Format : Sheet music + CD
SKU: MB.30957M
ISBN 9781513466101. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This collection shows a wide variety of musical approaches in open and alternate tunings. The arrangements come from the playing of Davey Graham, Pat Kirtley, Tony McManus, John Renbourn, John Fahey, Sandy Shalk, Dave Evans, Martin Carthy, El McMeen, Leo Wijnkamp and Stefan Grossman. The music ranges from the medieval La Rotta to Willie Brown?s Future Blues from the deep Mississippi delta; from O?Carolan?s Lord Inchiquin to Waterbound, an old-time folksong. From Celtic airs and jigs to gospel and blues you will explore the world of tunings. Hopefully, this collection will help you to discover new approaches and techniques to playing your instrument. Along the way you?ll have fingerpicking challenges and fun.
SKU: MB.95381
ISBN 9780786603213. UPC: 796279023641. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Whispering Stones won the award for â??Best Recordingâ? from the Washington Area Music Association and has continued to be a favorite with fans of fingerstyle guitar music throughout the world. The book features Celtic-inspired original and traditional tunes performed on solo acoustic guitar with the occasional addition of flute, mandolin, cello, piano, or bells. The tunes appear in the same order as in the recording. Al Petteway is an award-winning fingerstyle guitarist and composer. His many â??Wammieâ? awards from the Washington Area Music Association include â??Artist of the Yearâ? and â??Musician of the Yearâ?. Alâ??s playing fuses Celtic/British ideas and tunings with American themes and drive. Acoustic Guitar Magazine praised his â??concise, clean arrangements similar to John Renbournâ??s better workâ??. In notation and tablature.
SKU: HL.266628
ISBN 9780936799322. UPC: 888680734503. 9.0x12.0x0.206 inches.
Learn how to play in the style of contemporary Travis picking great guitar players like Paul Simon, James Taylor, Dan Fogelberg, Leo Kottke, John Renbourn and Michael Hedges! By mastering all techniques described in the book, you will be on your way to elevating the Travis pick from a basic chordal accompaniment to a complex solo style! Includes: 14 guitar solos • instructional and performance audio tracks online for download or streaming • standard notation and tablature • a comprehensive list of alternating-bass pieces • detailed and thorough instruction.