An American Christmas includes carols from the very rich Shaker spiritual shape-note and folk song traditions of the United States. They have been set as solo versions for the beginning to intermediateGuitarist who has been playing for about a year and would like to spread Christmas cheer using the Guitar. The book is in standard notation as well as tablature. Chords are also included for accompaniment purposes as are thelyrics and a CD recorded by the author.This is a collection of carols that will be appreciated by players of Classical Guitar and other styles as well and that players can return to year after year as the Christmas seasoncomes around. The collection can provide literature for Guitarists who are looking for background music to play at Christmas parties and for students playing in Christmas recitals.

Specially transcribed and arranged for beginning and intermediate guitar players this anthology of 49 classics includes such perennial favourites as 'Beautiful Dreamer ' 'Amazing Grace ' 'Aura Lee ' 'On Top of Old Smoky ' 'Blue Tail Fly ' 'Camptown Races ' 'Dixie's Land ' 'Yankee Doodle ' 'Sweet Betsy from Pike ' 'John Henry ' and many more.

This book and accompanying audio provide instruction and playable examples for guitarists looking to get into the sounds rooted in classic country music as well as more modern approaches to the genre.Rhythm playing isexplored through shuffle patterns travis picking and trucking riffs. Lead playing is approached through double stop licks steel bends and single note runs. Short examples are presented in each chapter and then combined inlonger etudes with chord changes ready for use in your own solos.