Jerry Garcia the lead guitarist singer and alleged leader of the Grateful Dead became an icon of the 60s youth movement. It was well-known that Jerry was a huge fan and probably considered himself a player of old-timeAmerican music from mountain fiddle and banjo music to English ballads to jug band music to bluegrass and blues and more. On the 'Shady Grove' recordings one can hear the deep commitment respect and love Jerry had for thistraditional American music. He's very faithful to the original artists' music. That may be surprising if you expect more of an ego-driven 'my version' approach from one the biggest rock stars ever. What you have here is a vibrantcollection of wonderful traditional American songs from a great variety of genres played in a style closely based on their traditional sources. Of course within those parameters we hear wonderful and personal readings of thetunes from both Jerry and mandolinist David Grisman. Dix Bruce has carefully transcribed many of Jerry's solos from the album trying to determine not just what he was playing but how he was playing it. Melodies tablature lyrics and chords are included in arrangements designed to be playable on the guitar while presenting the melodies as closely as possible. Jerry's banjo solos are transcribed here for guitar.

For Fngrstyle Guitar-This volume is intended as a folio of arrangements from the repertoire of a working musician. As such there is only a minimum of discussion about the technical aspects of playing. Students who have already dealt with theAmerican style called fingerpicking or fingerstyle guitar which is quite distinct from other kinds of guitar playing will be at an advantage. The easiest arrangements here are early intermediate level while the other end of thescale includes pieces that may challenge even a professional. Tunes within each section are presented generally in order of difficulty. The bulk of the tunes presented are fiddle tunes with a couple of banjo tunes and severalsongs as well as tunes originally played on other instruments such as harp pipes or accordion. There are even a small number composed for the guitar. For the most part differences in approach among the tunes here are unrelatedto the instrumental sources. All the tunes are presented in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Bluegrass & Country Series : You Can Teach Yourself Number of pages : 84 Three-time national flatpicking champion Steve Kaufman teaches you how to buy a guitar, the easy way to fret a note, how to read chord charts and play all the basic chords, basic bluegrass strumming patterns, bass runs and walks, hammer-ons and pull-offs, how to read tablature, picking lead, crosspicking, practice techniques, and much more.

Learn to play Bluegrass and Folk lead and rhythm guitar anywhere on the fretboard in any key. Includes chord-based licks moveable major and blues scales major pentatonic scales 1st-position scales and much more.

Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Dennis Caplinger gives you a flying start with the Bluegrass guitar. Learn to play using the very best of the Bluegrass standards so you can apply your knowledge straight away. Once you've got the basics you can play along with the amazing Bluegrass band featuring John Moore Kenny Blackwell and Bill Bryson. Includes deomnstartions and minus-one backing tracks to get you playing with confidence straight away.

Know only 20 Guitar solo licks? How about 50? 100? 200? If that's all then you need this book designed to help you improvise bluegrass style Guitar solos. These 400 licks are played over standard chord progressions; the use of licks sometimes will take precedent over stating the melody. The progressions used are based primarily on common vocal numbers. Some of the licks included are: two-measure G & D licks blue note licks pentatonic scales licks with slurs boogie licks moveable licks embellishing a fiddle tune practice loops of ?Salt Creek? and ?Billy in the Lowground? and many more.For intermediate level and beyond.

The Hal Leonard Bluegrass Guitar Method is your complete guide to learning bluegrass guitar. This book uses popular bluegrass songs to teach you the basics of rhythm and lead playing in the styles of Doc Watson Tony Rice Maybelle Carter Lester Flatt and many others.Lessons include Carter strumming alternating bass waltz strums using the capo hammer-ons pull-offs slides crosspicking and much more. The accompanying online audio includes 43 tracks for demonstration and play-along.

Learn the fundamentals of bluegrass by exploring its various styles and the masters who defined the genre: Doc Watson Clarence White and Norman Blake. The book includes background information instruction and 12 classic songs while the CD includes demos of the exercises and songs.

Arranging Solos for Vocals-Learn everything you need to take the spotlight and create your own Guitar breaks in the high-energy Bluegrass style. Steve Kaufman takes apart a series of Bluegrass standards showing you how to arrange and embellish melodies whilst working within the chord structure of the song. Discover how to apply rolls runs triplets hammer-ons and other picking devices as well as some fantastic special effects including the 'train whistle' and the Jimmy Rodgers-style 'yodel' lick.Make your repertoire shine with energy and originality through Kaufman's ideas and techniques.

20 Swing Tunes That Every Parking Lot Picker Should Know teaches essential swing Guitar repertoire to bluegrass flatpickers. Steve's unique method features three levels: - a beginner's version in which he teaches the basic melody - an intermediate arrangement that will give players a solid musical grounding - and a full-blown solo that will challenge any aspiring swing guitarist. Backup tracks make for productive and exciting practice sessions. Tunes include After You've Gone Back Home Again in Indiana Georgia on My Mind Limehouse Blues It's Only a Paper Moon Over the Rainbow Summertime The Sunny Side of theStreet and more.

Finding Your Bluegrass Voice-Finding Your Bluegrass One of America's most renowned bluegrass musicians imparts wisdom and advice based on decades of experience playing in bands from Bill Monroe an d the Blue Grass Boys to Old And In The Way. With Peter Rowan's help you'll improve your lead singing and establish an authentic bluegrass guitar sound. Peter's invaluable tips on breathing phrasing vocal improvisation and his exercises to increase your power and range will help you excel as a lead singer. His guitar accompaniment techniques show you how to back up your singing wiht a strong sense of time add bluegrass style bass runs embellish with blues licks and pick simple but effectivesolos. Illustrating his lesson with concert style performances of well known songs from the bluegrass repertoire and first-hand accounts of his days on tour with Bill Monroe Peter teaches each arrangement phrase by phrase. He takes apart Bill Monroe's Blue Moon of Kentucky; the bluesy Walls of Time; the traditional gospel song Wayfaring Stranger and the powerful waltztime classic In The Pines. This is a lesson filled with lots of great instruction singing and playing and is a must-have for every bluegrass lover's library.

Teach Yourself Bluegrass Guitar. Teach yourself authentic bluegrass guitar with this book and audio pack. The book contains clear instructions on the basics: right- and left-hand techniques, solos, backup, personal advice on performance, and much more, as well as a complete selection of the best bluegrass songs to learn from. The audio contains recorded examples contained in the book and backing tracks for several songs. Written by Russ Barenberg, an acclaimed Nashville session player, whose playing has been featured on dozens of top country and bluegrass albums over the years. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Recorded lessons from one of America’s greatest guitarists Johnny Hiland teaches rhythm patterns essential to the working guitarist in the styles of Bluegrass Country Country Rock Blues and Swing. Lessons in standard notationand TAB with complete audio instruction.

Hot Licks for Bluegrass Guitar. Over 350 authentic bluegrass licks are included in this book, which also discusses how to apply the licks to create your own solos and expand your musical understanding and knowledge of the fingerboard. It features special sections on bluesy licks, trail-offs, playing in closed positions up the neck, crosspicking, floating, double stops, and more. A special celebrity section featuring the licks of Doc Watson, Norman Blake, Dan Crary, Tony Rice and Mark O'Connor is also included.