All great guitar players set themselves apart by looking beyond their instrument and their boundaries. This books helps players do just that offering an in-depth exploration of world music and how to play the music of other stringed instruments on the Guitar. Learn inventive techniques and creative approaches to master the music of: the Puerto Rican Cuatro the Russian Balalaika the Indian Sitar and swarmandal the Chinese Pipa the Japanese Shamisen and Koto the African Kora the Hawaiian Ukulele and more exotic instruments.Includes a CD of examples.

Learn to play finger picking style fast!Easy Pickings Acoustic Favourites lets you play 16 rock & pop classics finger picking style from such legends as Norah Jones Don McLean and The Kinks.It's easier than youever thought possible with Easy Pickings the exciting new way to master the technique.The music in this book doesn't use standard notation. Instead a combination of chord boxes and crosses on the strings illustrate thepicking pattern.So Easy Pickings Acoustic Favourites lets you build your skills really fast as you work through the songs.You'll soon become expert and on the way you’ll have learned how to play many of the greatestrock and pop songs of all time!

Easy Pickings Acoustic Songs lets you play sixteen rock and pop classics finger picking style from such legends as Cat Stevens Oasis and Dire Straits. It's easier than you ever thought possible with EasyPickings the exciting new way to master the technique. The music in this book doesn't use standard notation. Instead a combination of chord boxes and crosses on the strings illustrate the picking pattern.

Easy Pickings Paul Simon lets you play some of this legendary artist’s greatest songs finger picking style. It’s easier than you thought possible with Easy Pickings the exciting new way to master the technique. The music in this book doesn’t use standard notation. Instead a combination of chord boxes and crosses on the strings illustrate the picking pattern.

The First and Only Beginning Guitar Method of Its Kind!This is the guitar method students and teachers have been waiting for. Learn single notes with riffs like ?Day Tripper? and ?Crazy Train ?power chords withclassics by AC/DC and the Who strumming with songs from Neil Young and Nirvana and much more. The methods unique well-paced and logical teaching sequence will get students playing more easily than everbefore and music from popular artists likethe Beatles Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin will keep them playing and having fun. Book 1 includes: parts of the guitar easy-to-follow guitar tablature notes

Add to your repertoire and reinforce your technique with this collection of traditional easy-to-play kids' songs. Bring these beautiful melodies to life by listening to the recordings on the companion CD then using the transcriptions to practice single-note melodies basic strums and basslines and simple chords. A supplement to the Acoustic Guitar Method this terrific book/CD pack teaches fifteen beloved children's tunes and includes complete lyrics; full guitar parts in standard notation tablature and chord diagrams; and detailed notes on song origins and arrangements.

Add to your repertoire with this collection of early jazz and swing standards! The companion CD features a two-guitar recording of each tune and the book includes full guitar parts in standard notation and tab with chord diagrams plus detailed notes on the song origins and arrangements.

Your passport to a new world of music By Frank Natter, Jr. Series: National Guitar Workshop: Guitar Atlas Category: Guitar Method or Supplement Format: Book & CD Russia has a deep and rich cultural tradition of artists, writers, musicians, and composers. The names Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rachmaninoff may belong to the world, but these composers were Russian through and through. Guitar Atlas: Russia explores the country's remarkable musical heritage, covering everything from the music of Russian villages to the sacred tones and melodies adapted from ancient Byzantine modes. This will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation for a truly unique culture. Traditional Russian instruments, like the balalaika, domra, and seven-string guitar, are explained in detail, as well as the altered tunings and techniques designed to emulate them. Since folk music is such an integral part of Russian culture, this book explores familiar work songs, epic songs of the Russian bards, and romances of the Russian gypsies. Learning these songs will enrich your repertoire and give you insight into the music that has inspired some of the greatest artists and musicians in history. By the time you're done, you will have gained a fresh perspective into one of the world's greatest musical traditions and see that passion is at the heart of Russian music. The CD includes all the examples and demonstrations featured in the book.

Acoustic Guitar Private Lessons Series-Virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist and clawhammer Banjo player Steve Baughman shares 17 hymns and gospel songs arranged for solo Guitar in standard notation and tablature with video downloads available online for all songs. This rich collection features a variety of tunings background information technical tips and humorous asides.Songs include: 'At Calvary' 'Down by the Riverside' 'Fairest Lord Jesus' 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' 'It Is Well with My Soul' 'Just As I Am' 'Love Divine All Loves Excelling' 'Nearer My God To Thee' 'Old Rugged Cross' 'Pass Me Not Oh Gentle Savior' 'Rock of Ages' 'Shall WeGather at the River' 'Softly and Tenderly' 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus' 'When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder' and 'Whispering Hope'.

A collection of riff-tastic songs spanning twenty years in a unique new format designed for all guitarists who just use guitar tablature. With accurate and detailed chord boxes strumming patterns straight forward tablature melody lines and lyrics guitarists can now easily and quickly recreate the sound of their all-time favourite songs.

J.S. Bach is one of the greatest composers and most virtuosic musicians of all time. His amazing compositions are technically demanding which make them the perfect match for heavy metal shred Guitar. Shredding Bach introduces you to the unique style of this musical master and stretches your playing to the limits. It shows you all the essential techniques to play Bach's music on your electric Guitar including sweep picking tapping legato and rapid alternate picking.Every example has been arranged to be as true and accurate to the original compositions as possible with only minor adjustments made to accommodate the Guitar and shred style.The accompanying CD features all of the examples recorded at multiple speeds to help you practice and to get you on your way to mastering Bach's challenging compostions.

Acoustic Guitar Private Lessons Series-Learn to create dynamic accompaniment parts in any setting with this ultimate guide for any guitarist who wants to go beyond playing the same patterns in song after song. Author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers shares the secrets of effective accompaniment in any style. Through 20 easy-to-follow lessons you'll learn to: deepen your grooves discover new chord shapes and picking styles; explore alternate tunings and partial capos; and more. With this book and its downloadable video files you will expand your toolkit and develop fresh and varied guitar parts to make songs shine!