Doc Watson: The Guitar of Doc Watson

SKU: M7.VOGG-425

ISBN 9783802404252. English.

... the only songbook available worldwide! Wenn man sich für groovigen Blues-Rock und eine erstklassig bearbeitete Blues-Gitarre interressiert, führt an Johnny Guitar Watson kein Weg vorbei. Eine Legende, der verdientermaßen Einlass in die 'Rhythm'n'Blues-Hall of Fame' gewährt wurde. Dieses Buch, eine sensationelle Sammlung, kam in enger Zusammenarbeit mit seiner Tochter zustande. Es bietet einen einmaligen Einblick in das Leben und Werk von Johnny Guitar Watson mit vielen Photos und Texten. Hinzu kommen Noten, Texte und Gitarren-Akkorde von 32 Songs, darunter Top Hits wie 'Mother in law', 'Superman Lover' und 'Gangster in love'. Außerdem sind 15 Original-Songs auf der beiliegenden CD enthalten.

SKU: MB.95696

ISBN 9780786616572. UPC: 796279028691. 8.75 x 11.75 inches. By David Grisman and Tony Rice, transcribed by John Carlini.

In 1994, Acoustic Disc issued a landmark CD by David Grisman and Tony Rice. The central idea behind the album called for the artists to play a different vintage mandolin or guitar on each cut. On this remarkable recording, David and Tony perform 17 original compositions on a wide range of vintage instruments. Mel Bay Publications, Inc., is proud to present this guitar edition and a separate mandolin edition of Tone Poems, both transcribed by noted guitarist/arranger John Carlini. All 17 solos in each book are written in notation and tablature.

SKU: MB.30110M

ISBN 9780786687466. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Play Like a Legend: Doc Watson features transcriptions of his great guitar flatpicking recordings from the early 1960s until the 1990s. In addition, detailed explanations of special techniques such as Carter Plus soloing, using three note patterns 3NPs and numerous crosspicking patterns are included. Exercises are designed to isolate specific licks and patterns, making them easier to learn. Moveable phrases and licks are identified so that players can introduce Docs unique sound into their own playing. Includes access to online audio.

SKU: MB.93935M

ISBN 9780786688753. UPC: 786688750. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book is an encyclopedia of Carter flatpicking style back-up, bluegrass back-up, Carter flatpicking style lead, Doc Watson-style lead, Clarence White-style bluesy lead, Atkins/Travis fingerpicking style, rockabilly guitar style, Nashville lead styles, and Western swing. The tunes and exercises in the book are included on the audio recording available online. Fred introduces each tune with page numbers to locate the corresponding material in the text. Stereo split track recordings allow you to hear the guitar through one speaker, separate from the band. In notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

SKU: KN.52980S

Recorded live at Ronnie Scott's club by Buddy Rich on the album Rich In London, this swingin' shuffle with solos for 1st and 3rd Trumpet features a great walking bass line, lots of sax section writing, crisp articulations, and dramatic brass punches. In the coda carried by rhythm section only, guitar, then piano, then drums drop out, leaving the bass to play the final two bars alone for a unique finish. Duration 7:30.

SKU: KN.52980

Recorded live at Ronnie Scott's club by Buddy Rich on the album Rich In London, this swingin' shuffle with solos for 1st and 3rd Trumpet features a great walking bass line, lots of sax section writing, crisp articulations, and dramatic brass punches. In the coda carried by rhythm section only, guitar, then piano, then drums drop out, leaving the bass to play the final two bars alone for a unique finish. Duration 7:30.

SKU: HL.14081083

SKU: AP.1-ADV13001

ISBN 9783892210122. UPC: 805095130010. English.

This book and CD set includes transcriptions of Billy Hart's playing with supportive commentary on each performance. The recording features two mixes of each composition, one mix for listening and one play-along track without drums. Sidemen include John Abercrombie (guitar), Richie Beirach or Bill Dobbins (piano), Jimmy Knepper (trombone), David Liebman (soprano & tenor saxophone), Ron McClure or Rufus Reid (bass), Louis Smith (flügelhorn), and Bobby Watson (alto saxophone).