THE book for learning old-style, old-time backup guitar! Over 2000 copies sold! 102-Pages, plus data CD with >120 mp3 files, ready for iTunes or your mp3 player.
Solid old-time backup guitars are always in demand! Veteran guitar player John Schwab has developed a highly successful way to help folks learn to play in a traditional backup style, in the same way that he learned: by studying the master musicians of the 78 rpm era - the 1920s and '30s.
LEARN FROM THE BEST OF THE OLD-TIMERS Luches Kessinger (Kessinger Brothers) Asa Martin & Edgar Boaz (Doc Roberts) Roy Harvey (Charlie Poole & the North Carolina Ramblers) Hub Mahaffey (Dykes' Magic City Trio) ... and more! Music (for learning by ear) and tab for 28 great old-time tunes from 78 rpm records.
BOOK INCLUDES Guitar tab for 28 classic tunes, transcribed from 78 rpm records! What is old-time music, and how does the guitar fit in? "The Elements of Style" in old-time backup guitar: Keeping time Attack and dynamics Guitars and picks: getting "that" tone Chord selection The chords that the masters used The chords that the masters didn't use Choosing chords for modal tunes Finding the "right" chords Playing with other musicians Advice & insight from leading contemporary backup guitarists Resources for learning: recordings, books, websites, etc.
CD INCLUDED! Four versions per tune, from very slow to full speed All recordings adjusted to concert pitch Samples from leading contemporary backup guitar players Selections provided as mp3 files, ready for iTunes or digital player (NOTE: A data disk with mp3 files may not play on a car stereo or audio CD player, but it's perfect for your computer.) Play along with original performances from 78 rpm records!