Bluegrass Songbook Review

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(More customer reviews)This book covers over 140 traditional bluegrass songs. The tablature is non standard but is well explained in the book and is simple to follow.
If the musician learns half the songs in the book (s)he will be welcome at bluegrass jams. This is the book to own and learn from.
The author lists recorded versions of the song of the singer to listen to. There is an section covering how to sing bluegrass harmony, guitar chords, etc.
I wish the author would put out a volume 2 of the book.

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Over 130 songs in several styles from old-time, traditional, and newgrass, top gospel, and novelty tunes. Includes Ballad Of Jed Clampett, Blue Ridge Mountain Blues, Daddy Sang Bass, Bury Me Beneath The Willow, and Knoxville Girl.

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Steve Kaufman's Four-Hour Bluegrass Workout (Homespun Tapes) Review

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(More customer reviews)Steve Kaufman's Four Hour Bluegrass workout introduces 50 fiddle-type tunes. For each tune, the CDs contain a slowed down version, which I found a great way to learn the melody. Then the band kicks it up a notch to full speed. Some are fairly easy to follow along with and some are blazingly fast...a workout indeed. The melody of the entire tune is played once, then the accompaniment is played twice. I found that playing the chords the first time and then the melody the following two time was an excellent way to learn both parts.
Many standard fiddle tunes are included, with straightforward arrangements, often in the style that is common at jam sessions. Learning these tunes provides a great basis for jumping into jams with other players.
Beginners may find even the chords difficult at times, while advanced players are likely to know many of the tunes. I highly recommend this product to intermediate players looking to learn new tunes and to build speed and technique.

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HereÕs a great way to improve your picking, build up speed and stamina, and get those licks and solos working - no matter what instrument you play! Whether you are a professional or a "parking lot" player, these fabulous sessions will get your fingers in shape - fast! On the four CDs, you have a dedicated bluegrass band on the right speaker to give you solid back-up to 49 great tunes, both slowed-down and up-to-speed. The lead part can be heard in the left channel.

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Bluegrass Fakebook 150 All Time Favorites Includes 50 Gospel Tunes for Guitar Banjo & Mandolin Review

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(More customer reviews)The book is essentially a collection of 150 songs played by bluegrass bands. All songs have chord, melody notation and lyrics. There are also chord charts for guitar, mandolin and banjo. Most of the songs are arranged in a key of G, you can use capo to play in different key. Very recommended for bands and playing at bluegrass jam sessions.

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Bluegrass Fakebook by Bert Casey - This handy songbook contains bluegrass lyrics, bluegrass gospel lyrics, chord progressions, and melody lines to 150 of the all-time favorite Bluegrass songs, including 50 gospel tunes, as well as many "new" bluegrass songs. Printed in large, easy-to-read type with one song per page, this book is excellent for use on stage or in jam sessions, because everyone can read along. Also includes chord charts for the guitar, banjo, and mandolin to help you learn your favorite bluegrass chords and a listing of currently available recordings of each song. Now all those obscure verses you can never remember are right at your fingertips.

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Jam Jam Jam With Whitesnake Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm not sure what the other reviewer's problem is, I've got this book and I think it's awesome!! The backing tracks are really nice, and the tab sounds pretty darn close to the original. What more could you want?

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David Coverdale (formerly of Deep Purple) formed Whitesnake in 1978. Throughout the history of the band many excellent musicians have come and gone including John Sykes, Adrian Vandenberg, Vivian Campbell, Ian Paice (Deep Purple) and the legendary Steve Vai. This 'Jam with' album enables guitarist to play along with the band emulating the style of the Pros.

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Play Guitar with Coldplay (Guitar Jams Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an almost decent product. Mostly I was just impressed with how the musicians who played the instruments on the accompanying CD sound just like Coldplay. The only difference is that there is no Chris Martin vocals...So the first couple tracks are like karaoke.---But I was under the impression that there was also a set of tracks with no guitar at all, just bass and drum. This is not the case. There is just less guitar on the no guitar tracks. So if you want to play along with a band that sounds just like Coldplay to learn their songs, this is good. But even better for that purpose--- the actual Coldplay CD's.
The string by string tuning track is helpful, but that's what a tuner is for-- or just tune to a song.
If you own the albums, I would reccommend just buying the full album tab books for Parachutes and Rush of Blood to the Head and playing along with the actual recordings.

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Play seven of Coldplay's greatest hits! The book includes standard notation, guitar tab, chord symbols and complete lyrics to help you learn each song. The accompanying CD features two specially recorded "sound-alike" tracks: a full demo with guitar so you hear can how the parts should sound, and a backing track without guitar so you can jam along! Songs: Don't Panic * God Put a Smile upon Your Face * High Speed * In My Place * Shiver * A Whisper * Yellow.

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Bluegrass Mandolin Jam Tunes Book/ 2 CD's Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I have tried other products that offer the tab and practice tracks for this type of tunes, and have been repeatedly disappointed by tracks that were kludgy, out of time, out of tune, had multitracks that didn't sync up, and of course horrible arrangements and sloppy tab. I tried downloading free stuff, but was frustrated by lack of a cohesive set of material.
Finally!! I saw Rick's site in someone's review, and I am so glad I did. I contacted Rick via email and received a prompt reply that fully answered all of my questions. I went through the many free lessons and samples available on his site, and immediately ordered the Mandolin Jam Tunes. It arrived in about four days, well packaged, well produced, and high quality through and through.
I cannot say enough good about this product. I am well on my way to learning the tunes, and eagerly await the next volume of Jam Tunes. Thanks Rick, Great Work!!!

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Bluegrass Mandolin Jam Tunes are my arrangements of 25 of the most common and most often played picking tunes, and are intended for the advanced beginner to the upper intermediated player. These are not for the beginner who is just starting out. Both books are written in standard notation and tablature, and are accompanied by 2 CD's each, with 3 practice tracks per tune, totaling over 2 hours of practice material. Each CD track has a guitar, mandolin and bass rhythm section. The 1st track is slow, with the melody and rhythm, so you can learn the melody and practice your rhythm playing as well. The 2nd track is the same as the 1st, but with the melody removed. Now you have a slow, backup band to solo over, to play my version of the melody or make up one of your own. The 3rd track is faster and goes 3 times through the tune starting with a mandolin solo, then a guitar solo, and then rhythm only, so you have a place in the tune to play your solo, just like in a real jam session. The slow versions are at 106 beats per minute, slow enough to learn, but not plodding. The faster version is fast enough to give you a good workout, but not up to performance speed. It is at 170 beats per minute. My students and others have told me, the tempos I've chosen are the perfect "in between speeds" for practicing, than other books/cds they've purchased to learn with. Not too slow and not too fast. Free samples of the Tab and Mp3's from the book may be downloaded at our website

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ALL STAR BLUEGRASS JAM-ALONG FOR GUITAR BK/CD (Jam Along Book & CD) Review

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(More customer reviews)Grier's jam book is well worth the price. The tune selection is nicely varied, although the picking style is sometimes repetitious. Usually, when I buy a book like this I find maybe one tune worth learning. In this I found four. I do like Grier's picking style for the most part. He plays the tune melody but inserts jazzy emblishments that add interest and challenge to the tunes. This style is like no other I have heard as an expienced jammer on the U.S. east coast. Great for intermediate and advanced pickers. A determined beginner might handle several tunes, but most are pretty demanding. All tunes played at a medium tempo.

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These fabulous collections for players of all levels feature 21 must-know bluegrass songs and instrumentals, created especially for learning players by the genre's leading artists. The artist plays a basic solo that states the melody of the tune, then a more adventurous improvisation, and each solo is transcribed in detail. The CD provides the audio versions of the solos, plus multiple rhythm tracks performed at moderate tempo for easy play-along. This great series will help you build your repertoire and get your licks in shape, so you can shine in your next performance or jam session! Songs include: Bill Cheatham * Blackberry Blossom * Down in the Willow Garden * I Am a Pilgrim * I'll Fly Away * In the Pines * John Hardy * Old Joe Clark * Soldier's Joy * more!

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