This book presents transcriptions of David Grisman’s solos and accompaniment patterns from the CD Shady Grove. The Shady Grove recording contains some wonderful performances of old-time American music by David Grisman and JerryGarcia two of American music’s greatest players. It is a vibrant collection of wonderful traditional American songs from a great variety of genres played in a style closely based on their traditional sources. All of the soloscan be played on the standard mandolin including one written for mandola and one for banjolin (mandolin-banjo). These transcriptions will provide insight into the art of accompaniment mandolin playing as well as soloing.Performance notes by the transcriber are included.

Thirty-four folk favorites arranged in notation and tablature for mandolin solo. Complete lyrics and accompaniment chords are provided.

Fine mandolin solo arrangements in notation and tablature reflecting styles of the great country and bluegrass soloists. Contains 53 solos. Selections include Soldier's Joy Chinese Breakdown Sandburgh Hornpipe Northlake Reel Send the Light Gospel Train Sonny's Side and more!