Folk Guitar

For music lovers who've always wanted to play guitar but have been put off by traditional guitar methods, these books get you playing right away without having to pick through heavy theory and music-reading lessons first. Every book in the For Beginners series progresses from the very basics of buying your first instrument through the fundamentals of playing your favorite style of music. 48 pages each with enhanced CD.

Folk guitar textbook for adult beginners.

Traditional songs with related exercises. All music presented in standard notation and tablature with guitar chord symbols. Diagrams for chords used in each song precede the music. Some selections include lyrics. Most songs are presented in several versions or more than one key.

For music lovers who always wanted to play folk guitar but have been put off by traditional guitar methods, this book will get you playing right away, without having to pick through heavy theory and music-reading lessons first. Enduring and beautiful folk songs are taught in a clear and easy-to-understand fashion that is perfect for every beginner. You'll learn basic strumming, fingerpicking and a variety of accompaniment styles. Lyrics to the songs are included.

This beginning guitar method is unique in that it teaches the basics of playing guitar while focusing on the style of folk guitar. Designed to teach students the fundamentals of playing chords and melody on guitar, First Lesson FolkGuitar also provides lessons on correct posture, caring for the guitar, proper right and left-hand technique, and tuning the guitar to itself, a pitch pipe or a piano. Subjects covered include strumming chords, accompaniment patterns, fingerstyle basics, reading standard notation, reading tab, and alternating bass strum patterns. Time tested folk standards with lyrics are included to teach playing fundamentals. Accompanying online audio provides students a professional recording of tunes and exercises. GĢ Unique beginning guitar method teaching basics of playing guitar focusing on folk guitar.GĢ Designed to teach students fundamentals of playing chords and melody.GĢ Provides lessons on correct posture; caring for the guitar; proper right/left-hand technique; tuning the guitar to itself, a pitch pipe or a piano.GĢ Subjectsinclude: strumming chords; accompaniment patterns; fingerstyle basics; reading standard notation and tab; alternating bass strum patterns.GĢ Companion audio available for download online

Pioneers of American Folk Guitar guides you through the music of twelve guitar masters, from Mississippi John Hurt, Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk, Elizabeth Cotton and more. Perfect for the intermediate-advanced guitarist looking to unlock the deep power of these folk and blues techniques, this publication presents each piece in the original keys, arranged from the original recordings in Guitar TAB & standard notation with full lyrics and chord symbols. With brief biographical notes on each artist examining their impact and style, this is the best way to gain an appreciation and understanding of the music which is rooted so deeply in the heart of American culture. Songlist: - Embryonic Journey [Jorma Kaukonen] - Freight Train [Elizabeth Cotten] - Girl From The North Country [Bob Dylan] - A Hazy Shade Of Winter [Simon & Garfunkel] - Candy Man Blues [Mississippi John Hurt] - Ian & Nisa [Michael Gulezian] - Ice Miner [Leo Kottke] - St. Louis Tickle [Dave Van Ronk] - On The Sunny Side Of The Ocean [John Fahey] - The Poor People Of Paris [Chet Atkins] - Redwood Ramble [Robbie Basho] - Turnpike Terror [Peter Lang]