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ACOUSTIC GUITAR MASTERCLASS - ED GERHARD: THE GUITAR SONGBOOK Photo
Book/CD set. 10 of Gerhard's most beautiful solo guitar pieces - transcribed by Gerhard himself. On the CD he carefully describes and demonstrates all the key passages for each song. Includes "Blue Highway," "Crow," "Duet," "Farther Along," "Homage," "Shallow Brown," more. Note/tab. 71 pp.
05-746 $21.95

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ACOUSTIC GUITAR MASTERCLASS - LAURENCE JUBER: THE GUITARIST ANTHOLOGY, VOL. 1 Photo
Book/CD set. Contains 16 of Juber's most popular solo guitar pieces in standard, DADGAD, and other alternate tunings - all transcribed by Juber himself. Plus, on the CD he walks you through the key aspects of each arrangement. Includes "Strawberry Fields Forever," "Solo Flight," "Mosaic," "Still Warm," more. Note/tab. 107 pp.
03-001 $24.95

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ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES - AL PETTEWAY: CELTIC, BLUES AND BEYOND Photo
Book/CD set. All the tunes from the CD "Shades of Blue" and a few Celtic chestnuts in note/tab. Includes "After Dark," "Alphonso Brown Is Back in Town," "The Darkest Hour," "E funk," "Tony's Rag," more. On the CD Al walks you through the techniques and patterns of each. 104 pp.
03-008 $24.95

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ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES - DAVID CULLEN: GRATEFUL GUITAR Photo
Book/CD set. Transcriptions of 10 fabulous solo guitar arrangements to 10 classic Dead songs: "Casey Jones," "Eyes of The World," "Friend of The Devil," "Ripple," more. Cullen walks you through his arrangements on the CD, covering all the key aspects. Note/tab. 79 pp.
17-003 $21.95

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ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES - LAURENCE JUBER: THE GUITARIST ANTHOLOGY, VOL. 2 Photo
Book/CD set. 16 great solo arrangements transcribed in note/tab. Juber walks you through key aspects of each on the CD. Includes "I Saw Her Standing There," "Little Wing," "Along The Way," "Buffalo Nickel," "Breaking Point," more. 110 pp.
03-002 $24.95

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AMERICAN PRIMITIVE GUITAR taught by John Fahey Photo
Book/3-CD set. A wide variety of instrumental solos for the intermediate guitarist. Note/tab, with 3 CDs featuring phrase-by-phrase instruction. With a general discussion of pattern picking and the use of the alternate bass. Selections include: "In Christ There is No East or West," "Some Summer Day," "The Last Steam Engine Train," "Take A Look At That Baby," "The Approaching of the Disco Void," more. Includes "Wireless" article from 1998, focusing on his life andd the impact of his music. 56 pp.
02-99802BCD $24.95

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BEST OF ALEX DE GRASSI Photo
Note-for-note transcriptions by Alex himself for nine songs, with performance notes for each: "Blood & Jasmine," "Blue Trout," "Bright Sky," "Cumulus," "Deep at Night," "Klamath," "Short Order," "Sleeping Lady" and "Turning: Turning Back." Includes an extensive intro by Alex on his approach to composing and performing. Note/tab. 104 pp.
49-690822 $19.95

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BEST OF TOMMY EMMANUEL Photo
12 transcriptions from the versatile, award-winning Aussie guitarist, including: "Blue Moon," "Can't Get Enough," "Classical Gas," "Countrywide," "Determination," "Guitar Boogie Shuffle," "Hearts Grow Fonder," "The Hunt," "Initiation," "The Journey," "Stevie's Blues" and "Up from down Under." Note/tab. 141 pp.
49-690909 $19.95

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CHET ATKINS - VINTAGE FINGERSTYLE Photo
Transcriptions and performance tips for 14 of Chet's early hits, including "Lady Madonna," "Arkansas Traveler," "The Claw," "Blue Echo," "Lover, Come Back to Me," "My Little Waltz," "Trambone," "When You Wish Upon A Star," "Yankee Doodle Dixie," more. Note/tab. 78 pp.
49-694878 $19.95

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CHET ATKINS IN THREE DIMENSIONS, VOLUME 1 by Chet Atkins, Deyan Bratic, John McClellan Photo
This tribute contains twenty-two of Chet's greatest solos and duets along with interviews with his daughter, Merle Atkins Russell and close friends Jerry Reed, Vince Gill, Eddy Arnold, Don Mclean and others. Gives insight into the character of an American original, who did so much to shape the course of music history and the guitar, and most importantly, helped thousands over the course of his life through kindness and generosity. He was a special man, a special artist... a hero to the millions of lives he touched. The Atkins family shares many rare photographs. Includes, "Heartaches," "Caravan," "When You Wish Upon a Star" (live version), "Music to Watch Girls by," "Stars and Stripes Forever," "Jerry's Breakdown," "Nashtown Ville" and many others. Note/tab. Intermediate/advanced. 208 pp.
02-20385 $29.95

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CHET ATKINS IN THREE DIMENSIONS, VOLUME 2 by John McClellan & Deyan Bratic Photo
The second book in the acclaimed series that showcases the life of Mr. Guitar. Chet Atkins was a man of many titles: producer, record executive, friend and one of the greatest all-round guitarists in music history. Interviews include: Dolly Parton, Steve Wariner, John D. Loudermilk, Mark Knopfler, Paul Yandell, Jerry Byrd, Janis Ian, Boots Randolph, Wayne Carson, many more. Definitive transcriptions (many for the first time) of 26 of Chet's greatest solos and duets: "Gallopin' on the Guitar," "Liza," "Muskrat Ramble," "Frankie and Johnny," "Mister Sandman," "Smile," "Sweet Georgia Brown," "The Early Dawn," "The Entertainer," "Stump Water," "Dark Eyes," "Winter Walkin'," "Embraceable You," the tour de force piece - Jerry Reed's "Lightning Rod" (recorded by Reed, produced by Chet) and many others. Rare photographs. Note/tab. 375 pp.
02-20839 $49.95

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CHET ATKINS PLAYS BACK HOME HYMNS transcribed by Jerry R. Ozee Photo
Transcriptions from the album of the same title. 12 familiar hymns, including "Amazing Grace," "Further Along," "Lonesome Valley," "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," more. With performance notes and fingerings. Note/tab. 56 pp.
02-99766 $14.95

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DOYLE DYKES: VIRTUOSO GUITAR ed. by Aaron Stang Photo
Doyle Dykes is the natural heir to Chet Atkins' throne. He plays with astounding feel and unheard of technique. 14 originals and his hugely popular arrangement of The Beatles' song "Girl." Includes: "Angels' Desire," "Birmingham Steele," "Caleb's Report," "Celtic Cowboy," "Howling of the Wood," "Miss Haley's Music Box," "Misty Nights in Tokyo," "Music of the Night Ships," "Self Portrait on Acoustic Guitar," "The Changing of the Guard," "The Jawbone," "The Road Back Home," "The Visitation," "White Rose for Heidi," "Wabash Cannonball," and "Country Fried Picking'."
05-664 $24.95

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ENDLESS ROAD - TOMMY EMMANUEL by Tommy Emmanuel; transcribed by Mark Pritcher Photo
Transcription book to the album of the same name. Not for the faint of heart, this outstanding collection of intermediate/advanced solos includes two pop standards: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "Mona Lisa," plus 13 original compositions. Pritcher has added suggested chord progressions to serve as a harmonic guide. Detailed performance notes and select chord grid diagrams further enhance accessibility. Tommy's music incorporates thumbpicking, jazzy single lines, chord-melody arranging techniques, complex use of harmonics & more. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 192 pp.
02-20872 $19.95

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FAVORITE ORIGINAL SOLOS AND ARRANGEMENTS by John Standefer Photo
Book/CD set. Great solo fingerstyle guitar arrangements by 2002 National Champion Fingerstyle Guitarist Standefer. Contains John's most loved original pieces written in his own format, which he calls 'Picture-Perfect' TAB. This new method of writing guitar music makes it more complete, easier and faster to learn. Includes all but 2 of the pieces from his CD, "Guitar Stories." 79 pp.
02-20465BCD $19.95

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FINGERPICKING ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Photo
14 of ALW's best arranged for intermediate-level solo guitar. Each solo combines melody & harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangement. "All I Ask of You," "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," "Memory," "The Music of the Night," "With One Look," more. Includes an easy intro to basic fingerstyle. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-699839 $7.95

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FINGERPICKING BACH Photo
14 masterpieces from Johann Sebastian Bach arranged for intermediate guitarists: "Air on the G String," "Bourree in E Minor," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Little Prelude No. 2 in C Major," "Minuet in G," "Prelude in C Major," "Quia Respexit," "Sheep May Safely Graze," "Sleepers, Awake," more. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-699793 $8.95

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FINGERPICKING BEATLES arranged by Fred Sokolow Photo
20 songs, including "Come Together," "Hey Jude," "Let It Be," more. The easiest arrangements come first in the book and gradually become harder. Shows how to read chord grids and tab and includes a 1-page chord dictionary. Note/tab, 64 pp.
49-699404 $14.95

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FINGERPICKING BEATLES - REVISED & EXPANDED EDITION Photo
30 songs carefully arranged for intermediate guitarists. Includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. "Across the Universe," "All You Need Is Love," "Blackbird," "Can't Buy Me Love," "Hey Jude," "In My Life," "Lady Madonna," "Let It Be," "Love Me Do," "Michelle," "Norwegian Wood," "Nowhere Man," "The Long and Winding Road," "Ticket To Ride," "Yellow Submarine," "Yesterday," more. Note/tab. 118 pp.
49-699049 $17.95

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FINGERPICKING DYLAN by Jerry Willard Photo
13 arrangements. 46pp.
01-179740 $17.95

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FINGERPICKING MOZART Photo
15 of Mozart's timeless compositions arranged for intermediate guitarists: "Ave Verum (Jesu, Word of God Incarnate)," "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," "Laudate Dominum," "Minuet in G Major, k. 1," "Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major," "Piano Sonata in A," "Rondo in C Major," more. Note/tab. 32 pp.
49-699794 $8.95

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FINGERPICKING, FLATPICKING AND SLIDE - GUITAR STYLES OF MERLE WATSON by Merle Watson with Doc Watson Photo
During the 15 years that Merle Watson toured and recorded with his father, Doc Watson, the duo was one of the most popular musical teams in folk music history. On these two CDs, Merle teaches the traditional fingerpicking, flatpicking and slide guitar styles for which he was famous. Doc joins Merle in a dynamic demonstration of "twin guitars" as they take apart some of their most requested duets and explain, in detail, how each part is played. Over 25 songs including "Will the Circle be Unbroken," "Southbound," "Day Break Blues," "Cotten-Eyed Joe," "Wabash Cannonball," "Honky Tonkin'," "Old Joe Clark," "Salt Creek," more! Note/tab. Intermediate level. 52 pp.
300-536 $29.95

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FINGERSTYLE & SLIDE GUITAR IN OPEN TUNINGS taught by John Fahey Photo
Book/3-CD set. Fahey was a pioneer in composing and arranging guitar solos in open tunings. He teaches a wide variety of techniques, musical textures and styles. The 3 CDs provide phrase-by-phrase instruction. Selections include: "On The Sunny Side Of The Ocean," "Requiem for John Hurt," "Auld Lang Syne," "The Union Pacific," "Spanish Two Step," more. Intermediate. Extensive intro on Fahey's career and an interview (circa 1982) with Stefan Grossman. Note/tab, 56 pp.
02-99801BCD $24.95

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JOHN DENVER - FOLK SINGER Photo
15 songs transcribed note-for-note for guitar with melody and lyrics from this country-folk entertainer: "Fly Away," "I Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado," "Leaving on a Jet Plane," "Mr. Bojangles," "Paradise," "Potter's Wheel," "Rhymes and Reasons," "Rocky Mountain High," "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "This Old Guitar," "Today," more. Note/tab. 62 pp.
49-500984 $19.95

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JOHN RENBOURN: FOLK, BLUES & BEYOND; CELTIC MELODIES & OPEN TUNINGS; AND THE JAZZ TINGE by John Renbourn Photo
This comprehensive book/3-CD set brings together a variety of fingerstyle arrangements featured in three of Renbourn's video lessons. Note/tab. 120 pp.
02-98511BCD $29.95

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LEO KOTTKE TRANSCRIBED Mark Hanson Photo
Book/CD pack. Note-for-note transcriptions for four tunes: "William Powell," "A Trout Toward Noon," "Times Twelve" and "First To Go." The 70-minute CD includes slow and performance speed versions of each tune, plus measure-by-measure instruction. Note/tab. 62 pp.
199-6 $19.95

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LEO KOTTKE: EIGHT SONGS edited & transcribed by John Stropes Photo
Includes "Bean Time," "Fisherman," "Ojo," "Jack Fig,", and others. Note/tab. 94 pp.
49-120 $14.95

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MARTIN SIMPSON TEACHES ALTERNATE TUNINGS: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO OPEN AND ALTERNATE TUNINGS taught by Martin Simpson Photo
Book/DVD set. Simpson teaches how the important tunings relate to standard tunings and each other. He covers open G, D and C tunings, DADGAD tuning, suspended 4th modal tunings, more - from popular 19th century pieces to today's rock songs. Note/tab. Booklet with the essentials of reading music. DVD is 59 min.
20-20415 $23.95

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MERLE TRAVIS GUITAR STYLE by Merle Travis & Tommy Flint Photo
Starts with a few pages of biography. His style is explained using dozens of examples. Includes CD of Tommy Flint. Note/tab. 173 pp.
02-93344BCD $29.95

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PAUL SIMON TRANSCRIBED by Mark Hanson Photo
10 note-for-note transcriptions with detailed instructions. Songs include "Scarborough Fair," "59th Street Bridge Song," "Late Great Johnny Ace," "Hearts and Bones," "Peace Like A River," more. Note/tab. 96 pp.
01-172618 $19.95

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PAUL YANDELL COLLECTION by Craig Dobbins Photo
Book/CD set. 10 great Paul Yandell originals from his solo CDs: "Forever Chet," "Say It Again," "Mayfield" and "In The Groove," transcribed by Craig Dobbins. With background notes from Paul, plus performance tips and chord diagrams. Tributes from Jerry Reed, Fred Gretsch, Steve Wariner and Kirk Sand. CD includes the original recordings of all 10 tunes. Note/tab. Intermediate. 77 pp.
02-21759BCD $19.95

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POPULAR SONGS FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Laurence Juber Photo
Book/CD pack. 12 beautiful solo guitar arrangements in standard and altered tunings arranged by two-time Grammy-winning fingerstylist Laurence Juber. The one hour Masterclass CD features Juber teaching and playing each song. "Alison," "Angie," "Every Breath You Take," "God Only Knows," "In My Life," "Let It Be," "Maybe I'm Amazed," "My Girl," "My Love," "Oh! Darling," "Stand by Me" and "Your Song." Note/tab. 63 pp.
49-700180 $19.95

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THE COMPLETE CHET ATKINS GUITAR METHOD by Chet Atkins Photo
Book/CD set. Thorough method with an emphasis on theory and exercises. Many keys are presented with scales, chords, accompaniment styles and examples for each. Edited, revised, & expanded by Tommy Flint. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 108 pp.
02-93232BCD $24.95

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THE HANK WILLIAMS SONGBOOK arranged by Fred Sokolow Photo
26 classics in easy-to-intermediate fingerpicking and flatpicking arrangements. Includes "Cold, Cold Heart," "Hey, Good Lookin'," "Honky Tonkin'," "I Saw the Light," "Long Gone Lonesome Blues," "Mansion on the Hill," "There's a Tear in My Beer," "Your Cheatin' Heart," more. Note/tab. 79 pp.
49-699255 $14.95

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THE MIKE MARSHALL COLLECTION by Mike Marshall Photo
In thirty years of playing, Marshall has enjoyed an amazing opportunity to compose music for some incredible players. These pieces were created to fit the musical situation at hand: the players, the instrumentation, the music that they were interested in exploring. In most cases, these tunes where learned by ear and those who played them never saw charts like these. Multi-instrumentalist Matt Flinner took on the task of transcribing Mike's music into notation and tab. Intermediate. 47 pp.
02-99529 $9.95

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THE MUSIC OF LEO KOTTKE transcribed by Mark Hanson Photo
Note-for-note transcriptions from Kottke's actual recordings. Includes each song recorded at half-speed on included CD! Tunes include, "Busted Bicycle," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," Theme from "The Rick and Bob Report," "Crow River Waltz," and "Little Beaver." Note/tab. 48 pp.
01-072672 $19.95

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THE MUSIC OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD ARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Fred Sokolow Photo
9 classics, including "Friend of the Devil," "Deal," "Ripple," more. Learn how to play fingerpick backup while singing, play an instrumental solo, and begin and end each tune. On the 2 included CDs, each is played at regular and slow tempo. Includes lyrics. Note/tab, with lead sheets. 56 pp.
02-99408BCD $24.95

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TOMMY EMMANUEL - ONLY trans. by Mark Pritcher Photo
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the hottest fingerpicking guitar stars today. Note-for-note transcriptions of the solos from his album of the same title. The performance notes help players over potential hurdles and give insight into his style and techniques. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 167 pp.
02-20345 $19.95

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TOMMY EMMANUEL FINGERSTYLE GUITAR METHOD taught by Tommy Emmanuel Photo
Book/CD set. The incomparable Emmanuel presents four fingerstyle exercises, an arrangement of "Freight Train," and two signature compositions- "Mister Guitar" and "Dixie McGuire." Includes a chord chart. Intermediate to advanced in difficulty, these tunes literally involve the thumbs of both hands! Standard tuning. Note/tab. 24 pp.
02-20439BCD $15.95

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WAYNE HENDERSON - MADE & PLAYED, TRANSCRIBED FOR FLATPICKING AND FINGERSTYLE GUITAR trans. by David Ziegele Photo
Note-for-note transcriptions of Wayne's first solo album, plus the bonus tune, "Lime Rock." Five work best in fingerstyle, because they are played in either alternating-thumb or Carter-style, and the others can be either flatpicked or fingerpicked. With an introduction to Wayne's style & techniques and a brief guide to reading tablature. Foreword by Alen St. John. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 87 pp.
666-1 $29.95

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