs of "Just a Closer Walk With Thee," and "Black Mountain Rag." Lesson 2 presents open C tuning using "House Carpenter," performed by Clarence Ashley. Lesson 3 introduces EADEAE tuning and a walk through of "La Rotta" and "Lord Inchiquin." Also presents an intro and performance of "Lord Mayo." The 3 CDs presents 3 hours of phrase-by-phrase instruction. Intermediate level, 36 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-99461BCD $24.95

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.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-20619BCD $24.95

FINGERPICKING MADE EASY taught by Happy Traum Photo

Book/3 CD pack. This helpful method in the use of right-hand patterns for both song accompaniment and solo melody playing gives novice pickers a thorough introduction to the fingerpicking style, and shows how it can be immediately applied to more than a dozen great songs. Once these patterns are mastered, the student will be able to go on to the more advanced fingerpicking styles of Mississippi John Hurt, Doc Watson, Merle Travis, and other great players. Comb-bound. Note/tab. 13 pp.
300-628 $37.50

FINGERSTYLE BASICS FOR GUITAR by Lenny Molotov Photo

New York City Guitar School instructor Molotov guides you into fingerstyle. Best for those with a basic familiarity with open chords and strumming. First lesson - the thumb must always be outside of the fingers. Then, after simple exercises, it's on to arpeggios and solos. Detailed study of the use of thumb and fingers, the physics of playing ("angle of attack"), ever-deeper technique studies, all presented in a study-at-your-own-pace format. Videos available at the NYC Guitar School's YouTube channel provide further help. Spiralbound, 111 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
62-02 $15.95

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 $14.99

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

FINGERSTYLE GUITAR COMPLETE EDITION by Lou Manzi, Nathaniel Gunod & Steve Eckels Photo

Book/CD set. MP3 CD - over 2 hours of music! Includes beginning, intermediate & mastering sections. This comprehensive book offers progressive skill building exercises, clear descriptions and photos, tons of solos and examples to play, effective practice tips for good musical development, more. Beginning concepts include chord theory, modes, drop-D tuning, more. Intermediate moves on to alternate tunings, fingerpicking patterns, barre chords, styles ranging from Celtic to contemporary New Age, more. Advanced follows with the free stroke, shifting, tremolo, left- and right-hand tapping, much more. Note/tab. 287 pp.
20-36612 $29.99

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

FINGERSTYLE JAZZ GUITAR CHORD SOLOING by Paul Musso Photo

Teaches the technique of "chord soloing." This technique is extremely valuable to all guitarists because chords and melodies are played together; there is no need for an accompanying instrument. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of chord soloing. Novice guitarists start at the beginning and work through the book slowly. Intermediate players may want to find a chapter that looks challenging and start at that point. By the end of this book, you will be able to take any lead sheet and turn it into a guitar arrangement. Free online audio. Intermediate. 148 pp.
02-20758 $24.99

FIRST LESSONS FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Steve Eckels Photo

Book/CD set. Eckels has carefully designed each lesson to allow for smooth progression. Each of the ten lessons contains the four pillars of practice: scales, reading, progressions and repertoire. Developed in the classroom, this book provides arrangements of beautiful guitar pieces in a basic form, and instructions for how to embellish them in your own way. Includes shortcuts for learning to read music, and fingerstyle accompaniment patterns such as the famous "Travis" pattern. 44 pp.
02-30108BCD $9.99

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

HAL LEONARD FINGERSTYLE GUITAR METHOD by Chad Johnson Photo

Book/CD pack. Your complete guide to learning fingerstyle guitar. Aimed at intermediate players who are comfortable with a pick but know nothing about fingerstyle. Covers: right hand independence, Travis picking, block-chord style, alternate tunings, arranging for solo guitar, more. Uses real songs to teach you basics of fingerstyle guitar in the the styles of the Beatles, Leo Kottke, Paul Simon, Robert Johnson, James Taylor, Adrian Legg, David Wilcox, and many others. "Annie's Song," "Blowin' in the Wind," "Fire and Rain," "Imagine," "Landslide," "Tears in Heaven," "Yesterday," more. Note/tab. 103 pp.
49-697378 $17.99

HAPPY TRAUM - FINGERPICKING GUITAR BUNDLE PACK Photo

Book/DVD pack. Includes the book "Traditional and Contemporary Fingerpicking Styles for Guitar" (01-965010) and the DVD "Easy Steps to Fingerpicking Guitar" (300-DVD7) in one money-saving pack! The book includes 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 others, plus Happy's clear method for learning fingerstyle. 30 songs in all. Note/tab. In the DVD, Happy teaches you to maintain a steady rhythmic pulse with your thumb while picking out off-the-beat melody notes with your fingers using a foolproof method to "rewire your brain" and make it second nature. Includes note/tab booklet. 142 page book, 100 minute DVD.
300-619 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

HAPPY TRAUM'S COMPLETE FINGERPICKING GUITAR METHOD - GETTING STARTED IN BLUES, COUNTRY AND RAGTIME taught by Happy Traum Photo

We can order this for you or you can DOWNLOAD IT NOW! Just click one of the download links below. 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.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
300-575 $59.95

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

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

MY FIRST GOSPEL GUITAR PICKING SONGS by Steve Kaufman Photo

Book/CD set. An ideal book for beginners interested in learning country-style guitar and basic reading skills. Kaufman uses his award-winning method to teach principles of flatpicking, basic chord fingerings and notation, within the context of classic country songs. Emphasizes the versatility of the gospel guitarist as a lead instrumentalist and rhythm accompanist, from lyrical melodies to swinging strumming techniques. Beginners. 56 pp.
02-20794BCD $19.99

OPEN-STRING FINGERSTYLE METHOD FOR GUITAR by Daniel Ho Photo

Book/CD pack. Five-time Grammy award winner Daniel Ho's revolutionary open-string method may be one of the simplest ways to learn to play fingerstyle guitar. He teaches special open-string voicings that use three or fewer fingers on your left hand and only four strings for your right hand. The result is a more colorful and resonant sound that is easier to play! He covers the keys of E, A, D, G & C, first showing the standard chord voicings and their open-string counterparts, then giving you several exercises for practice. All chords and exercises are played on the CD. He ends by showing you how to transpose using a capo. Uses standard tuning. Note/tab. 36 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 05/29/13
512-74 $15.95

PERCUSSIVE ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Chris Woods Photo

Book/DVD pack. Turn your acoustic guitar into a full band. Providing detailed, step-by-step instruction on a variety of percussive guitar techniques, this book includes warm-ups, exercises, full pieces, and practical "how-to" training that will get you slapping, tapping, and enjoying your guitar like never before. The high-definition DVD reinforces all the material in the book and features Chris Woods himself as your personal instructor. Covers: string slapping, body percussion, tapping, harmonics, alternate tunings, more. DVD features full demonstrations, warm-ups and exercises. Note/tab. 63 pp.
49-696643 $19.99

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.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-99459BCD $24.95

SLACK KEY GUITAR: THE G KILAUEA TUNING by Daniel Ho Photo

Book/CD pack. In search of a new musical voice that strikes a balance between tunings, musical styles and genres, two-time Grammy winner Daniel Ho has developed the G Kilauea tuning (DGCGBE). Here he shares its secrets, providing: chord frames for over 200 chords in the key of G; scales, thirds and sixths in the key of G; six principles to help you find your own tunings, seven arrangement techniques for guitar and 13 original compositions and arrangements of traditional Hawaiian songs. All 13 tunes are played on the CD. Note/tab. 80 pp.
512-69 $17.95

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 $24.99

THE ALEX DE GRASSI FINGERSTYLE GUITAR METHOD by Alex de Grassi Photo

A complete course in learning to play contemporary fingerstyle guitar, taught by a master of the instrument. From properly holding the guitar to developing a solid alternating thumb technique, de Grassi carefully guides beginning and intermediate players into the world of steel-string guitar. Advanced players can use it as a reference for refining technique or filling gaps in their own fingerstyle experience. 29 in-depth lesson cover: picking and fretting hand tehcnique, how to control note duration; strummed, block and rolled chords; rhythms, patterns and accents; articulations and vibrato; cross-string technique, alternate tunings; cross-rhythms and phrasing; slapping and tapping; creating texture and depth; more - techniques he has used in composing and arranging guitar music for over 30 years. Contains over 200 musical examples, exercises, and songs. 99 audio tracks are available as a free download. Recommended. Note/tab. 192 pp.
49-696637 $24.99

THE ART OF CONTEMPORARY TRAVIS PICKING by Mark Hanson Photo

Book/CD pack. A clear method for alternating-bass fingerpicking styles. Includes play-a-long CD. Recommended. Note/tab, 65 pp.
199-1 $19.95

THE ART OF SOLO FINGERPICKING: HOW TO PLAY ALTERNATING-BASS FINGERSTYLE GUITAR SOLOS by Mark Hanson Photo

Book/CD pack. A fine follow-up to "The Art of Contemporary Travis Picking" featuring advanced techniques and solos. Note/tab. Includes CD, 80 pp.
199-2 $22.95

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

TRAVIS PICKING - A GUITARIST'S GUIDE TO FINGERPICKING TECHNIQUES, PATTERNS, AND STYLES by Andrew DuBrock Photo

Book/CD pack. From the backwoods of Kentucky to modern-day concert arenas, the Travis picking technique has been a guitar staple for generations. In this comprehensive guide, Andrew DuBrock takes you step-by-step from basic accompaniment patterns to advanced fingerpicking methods in the style of Merle, Chet and many others. The CD contains a demonstration of every example in the book. Note/tab. 70 pp.
49-696425 $16.99

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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A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE by Martin Simpson Photo

Transcriptions of 19 popular, sacred and gospel tunes for slide and fingerpicking guitar in note/tab. From the album of the same title. Reissue. Intermediate. 56 pp.
02-95285 $12.95

ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES - LAURENCE JUBER: THE GUITARIST ANTHOLOGY, VOL. 2 Photo

CLEARANCE PRICED! SHOPWORN - BEND IN BOTTOM OF BOOK! 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.
03-002S .. list $24.95 ours $10.00

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.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-99802BCD $24.95

ANDY MCKEE - JOYLAND Photo

Andy McKee has become known as one of the world's best acoustic guitar players through millions of views on YouTube. At one point he held the three top spots in the Top-Rated Videos section of the website. Joyland is his third release, and this matching folio features note-for-note transcriptions of 10 songs: "Away," "Blue Liquid," "For Now," "Hunter's Moon," "Joyland," "Layover," "My Life As a CPA (Parallel Universe #43)," more. Note/tab. 56 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
49-691034 $19.99

ASHOKAN FAREWELL GUITAR ARRANGEMENT by Jay Ungar; arranged by John Lehmann-Haupt Photo

Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, his musical partner and wife, have run the Ashokan Fiddle and Dance Camp in upstate New York for many years. Jay wrote "Ashokan Farewell" in 1982 at the camp season's end, to express the sense of loss he felt after the departure of the musical community. The melody's sweet, haunting sadness proved to be a perfect match for Ken Burns's 1990 PBS series "The Civil War", which introduced it to millions of viewers. In this guitar arrangement, the bass line enters as an ascending response to the melody, which is then harmonized in sixths and thirds the second time through. The arrangement is a good study in position shifting up and down the fingerboard, and provides a great showcase for dynamic and tonal nuance in the phrasing of the melody. It is an excellent concert selection and will be a popular addition to the repertoire of any fingerstyle player, on either steel- or nylon-string guitar. Notation only. Intermediate. 4 pp.
02-21593 $5.99

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 $22.99

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

CHET ATKINS IN THREE DIMENSIONS, VOLUME 1 by Chet Atkins, Deyan Bratic, John McClellan Photo

CLEARANCE PRICED! 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 .. list $35.00 ours $30.00

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 $29.99

EVERYBODY'S PICKIN' ON LEIBER & STOLLER Photo

Matching the album of the same name, this outstanding compilation features solo guitar transcriptions of 15 Leiber & Stoller hits, as interpreted by acoustic guitar icons: "Bossa Nova Baby" (Greg Hawkes), "Charlie Brown" (Arlen Roth), "D.W. Washburn" (Mike Dowling), "Fools Fall in Love" (Doug Smith), "Hound Dog" (Kenny Sultan), "Jailhouse Rock" (Eltjo Haselhoff), "Kansas City"(Mark Hanson), "Love Me" (Elliot Easton), "Love Potion Number 9" (Al Petteway), "On Broadway" (David Cullen), "Poison Ivy" (Laurence Juber), "Ruby Baby" (Wayne Johnson), "Searchin'" (Alex de Grassi), "Stand by Me" (Nick Charles) and "Yakety Yak" (Doug Smith & Mark Hanson). Note/tab for all guitar parts. 100 pp.
49-702746 $16.99

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

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

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 $19.99

FINGERPICKING BEETHOVEN Photo

15 Beethoven masterpieces arranged for intermediate solo guitar: "Bagatelle, Op. 119, No. 1," "Fur Elise," "Minuet in G Major," "Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# Minor ("Moonlight") Op. 27 No. 2 First Movement Theme," "Ode to Joy," "Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13 ("Pathetique"), 2nd Movement," "Symphony No. 6 in F Major ("Pastoral"), First Movement Excerpt," "Turkish March," "Violin Concerto in D Major," more. Note/tab. 38 pp.
49-702390 $7.99

FINGERPICKING DUKE ELLINGTON Photo

15 Ellington classics, arranged for intermediate guitarists: "Caravan," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "I'm Just a Lucky So and So," "In a Sentimental Mood," "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," "Mood Indigo," "Prelude to a Kiss," "Satin Doll," "Sophisticated Lady," "Take the "A" Train," more. Includes an introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. Note/tab. 37 pp.
49-699845 $9.99

FINGERPICKING FAVORITES LEGENDARY LICKS by Toby Wine Photo

Book/CD pack. An inside look at the great fingerpicking songs of rock, pop, and folk music in a comprehensive play-along package. Contains note-for-note transcriptions and detailed performance notes on how to play eleven classic songs - complete with recorded demonstrations: "Blackbird," "Deep River Blues," "Dust in the Wind," "Helplessly Hoping," "Landslide," "Scarborough Fair/Canticle," "Tears in Heaven," "You've Got a Friend" more. The 44 track CD breaks each song into its main parts (intro ,verse, chorus, outro) so you can take it one section at a time. Note/tab. 55 pp.
49-501707 $19.99

FINGERPICKING NEIL YOUNG - GREATEST HITS Photo

This fantastic collection offers intermediate fingerpicking arrangements for 16 Neil Young classics: "After the Gold Rush," "Cinnamon Girl," "Harvest Moon," "Heart of Gold," "Helpless," "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)," "Like a Hurricane," "Ohio," "Old Man," "Rockin' in the Free World," "Southern Man," more. Includes an introduction to fingerstyle guitar, photos, and lyric sheets. Note/tab with chord symbols. 79 pp.
49-700134 $12.99

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 $19.99

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

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.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-99801BCD $24.95

JIM CROCE - BUNDLE PACK Photo

Book/DVD pack. Includes the book "Jim Croce Anthology" (49-307077) and the DVD "Learn to Play the Songs of Jim Croce" (300-DVD256) in one money-saving pack. This intimate collection brings together 40 of Croce's beloved songs along with Ingrid Croce's personal remembrances of the stories behind the writing of each of them. Complete with photos and copies of Jim's handwritten notes, this is a beautiful insight into one of the most popular songwriters of a generation. P/V/GCh. In the DVD Pete Huttlinger explains Jim Croce's guitar accompaniments, as well as the lead lines of his long-time accompanist, Maury Muehleisen. Early intermediate. 192 page book, 115 min. DVD.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
300-613 .. list $44.95 ours $40.45

JUST BETWEEN FRETS: TOMMY EMMANUEL AND FRANK VIGNOLA by Tommy Emmanuel & Frank Vignola; transcribed by Vinny Raniolo Photo

CLEARANCE PRICED! Collaboration of Tommy Emmanuel and Frank Vignola. They turn many a well-known tune inside out with their virtuosity and unique chemistry as a duo, creating a non-stop chain of magical musical moments that were captured in a couple of spontaneous recording sessions. This is a transcription of the album and features note/tab for both Frank's and Tommy's parts. Includes: "Paper Moon," "How High the Moon," "Clouds," many more. Intermediate. 140 pp.
02-22116 .. list $24.99 ours $20.00

LAURENCE JUBER PLAYS LENNON & McCARTNEY Photo

Book/CD pack. 15 transcriptions matching the CD "LJ Plays The Beatles, Vol. 2." The Wings lead guitarist and two-time Grammy-winning fingerstylist arranged the songs for solo guitar in standard and altered tunings with extensive fingerings. "Blackbird," "Dear Prudence," "Drive My Car," "Eleanor Rigby," "I Am the Walrus," "The Long and Winding Road," "Michelle," "Penny Lane," "When I'm Sixty-Four," more. Features a special one-hour masterclass with Juber on the accompanying CD. Note/tab. 72 pp.
49-701836 $19.99

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 $29.99

NORTH BY SOUTH: CARLOS BARBOSA-LIMA PLAYS THE MUSIC OF MASON WILLIAMS Photo

Book/CD set. This album-matching folio contains note-for-note sheet music transcriptions of Williams' music, as arranged for classical guitar and with a Latin perspective by the great Barbosa-Lima. CD contains Barbosa-Lima's arrangements. Notation only. 33 pp.
20-39410 $16.99

O'CAROLAN GUITAR ARRANGEMENTS by William Stevens Photo

Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) was the most famous Irish composer of his time. His memorable melodies, influenced both by European classical music and ancient Gaelic harp traditions, have remained popular through the centuries, and lend themselves well to fingerstyle guitar. Intermediate in difficulty, these are a pleasure to play for guitarists of any skill level. There are a few well-known tunes here, but most of the arrangements are O'Carolan 's lesser known works, though they rank with his best music. 40 pp.
02-22255 $14.99

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

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

RAGTIME GUITAR IN THE AMERICAN STYLE: NINE RAGS AND A WALTZ IN NOTATION AND TABLATURE by Dakota Dave Hull Photo

Book/CD package! Ten tunes - nine rags and a waltz - composed for guitar by the award-winning "Dakota Dave" Hull, and including a CD with full recordings of all ten. All in standard or drop-D tuning, in standard notation AND tablature in double staves. Foreword by Eric Schoenberg; 79pp.
158-85 $30.00

SONGS & PIECES FOR GUITAR by Ed Gerhard Photo

Musical notation and tablature for 11 pieces from the elegant Gerhard: six from his "Sunnyland" album and more from "Luna," "Night Birds," "Christmas" and "On a Cold Winter's Night."
158-65 $22.95

THE GUITAR OF RICHARD THOMPSON Photo

Book/3 CD pack. Richard Thompson is one of the world's most celebrated and revered guitarists and songwriters. His playing encompasses Celtic and British traditional music, American country, rock 'n' roll and his own indefinable but widely admired (and imitated) style. Here he breaks down his acoustic guitar style, demonstrating English, Scottish and Irish hornpipes, reels, Morris dances, pipe tunes and jigs, plus accompaniments, intros and solos. He uses a variety of tunings and picking techniques (both fingerpicking and flatpicking) that can be used to enhance any acoustic guitar style. Songs include: "Banish Misfortune," "Maggie Cameron," "Rakish Paddy," "Saturday Night," "Choice Wife," "Don't Let A Thief Steal Into Your Heart," "The Great Valerio," "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight," more. Note/tab.
300-627 $37.50

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

THE MERLE TRAVIS COLLECTION Photo

CLEARANCE PRICED! SAVE $7.99! Guitar transcriptions for 15 songs by one of country guitar's greatest legends. Includes: "Cannon Ball Rag," "Dark as a Dungeon," "Fat Gal," "I Am a Pilgrim," "Kentucky Means Paradise," "Sixteen Tons," "Start Even," "Sweet Temptation," more, plus a biography/introduction. Includes melody and lyrics. Note/tab. 93 pp.
49-690233 .. list $19.99 ours $12.00

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

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

TOMMY EMMANUEL CGP - GUITAR SIGNATURE LICKS by Chad Johnson Photo

Book/CD pack. A step-by-step breakdown of his guitar styles and techniques. Take an in-depth look at the virtuosic playing of this Aussie acoustic master. Includes detailed analysis of 12 songs, plus a CD featuring demos of all the music examples. "Angelina," "Can't Get Enough," "Countrywide," "Determination," "From the Hip," "Guitar Boogie Shuffle," "The Hunt," "Initiation," "Lewis & Clark," "Since We Met," "Up from Down Under" and "Who Dares Wins." Note/tab. 78 pp.
49-696409 $22.99

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.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 16 days
02-99333BCD $19.95

12-BAR FINGERSTYLE BLUES by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. Contains 25 authentic fingerstyle solo blues arrangements for beginning to intermediate guitarists. Play fun arrangements in the styles of country blues, ragtime, Piedmont blues, prewar and postwar Chicago blues, Texas blues, and modern American fingerstyle blues. The companion CD includes a demonstration of every example in the book. For acoustic or electric guitar. Note/tab. 32 pp.
49-701463 $14.99

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 $19.99

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

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

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

BLUEGRASS GUITAR arranged and performed by Wayne Henderson, transcribed by David Ziegele Photo

Book/CD pack. 10 classic Bluegrass tunes that can be played solo or with backup, for both flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar. Each tune is complete with intros, themes, variations on the melody, and endings. All of the tunes in this book - and on the CD - are from Wayne's "Made & Played" recording and session outtakes. "John Hardy," "Leather Britches," "Lime Rock," "Sally Ann," "Snowflake Reel," "Temperance Reel," more. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 53 pp.
49-700184 .. list $16.99 ours $16.95

BLUEGRASS STANDARDS by David Hamburger Photo

16 bluegrass classics arranged for solo guitar in Travis picking style: "Ballad of Jed Clampett," "Blue Yodel No. 4 (California Blues)," "Can't You Hear Me Calling," "I'll Go Stepping Too," "I'm Goin' Back to Old Kentucky," "Let Me Love You One More Time," "My Rose of Old Kentucky," "We'll Meet Again Sweetheart," more. Note/tab. 31 pp.
49-699760 $7.99

BLUES, RAGS AND HOT FIDDLE TUNES: ADVANCED FINGERPICKING GUITAR TECHNIQUES by Stefan Grossman Photo

Solos that will challenge intermediate and advanced players. Intricate right-hand rhythmic patterns, counterpoint lines, single-string runs, and alternating bass techniques are used throughout. Many are originals, some are arrangements of music by Broonzy, Rev. Gary Davis, others. Includes 3 CDs. Note/tab, 72 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-98514BCD $29.95

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

CLASSIC RAGTIME, VOLUME 1: ARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by David Laibman Photo

Book/3-CD set. Staples of the ragtime repertoire as interpreted by Laibman. The "rags" are presented in note/tab. Includes three CDs worth of instructional audio covering each of the five pieces broken down section-by-section. These complex and challenging arrangements will certainly tickle your fingers! Intermediate. 44 pp.
02-22189BCD $26.99

CLASSIC RAGTIME, VOLUME 2: ARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by David Laibman Photo

Book/3-CD set. Staples of the ragtime repertoire as interpreted by Laibman. The "rags" are presented in note/tab. Includes three CDs worth of instructional audio covering each of the five pieces broken down section-by-section. These complex and challenging arrangements will certainly tickle your fingers! Intermediate. 44 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-22190BCD $26.99

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

DROPPED D TUNING FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Tom Ball Photo

Book/CD pack. Nothing makes a guitar ring like a dropped-D and it lends itself well to almost any type of music. Features 17 pieces covering a wide array of musical genres: traditional folk songs, Joseph Spence style, blues in D, Irish and Latin songs, classical pieces, more. All examples are played on the accompanying CD by Tom Ball, plus bonus tracks. Note/tab. 51 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
49-1305 $19.95

EASY PIECES FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR arranged by Mark Currey Photo

Book/CD pack. 15 simple acoustic arrangements for solo guitar, with demonstration tracks of each piece on the included CD. Each arrangement features large, easy-to-read print with fingerings and simple alternate tunings. These are fresh, new arrangements of great-sounding songs for acoustic guitar: "Canon in D," "Greensleeves," "Amazing Grace," "House of the Rising Sun," "All Through the Night," "Wade in the Water," more. Note/tab. 32 pp.
01-995555 $14.95

EASY SOLO GUITAR PIECES Photo

15 popular songs arranged for beginning chord-melody style. Each solo combines melody and harmony in a full-sounding arrangement that can be played with a pick or fingers. All of the songs are played in open position and use standard chord shapes. Includes lyrics and chord symbols. "Best of My Love," "Bridge over Troubled Water," "Crazy," "Good Vibrations," "Just the Way You Are," "Lean on Me," "People Get Ready," "The Pink Panther," "What a Wonderful World," "You Are So Beautiful," more. Notation only. 32 pp.
49-110407 $9.99

FAVORITE HYMNS FOR SOLO GUITAR Photo

Fingerstyle arrangements for 29 inspirational favorites. Includes "Amazing Grace," "Christ the Lord is Risen Today," "Holy, Holy, Holy," "In the Garden," "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing," "Were You There?" "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," more. Intermediate level. Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-699275 $10.95

FINGERPICKING ACOUSTIC Photo

15 songs carefully arranged for intermediate-level guitarists: "Behind Blue Eyes," "Best Of My Love," "Blowin' In The Wind," "Dust In The Wind," "Helplessly Hoping," "Hey Jude," "In My Life," "Learning To Fly," "Leaving On A Jet Plane," "Patience," "Tears In Heaven," "The Boxer," "This Land Is Your Land," "Time In A Bottle" and "You've Got A Friend." Also includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-699614 $10.99

FINGERPICKING ACOUSTIC ROCK Photo

14 songs carefully written for intermediate-level guitarists. Combines melody and harmony in one superb arrangement. Includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. "Angie," "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You," "Band on the Run," "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," "Landslide," "More Than Words," "Seven Bridges Road," "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Wanted Dead or Alive," more. Includes lyrics. Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-699764 $9.99

FINGERPICKING BLUES Photo

15 top blues tunes arranged for intermediate-level guitarists. Includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. "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," more. Note/tab. 46 pp.
49-701277 $7.99

FINGERPICKING BROADWAY HITS Photo

15 Broadway tunes expertly arranged for intermediate-level guitarists. Each solo combines melody and harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangement. Also includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. "Blue Skies," "Edelweiss," "Hello, Dolly!," "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)," "My Funny Valentine," "Once in Love with Amy," "Sunrise, Sunset," "Tomorrow," "What Kind of Fool Am I?" more. Note/tab. 62 pp.
49-699838 $7.99

FINGERPICKING CELTIC FOLK Photo

A beautiful collection of 15 Celtic tunes arranged for intermediate guitarists: "The Ash Grove," "Carrickfergus," "Londonderry Air," "Mist Covered Mountains of Home," "O My Love Is like a Red, Red Rose," "Scarborough Fair," "The Skye Boat Song," "Tarboulton Reel," "Wild Mountain Thyme," more. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-701148 $7.99

FINGERPICKING CHRISTIAN Photo

15 songs arranged for intermediate solo guitar: "Be Still and Know," "El Shaddai," "His Strength Is Perfect," "Holy Is the Lord," "How Beautiful," "Listen to Our Hearts," "Only Hope," "People Need the Lord," "Sea of Faces," "This Is Your Time," "Thy Word," "Via Dolorosa," "Where There Is Faith," "Who Am I" and "Your Grace Still Amazes Me." Note/tab. 71 pp.
49-701076 $7.99

FINGERPICKING CLASSICAL Photo

15 pieces carefully arranged for intermediate-level guitarists: "Ave Maria," "Bourree in E Minor," "Can Can," "Canon in D," "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," "Emperor Waltz," "Fur Elise," "Habanera," "Humoresque," "In the Hall of the Mountain King," "Minuet in G Major (Bach & Beethoven)," "New World Symphony," "Pomp and Circumstance" and "Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, First Movement Excerpt" (Beethoven). Also includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-699620 $8.95

FINGERPICKING COUNTRY Photo

17 songs arranged for intremediate solo guitar: "Always on My Mind," "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "Crazy," "Green Green Grass of Home," "He Stopped Loving Her Today," "He'll Have To Go," "I Walk the Line," "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," "King of the Road," "Tennessee Waltz," "Your Cheatin' Heart," "You Are My Sunshine," more. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-699687 $9.99

FINGERPICKING DELIGHTS FOR THE FINGERSTYLE GUITARIST taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

Book/3-CD set. A collection of six pieces written with the fingerpicking guitarist in mind. Each piece is arranged in both standard notation and tablature. An extensive 3-CD set (3 full hours of instruction) featuring note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. 24 pp.
02-22212BCD $26.99

FINGERPICKING DELIGHTS IN OPEN TUNINGS taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

Book/3-CD set. A collection of seven pieces written with the fingerpicking guitarist in mind. Each piece makes use of an open tuning (either DGDGBD or DGDGBbD) and is presented in both standard notation and tablature. Includes an extensive 3-CD set of instructional and performance-based recordings. Intermediate. 24 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-22213BCD $26.99

FINGERPICKING FIDDLE TUNES by Ken Perlman Photo

Book/CD pack. First published more than 20 years ago and now back in print! Presents a systematic approach to playing classic fiddle tunes on fingerstyle guitar. Learn hoedowns, reels, set tunes, marches, hornpipes, jigs, strathspeys and airs from a pioneer of the style. This edition features 11 new tunes taken Ken's recordings: "The Humours of Ballyloughlin," "Coilesfield House," "Professor Blackie," "Homeward Bound," more; 41 tunes in all. Notation and tab with rhythm notation. 112 pp.
49-1294 $19.95

FINGERPICKING FIDDLE TUNES, VOL. 1 taught by Duck Baker Photo

Book/3-CD set. Thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons. 3 full hours of note-by-note instruction. Songs: "The Green Fields of America," "Angeline The Baker," "Duke Of Fife," "March Of The King," "King Of Laosie," "Temperance Reel," "The Drunken Wagoner." Intermediate. Note/tab, 24 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-20572BCD $24.95

FINGERPICKING FIDDLE TUNES, VOL. 2 taught by Duck Baker Photo

Book/3-CD set. Thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons. 3 full hours of note-by-note instruction. Includes: "Charles O'Conor," "Sheebeg and Sheemore," "The Blarney Pilgrim," "Callahan's Hornpipe," "The Kid On the Mountain." Intermediate. Note/tab, 24 pp.
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02-20573BCD $24.95

FINGERPICKING GOSPEL Photo

15 gospel favorites carefully arranged for intermediate level guitarists. Each solo combines melody and harmony in one superb arrangement. "Higher Ground," "His Eye Is on the Sparrow," "Just a Closer Walk with Thee," "Nearer, My God, To Thee," "Sweet By and By," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," more, plus an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. Includes melody and lyrics. Note/tab. 32 pp.
49-701059 $7.99

FINGERPICKING GUITAR BIBLE Photo

Note-for-note fingerpicking arrangements for 30 favorites, including: "America," "Blackbird," "The Boxer," "Classical Gas," "Cross Road Blues," "Dee," "Dust in the Wind," "Helplessly Hoping," "Julia," "Little Martha," "Mister Sandman," "Morning Is the Long Way Home," "Song for George," "Tears in Heaven," "Time in a Bottle," more. Note/tab with chord symbols. 176 pp.
49-691040 $19.99

FINGERPICKING GUITAR TUNE BOOK by Tommy Flint Photo

Over 60 fingerpicking solos reflecting the rich "Travis picking" guitar tradition. Ideal solo material for any guitarist. Note/tab. Intermediate. 96 pp.
02-21238 $19.99

FINGERPICKING HYMNS Photo

15 songs arranged for intermediate solo guitar: "Abide with Me," "Amazing Grace," "Be Thou My Vision," "Beneath the Cross of Jesus," "Blessed Assurance," "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing," "Fairest Lord Jesus," "Footsteps of Jesus," "For the Beauty of the Earth," "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty," "I've Got Peace Like A River," "In the Garden," "Jacob's Ladder," "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" and "Rock of Ages." Note/tab. 32 pp.
49-699688 $8.95

FINGERPICKING IRISH SONGS Photo

15 favorites arranged for solo guitar: "Down by the Salley Gardens," "The Foggy Dew," "The Galway Piper," "The Gypsy Rover," "Londonderry Air," "Molly Malone," "Sweet Rosie O'Grady," "Water Is Wide," "The Wearing of the Green," "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," "Whiskey in the Jar," "Wild Rover," more. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-701965 $7.99

FINGERPICKING JAZZ FAVORITES Photo

Carefully arranged for intermediate-level guitarists. Each solo combines melody and harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangement. 15 songs: "Bewitched," "Cheek to Cheek," "I'll Remember April," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Isn't It Romantic?," "Moonlight in Vermont," "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square," "A Sunday Kind of Love," more. Includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. Note/tab. 54 pp.
49-699844 $7.99

FINGERPICKING JAZZ STANDARDS Photo

15 jazz classics arranged for intermediate guitarists. Each solo combines melody and harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangment. "Autumn in New York," "Body and Soul," "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man," "A Fine Romance," "It Could Happen to You," "My Romance," "Stella by Starlight," "The Very Thought of You," "The Way You Look Tonight," "When Sunny Gets Blue," more. Includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-699840 $7.99

FINGERPICKING LATIN STANDARDS Photo

15 carefully arranged, intermediate-level solos with melody and harmony combined for rich and satisfying performance material. "Aquellos Ojos Verdes (Green Eyes)," "Call Me," "Desafinado (Off Key)," "The Girl from Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema)," " Little Boat," "More (Ti Guardero Nel Cuore)," "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)," "So Nice (Summer Samba)," "Watch What Happens," more. Note/tab. 59 pp.
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49-699837 $7.99

FINGERPICKING LOVE SONGS Photo

15 favorite love songs arranged for solo guitar: "Glory of Love," "How Deep Is Your Love," "Maybe I'm Amazed," "Somewhere Out There," "Three Times a Lady," "Wedding Song (There Is Love) ," "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," more. These intermediate-level arrangements combine melody and harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangement. Note/tab. 72 pp.
49-699841 $9.99

FINGERPICKING LOVE STANDARDS Photo

15 songs arranged for solo guitar. These stunning intermediate-level pieces combine melody and harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangement. "All the Things You Are," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "For All We Know," "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)," "My One and Only Love," "The Nearness of You," "They Say It's Wonderful," more. Note/tab. 47 pp.
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49-699836 $9.99

FINGERPICKING MOVIE MUSIC Photo

15 solos 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. "Do You Know Where You're Going To?" "Duelin' Banjos," "More (Ti Guardero Nel Cuore)," "Somewhere, My Love," "Speak Softly, Love (Love Theme)," "Where Do I Begin (Love Theme)," more. Note/tab. 47 pp.
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49-699919 $9.99

FINGERPICKING PRAISE Photo

CLEARANCE PRICED! SAVE $2.45! 15 modern worship classics arranged for intermediate-level guitarists. "Above All," "Breathe," "Draw Me Close," "Give Thanks," "He Is Exalted," "Jesus, Name Above All Names," "Open the Eyes of My Heart," "Shout to the Lord," "You Are My King (Amazing Love)," more. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-699714 .. list $8.95 ours $6.50

FINGERPICKING ROCK Photo

15 songs arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar. All are carefully written for intermediate guitarists. "Abracadabra," "Brown Eyed Girl," "Come Sail Away," "Crocodile Rock," "Free Bird," "The House of the Rising Sun," "Hurts So Good," "I Want You to Want Me," "Livin' on a Prayer," "Maggie May," "Rhiannon," "Still the Same," "Wheel in the Sky," "When the Children Cry" and "White Room." Includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar, melody and lyrics. Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-699716 $9.99

FINGERPICKING STANDARDS Photo

17 arrangements carefully written for intermediate-level guitarists: "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Georgia on My Mind," "I Could Write a Book," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Just the Way You Are," "Misty," "Moon River," "My Favorite Things," "Unchained Melody," "Yesterday," "You Are So Beautiful," more. Includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. Note/tab. 48 pp.
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49-699613 $9.99

FINGERPICKING WEDDING, 2nd EDITION Photo

15 tunes for the Big Day, in solos that combine melody and harmony in excellent fingerpicking arrangements: "Don't Know Much," "Endless Love," "Grow Old with Me," "Hallelujah," "In My Life," "Longer," "The Lord's Prayer," "Love Me Tender," "We've Only Just Begun," "Wedding Processional," more. Includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. Intermediate. Note/tab. 61 pp.
49-699637 $9.99

FINGERSTYLE GUITAR STANDARDS by Bill Piburn Photo

Book/CD pack. 15 tunes for your fingerpicking repertoire: "Autumn Leaves," "Cast Your Fate to the Wind," "Cheek to Cheek," "A Day in the Life of a Fool (Manha De Carnaval)," "Georgia on My Mind," "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Moon River," "My Romance," "The Nearness of You," "Route 66," "Sentimental Journey," "Stompin' at the Savoy," "This Can't Be Love," "When Sunny Gets Blue" and "You Are My Sunshine." "Bill Piburn's arrangements are creative and very musical. The music is personal, whimsical, and colorful with lots interesting counterpoint and unique harmonies." -Earl Klugh. Note/tab. 54 pp.
49-699612 $17.95

FINGERSTYLE LOVE SONGS arranged by Bill Piburn Photo

Book/CD pack. 15 love songs masterfully arranged for solo guitar by the editor of Fingerstyle Guitar magazine. Includes: "Always on My Mind," "Dream a Little Dream of Me," "I Will," "Just the Way You Are," "Only You (And You Alone)," "This Guy's in Love with You," "Unchained Melody," "The Very Thought of You," more. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-699912 $17.95

GLOBAL ADVENTURES FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITARISTS by Steve Eckels Photo

CLEARANCE PRICED! Book/CD set. How do you combine the elegance of the classics with the energy of contemporary grooves? Considered by critics the Fernando Sor of the 21st Century, Steve Eckels has composed and arranged 23 fingerstyle guitar arrangements based on the styles of Carlos Santana, Yanni, Klezmer, Bollywood, Bob Marley, Brazil 66, Mariachi, Jose Feliciano, Harry Belofante, Flameco, and others. A perfect supplement for Eckel's landmark book "A Modern Method for Fingerstyle Guitar." Beginning/intermediate. Note/tab. 64 pp.
02-21458BCD .. list $22.99 ours $16.00

GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOR SOLO FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Mark Hanson Photo

Book/CD pack. 12 classic melodies expertly arranged for the acoustic guitarist: "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?," "Georgia on My Mind," "In the Mood," "Misty," "Take the 'A' Train," more. The accompanying, hour-long CD includes short full-tempo performances of the arrangements, plus instruction and slow-tempo examples by Mark Hanson. Note/tab. 63 pp.
49-701296 $19.99

GROOVY GUITAR by Bill Piburn Photo

Book/CD pack. 15 solo guitar arrangements of pop music classics by the editor of Fingerstyle Guitar magazine. "Daydream," "Happy Together," "A Hard Day's Night," "Last Train to Clarksville," "Scarborough Fair," "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," "Spooky," "Walk On By," more. CD includes demo recordings for every song. "Bill Piburn's arrangements are creative and very musical. He draws on a wide range of musical styles and influences to keep the player and listener surprised and engaged." - Earl Klugh. Note/tab. 55 pp.
49-701215 $17.99

HENRY MANCINI - PINK GUITAR Photo

Book/CD pack. Note-for-note solo guitar transcriptions of a dozen masterful arrangements of Henry Mancini classics from the Grammy-winning CD of the same name. "Charade" (Aaron Stang), "Days of Wine and Roses" (David Cullen), "Moon River" (Ed Gerhard), "Peter Gunn" (Pat Donohue), "The Pink Panther" (Laurence Juber), "The Sweetheart Tree" (Mark Hanson), "The Thorn Birds" (Al Petteway), "What's Happening" (Mark Dowling), more. Mancini's melodies are so strong they adapt well to solo guitar whether it's steel string or nylon acoustic. The included masterclass CD features performance tips from the artists. Note/tab. 77 pp.
49-702986 $19.99

HONKY TONK GUITAR - 16 SONGS FOR SOLO GUITAR IN TRAVIS PICKING STYLE arranged by David Hamburger Photo

Just like the title says: "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hey, Good Lookin'," "Okie from Muskogee," "On the Road Again," "She Thinks I Still Care," "Sixteen Tons," "There's a Tear in My Beer," "Workin' Man Blues," more. Intermediate. Note/tab. 32 pp.
49-699795 $9.95

HYMNS & SPIRITUALS FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Mark Hanson Photo

Book/CD pack. High-quality solo arrangements of 10 traditional hymns and spirituals. Includes a bluesy rendition of "Amazing Grace," an instrumental version of Alison Krauss' "Down to the River to Pray," a harp-like setting of "Salley Gardens," and jazz-style arrangments including "Just A Closer Walk with Thee" and "Old Rugged Cross." Other tunes include "Were You There," "Be Thou My Vision," "This is My Father's World," "How Can I Keep from Singing" and "Brother James' Air." Six songs are in standard tuning, two in drop-D, and two in DADGAD. CD features all the tunes plus slow-paced versions of each and Mark's spoken tutorials. Note/tab. 48 pp.
01-972714 $22.95

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

MY FIRST GOSPEL GUITAR PICKING SONGS by Steve Kaufman Photo

Book/CD set. An ideal book for beginners interested in learning country-style guitar and basic reading skills. Kaufman uses his award-winning method to teach principles of flatpicking, basic chord fingerings and notation, within the context of classic country songs. Emphasizes the versatility of the gospel guitarist as a lead instrumentalist and rhythm accompanist, from lyrical melodies to swinging strumming techniques. Beginners. 56 pp.
02-20794BCD $19.99

OBSCURE GIANTS OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR Photo

The Tompkins Square label puts out recordings by many of the greatest acoustic guitarists. 37 are featured on these cards, with vivid artwork by Shana Cleveland. Each includes a fact-filled, catchy bio. Max Ochs, Fred Gerlach, Sandy Bull, Sean Smith, Steve Mann, William Eaton, Craig Ventresco, Jack Rose, Nathan Salsburg, Lena Hughes, Sam McGee, Peter Lang, Bob Hadley, Luther Dickinson, George Stavis, Michael Chapman, Kaki King, Robbie Basho, more!
TOMPK-CARDS $19.98

OLD-FASHIONED HYMNS FOR THE FINGERPICKING GUITAR by Robert Henley Woody, Sr. Photo

Not only do old-fashioned hymns provide a spiritual benefit, they bring back fond memories of families at home or at worship lovingly joining together to sing. This collection features the "top 20" hymns that have been around for years, but still convey powerful meaning to many folks. Each arrangement is carefully crafted to introduce and cultivate finger picking (some would say "classical style") guitar techniques. Positions and fingerings are clearly marked. Notation only. 36 pp.
49-114423 $12.95

PARLOR GUITAR by Joel Mabus Photo

Book/CD pack. 10 excellent fingerstyle arrangements from local hero and former Elderly employee Joel Mabus! These transcriptions are taken note-for-note from Joel's album of the same name (as are the demos on the CD). "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "April Showers," "The Glow Worm," "Grand Old Rag," "Paper Doll," "Sobre las olas (Over The Waves)," "Swanee," "They Didn't Believe Me," "Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger)" and "Tishomingo Blues." Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-699796 $14.95

POP FAVORITES FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR Photo

More than 20 favorites arranged for fingerstyle guitar: "Afternoon Delight," "Daydream Believer," "Eleanor Rigby," "Just the Way You Are," "Landslide," "Mr. Tambourine Man," "My Cherie Amour," "Nights in White Satin," "Ring of Fire," " The Sound of Silence," "Time After Time," "Yesterday," more. Note/tab with separate melody line and lyrics. 98 pp.
49-501759 $14.99

RAGTIME GUITAR - 14 SONGS ARRANGED FOR SOLO GUITAR by Allan Jaffe Photo

Book/CD pack. 14 fingerstyle arrangements of ragtime favorites and originals: "Al's Slow Rag," "American Beauty Rag," "Barber Pole Rag," "Delta Rag," "Dill Pickles," "The Entertainer," "Frog Legs Rag," "Grace and Beauty," "Heliotrope Bouquet," "Joplin Rag," "Maple Leaf Rag," "Ragtime Nightingale," "Sunburst Rag" and "Top Liner Rag." All songs are played on the CD. Note/tab. 80 pp.
49-699611 $19.95

RAGTIME GUITAR IN THE AMERICAN STYLE: NINE RAGS AND A WALTZ IN NOTATION AND TABLATURE by Dakota Dave Hull Photo

Book/CD package! Ten tunes - nine rags and a waltz - composed for guitar by the award-winning "Dakota Dave" Hull, and including a CD with full recordings of all ten. All in standard or drop-D tuning, in standard notation AND tablature in double staves. Foreword by Eric Schoenberg; 79pp.
158-85 $30.00

SUNDAY SOLOS FOR GUITAR Photo

20 fingerpicking arrangements for blended worship. Features these favorite: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," "Here I Am to Worship," "How Great Is Our God," "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee," "There Is a Redeemer," "We Fall Down," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," more. Fingerstyle arrangements in note/tab with chord symbols, melody line and lyrics. 61 pp.
49-703083 $10.99

THE BALKAN BOOK FOR GUITAR by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. 19 wonderful pieces arranged for solo guitar. Includes a variety of tunes from Greece, Romania, Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Hungary and Bulgaria, and all are very evocative of the region. Five of the tunes are in 7/8 time! All tunes are performed on the included CD in the same order as the book. "Adje Jano," "Kortans," "Setnja," "Karaguna," "Misirlou," Kritikos Syrtos," more. Notation (35 pages) with a pull-out tablature only section (25 pages).
512-61 $23.95

THE BRAZILIAN MASTERS, 2nd EDITION: THE MUSIC OF JOBIM, BONFA AND MORE FOR SOLO GUITAR Photo

16 sambas and bossa novas by the genre's greatest composers. Songs appear in order of difficulty, allowing you to improve your technique, musical expression, and understanding of this wonderful music. "Desafinado," "Ebony Samba," "Samba Triste," "Little Boat," "Sambalamento," "So Nice (Summer Samba)," "Solidao," more. Also includes playing tips. Notation only. 37 pp.
68-14 $8.99

THE VERY BEST OF FINGERSTYLE GUITAR - 25 SONGS ARRANGED FOR SOLO GUITAR IN STANDARD NOTATION AND TABLATURE Photo

Book/CD pack. An essential collection for all fingerstyle guitarists covering standards, pop, classical, Broadway, wedding and Christmas songs: "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Auld Lang Syne," "Ave Maria," "Canon in D," "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)," "The Girl from Ipanema," "Memory," "Misty," "My Funny Valentine," "My Heart Will Go On," "Ode to Joy," "Satin Doll," "Silver Bells," "Unchained Melody," "Yesterday," more. CD includes complete performances of all the songs. Note/tab. 72 pp.
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49-699543 $17.95

THE WIZARD OF OZ: 70TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION FOR FINGERSTYLE SOLO GUITAR arr. by Mark Hanson Photo

Book/CD set. Features all of the classic songs by E.Y. Harburg and Harold Arlen, arranged directly from the movie soundtrack by Grammy award-winning guitarist Mark Hanson. All the songs are demonstrated on the included CD. Also contains dozens of original production stills and publicity photos, an essay on the story behind the songs and score, and biographies of the composers. 64 pp.
20-34294 .. list $19.99 ours $20.00

THE WORSHIP LEADER'S GUITAR HYMN BOOK by Vincent J. Carrola Photo

Book/CD Rom set. 30+ classic hymns! Each can be played in a simple strum style, or as an intermediate-level fingerstyle arrangement. The included data-CD contains fully orchestrated play-along MP3s for all the hymns, plus PDF lyric sheets that can be printed. The Tone 'N' Tempo software lets you change the tempo and key of the recordings. Note/tab. 72 pp.
20-39488 $16.99

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ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS - CELTIC GUITAR SOLOS: TRADITIONAL SONGS AND AIRS OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND by Jim Tozier Photo

Book/CD set. 25 beautiful Celtic melodies arranged for solo guitar from Tozier's album "Celtic Guitar." Arranged in DADGAD, CGDGAD, and CGCGCD tunings. CD includes full-length recordings and performance notes. Note/tab. 40 pp.
20-25486 $19.95

CELTIC MELODIES FOR FINGERPICKING GUITAR by John Renbourn, Stefan Grossman, and Duck Baker Photo

We can order this for you or you can DOWNLOAD IT NOW! Just click one of the download links below. 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.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-99805BCD $24.95

FINGERPICKING CELTIC FOLK Photo

A beautiful collection of 15 Celtic tunes arranged for intermediate guitarists: "The Ash Grove," "Carrickfergus," "Londonderry Air," "Mist Covered Mountains of Home," "O My Love Is like a Red, Red Rose," "Scarborough Fair," "The Skye Boat Song," "Tarboulton Reel," "Wild Mountain Thyme," more. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-701148 $7.99

IRISH HORNPIPES, SLIP JIGS & REELS: ARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR taught by Duck Baker Photo

We can order this for you or you can DOWNLOAD IT NOW! Just click one of the download links below. 3-CD/book set. In this set of audio lessons, Baker presents several approaches for the intermediate guitarist on six fingerstyle guitar solos. The three compact discs feature note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction, and all of the music is in the book in note/tab. Lesson One includes "Gusty's Frolics" and "Humors of Whiskey" in drop D tuning. Lesson Two teaches "The Wicklow Hornpipe" in drop D tuning and "Bantry Bay" in drop G tuning. Lesson Three presents "Jenny Picking Cockles" and "The Wise Maid," both in drop D tuning. 16 pp.
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02-20490BCD $24.95

IRISH JIGS & AIRS ARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR taught by Duck Baker Photo

We can order this for you or you can DOWNLOAD IT NOW! Just click one of the download links below. Book/3-CD set. Three full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Lessons are taught in Drop D tuning (DADGBE). Teaches: "Pretty Girl Milking a Cow," "Blind Mary," "O'Hara's Cup," "Morgan Magan," "Joy of My Life," and "Swedish Jig." Includes an interview with Baker and explanation of the tab system. Note/tab. 24 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 16 days
02-20489BCD $24.95

IRISH MUSIC FOR GUITAR by John Loesberg Photo

Book/CD pack. Twenty-seven pieces arranged for solo/classic guitar. Includes arrangements of harp music (including many O'Carolan tunes), folksongs and traditional dance tunes. The O'Carolan tunes are for more advanced guitarists, the remainder of the book for intermediate players. Includes a performance CD of all pieces from the book, and notes on the history and origin of each piece. Note/tab. 58 pp.
01-900160 $19.95

IRISH SONGS FOR GUITAR by Danny Carnahan Photo

Book/CD pack. Supplement to The Acoustic Guitar Method. Reinforce your technique with these 15 easy-to-play Irish songs and ballads. Listen to the CD then use the transcriptions to practice melodies, bass lines and simple chords. Features complete song lyrics, full guitar parts, notes on song origins and arrangements, and three tunings: standard, dropped-D and DADDAD. "Black Velvet Band," "Heather on the Moor," "Newry Town," "A Kiss in the Morning Early," "Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore," "The Parting Glass," "The Rising of the Moon," "Rosemary Fair," "The Star of County Down," "Whiskey in the Jar," more. Note/tab. 38 pp.
49-695776 $14.99

SCOTTISH FOLK TUNES FOR GUITAR edited by Hugh Burns Photo

CLEARANCE PRICED! SAVE $6.99! Book/CD pack. 31 tradtional pieces. A beautiful collection of traditional Scottish melodies arranged for fingerstyle and flatpicking guitar. Strathspeys, jigs, waltzes, slow airs, reels, and a few originals, in standard, drop D, open G and DADGAD tunings. Some of the arrangements are for flatpicking guitar, some are for fingerstyle guitar, some fall in-between. There is one duet and one piece that includes tremolo; only a few of the tunes include chord symbols. With performance notes for each tune. All tunes are played on the CD by the author. Intermediate and above. Text in English, French and German. Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-918456 .. list $17.99 ours $11.00

THE IRISH DADGAD GUITAR BOOK by Sarah McQuaid Photo

Comprehensive book covering guitar playing and maintenance, music structure and theory (particularly Irish), complete explanation and chord diagrams of DADGAD tuning, and music and tablature for guitar arrangements of 24 traditional Irish tunes. 93 pp.
09-101 $19.95

THE IRISH DADGAD GUITAR BOOK by Sarah McQuaid Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn all about playing and backing traditional Irish music using the famous DADGAD open guitar tuning. Contains sections on how to use the tuning, music structure and theory (particularly Irish), complete explanation and chord diagrams of DADGAD tuning, hints on playing Irish music, and 24 of the very best traditional tunes. The demo CD contains all the tunes from the book. Note/tab. 93 pp.
09-138 $24.99

THE SCOTTISH GUITAR - 40 SCOTTISH TUNES FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Rob MacKillop Photo

Book/CD pack. Rob MacKillop is regarded as one of Scotland's finest musicians. In this groundbreaking book, he defines a uniquely Scottish way of playing the guitar, incorporating rich traditions into later material - from Gaelic songs to traditional airs and dances. His arrangements reflect the origins of the tunes, with appropriate ornaments and phrasing. The CD helps players gain a deeper understanding of the subtle art of phrasing. Tunings used are DADGAD, Open D and Open G. Note/tab. 65 pp.
49-1507 $19.99

WORLD OF CELTIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR comp. Stefan Grossman Photo

Book/DVD set. Traditional music from Ireland and Scotland arranged for solo guitar. Arrangements by Pierre Bensusan, El McMeen, Martin Simpson, Pat Kirtley, Duck Baker, Tom Long & Steve Baughman. Less than a century ago you'd find this music performed on fiddle, pipes, button accordion, flutes and whistles, but never guitar, even in its basic role of providing rhythm. The challenge for those translating Celtic traditional music is to preserve the unique qualities which are the essence of the style. The popularity of alternate tunings in this music tends to come from two different directions. One is in the desire for production of tonalities of droning instruments, a la the bagpipes, and tunings such as DADGAD and EADEAE make this effect relatively easy. There are also guitar tunings which lend themselves easily to the melodic steps and fullness found in the diatonic Celtic harp, such as DGDGBD (open G tuning) and the CGDGAD. Intermediate. 136 pp.
02-30016DP $26.99

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A FINGERSTYLE GUITAR CHRISTMAS Photo

28 songs, including "The Coventry Carol," "Joy to the World," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" more. Note/tab. 62 pp.
49-699038 $12.95

AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR CHRISTMAS by David Kurtz Photo

Book/CD pack. Guitarist David Kurtz shares his personal arrangements of classic Christmas songs, as well as his own original compositions to celebrate the holiday season. These lush arrangements sound full and intricate, yet are fully accessible to all levels of playing. Grab your acoustic guitar, a cozy spot near the fireplace, and enjoy these sounds of the Christmas season. Note/tab. 45 pp.
49-102912 $15.99

AN INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS FOR GUITAR by Allan Alexander Photo

CLEARANCE PRICED! SAVE $7.95! Book/CD pack. 15 pieces from eleven countries arranged with variations for solo guitar. Includes the ancient "Cordas Natus," as well as traditional pieces such as "Masters of the Hall" and "Bring a torch Jeanette Isabella," or you can play "Canso de Nadal" from Catalan Spain, or enjoy a different version of "I Saw Three Ships." Allan says: " I think you will find that once you start, you won't be able to stop playing these pieces." Notation only. 29 pp.
512-80 .. list $23.95 ours $16.00

ASAP CHRISTMAS FOR GUITAR by James Douglas Esmond Photo

Book/CD pack. Organized progressively from beginner to advanced, this book/CD pack features songs for fingerstyle guitar from sacred Christmas hymns like "Joy to the World" and "O Come All Ye Faithful" to secular favorites such as "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" and "Here We Come A-Wassailing," as well as lesser-known carols which were originally made famous on the guitar like "The Son of Mary" and "Villancico de Navidad." Note/tab. 23 pp.
49-1574 $14.99

CHRISTMAS - EASY PIECES FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR Photo

Simple acoustic arrangements of 16 classic Christmas favorites for solo guitar. Perfect for classical or steel-string guitarists to show off your technique through great songs which have stood the test of time. CD contains demonstrations of all the pieces. "Deck The Halls," "Good King Wenceslas," "I Saw Three Ships," "In The Bleak Midwinter," "Jingle Bells," "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Silent Night," "We Three Kings Of Orient Are," more. Note/tab. 24 pp.
01-999108 $12.99

FINGERPICKING CHRISTMAS Photo

20 classic carols arranged for the intermediate level guitarist: "Away in a Manger," "Deck the Hall," "The First Noel," "Good King Wenceslas," "I Saw Three Ships," "It Came upon the Midnight Clear," "Jingle Bells," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "Silent Night," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "What Child Is This?" more. Includes melody and lyrics. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-699599 $8.95

FINGERPICKING CHRISTMAS CLASSICS Photo

15 favorite holiday tunes, carefully written for the intermediate-level guitarist. Each solo combines melody and harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangement. "Christmas Time Is Here," "Feliz Navidad," "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," "Mistletoe and Holly," "My Favorite Things," "Santa Baby," "Somewhere in My Memory," more. Note/tab. 46 pp.
49-701695 $7.99

FINGERPICKING YULETIDE Photo

16 holiday favorites carefully arranged for intermediate level guitarists: "Blue Christmas," "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)," "Do You Hear What I Hear," "Frosty the Snow Man," "Happy Holiday," "Here Comes Santa Claus," "A Holly Jolly Christmas," "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Jingle-Bell Rock," "Silver Bells," more. Note/tab. 46 pp.
49-699654 $9.99

FINGERSTYLE NOEL by Mark Hanson Photo

Book/CD pack. Thirty fingerstyle guitar solos plus two flute/guitar duets. Starts with fairly advanced tunes. The middle section contains 20 familiar carols arranged for late beginners/intermediate level. The end section is Christmas carol sing-along sheets with easy chords and capo positions. "Away in a Manger," "Boogie Woogie Jingle Bells," "Carol of the Birds," "Christmas Medley Improvisation," "Dona Nobis Pacem," "Joy to the World," "O Come, Little Children," "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," "Up on the Housetop," more. Note/tab. 78 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
01-172640 $21.95

JUST FOR FUN: CHRISTMAS GUITAR Photo

40+ classic Christmas songs. Most are in 3 arrangements: the melody in note/tab, an easy rhythm option with a simple rhythm pattern and chords, and an intermediate-level rhythm option. Includes chord dictionary. Books in the series contain matching songs - for ukulele, mandolin, banjo, more.
20-35006 $16.99

SEE & PLAY FINGERSTYLE CHRISTMAS by Mark Hanson Photo

Book/DVD pack. Eight familiar classics, expertly arranged by Mark Hanson for intermediate fingerstyle guitar. Lyrics are provided so you can sing along. The 90 minute DVD will teach you how to play the songs note-for-note, and includes close-ups and split-screen video. "Angels We Have Heard On High," "The First Noel," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," "Joy To The World," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "Silent Night" and "Winter Wonderland." Note/tab. 32 pp.
20-33411 $21.95

THIS HOLY NIGHT Photo

Book/CD set. 12 songs and medleys arranged for solo guitar. The CD includes TNT software that allows you to slow tracks down, isolate and loop specific sections, and change keys! "Angels We Have Heard On High," "Away In A Manger," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "Silent Night," more. Note/tab. 55 pp.
20-37762 $16.99