Chet Atkins: Me and My Guitars is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive and enlightening book on Chet Atkins ever published. A friend of Atkins' for 40 years, Russ Cochran was privy to stories from Chet that even the most knowledgeable Chet fan would never know about. Chet tells it all in his own words about his childhood, his playing influences and early struggles to find work, along with insight into the guitars he used and endorsed along the way. The book includes full-color photos of Chet and his guitars, many only previously seen in a limited collector's edition. Photographer Wolf Hoffman manages to expertly capture the images of some very famous guitars played by Chet, including his first Sears Roebuck Silvertone, custom made D'Angelicos, the Gretsches, and the prototype models of the current Gibson Country Gentleman guitars. Over 60 guitars in Chet's private collection are photographed in Chet's home and his office on Music Row. Chet speaks about each of his important guitars - including the Gibson L-10 which his brother Jim gave him - telling the story of his career as seen through his guitars. More than just a pictorial review of his guitars throughout the years, it's a fascinating look inside the mind of history's greatest guitar player. This book will appeal to guitar collectors and Chet Atkins fans everywhere. Full-color and B/W photos throughout.
(Play Like). Study the trademark songs, licks, tones and techniques that made Chet Atkins a legend. Audio files of all the music in the book are included. Explore 14 of Atkins' most influential songs including: Country Gentleman * Galloping on the Guitar * Mister Sandman * Orange Blossom Special * Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger) * Yakety Axe * and more.
Mel Bay presents the much-anticipated second book in the highly acclaimed series that showcases personal insights into the life and music of Mr. Guitar. Chet Atkins was a man of many layers: producer, record executive, friend and one of the greatest all-round guitarist in music history. This book is dedicated to the musicians and songwriters that meant so much to him. Interviews include: Dolly Parton, Steve Wariner, John D. Loudermilk, Mark Knopfler, Paul Yandell, Jerry Byrd, Janis Ian, Boots Randolph, Wayne Carson and many more of Chets closest friends. As in Volume 1, Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions, Volume 2 provides definitive transcriptions (many for the first time) of 26 of Chets greatest solos and duets such as 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 Reeds Lightning Rod (a work recorded by Jerry Reed and produced by Chet Atkins) and many other great pieces . Rare photographs, loving tributes and great music are the heart of this wonderful volume-a must for all fans of the guitar. Please visit www.ChetLicks.com for more information.
This is an updated edition of Chet Atkin's famous guitar method. It contains numerous picking studies, chord etudes and great Atkin's style guitar solos. Written in notation and tablature.
(Guitar Play-Along). The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. This volume includes 8 songs: Country Gentleman * Dizzy Strings * Down Hill Drag * Galloping on the Guitar * Mr. Bojangles * Mister Sandman * Trambone * Yakety Axe.
(Guitar Play-Along). The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! This volume includes 8 Irish standards: The Irish Washerwoman * The Kesh Jig * King of the Fairies * The Little Beggarman * Mason's Apron * St. Anne's Reel * Star of Munster * Temperence Reel.
This book of hymn arrangements as recorded by Chet Atkins was done in hopes that other guitarists will benefit from the availability of beautiful hymns for guitar, both for use in worship services and for personal enjoyment as well. the arrangements are given in notation and tablature just as Chet played them. They have not been simplified, and are intended for use by those who know and appreciate Chet's style of guitar technique. Fingerings and performance notes have been added by the transcriber.
This is an updated edition of Chet Atkin's famous guitar method. It contains numerous picking studies, chord etudes and great Atkin's style guitar solos. Written in notation and tablature.
The guitar work of these two masters has been lovingly transcribed in standard notation and tab. One brilliant lick after another -- a complete course in how to play the guitar. Includes: I'll See You in My Dreams * Just One Time * Poor Boy Blues * So Soft Your Goodbye * Sweet Dreams * Tahitian Skies * Tears * Yakety Axe.
(Play Like). Study the trademark songs, licks, tones and techniques that made Chet Atkins a legend. Audio files of all the music in the book are included. Explore 14 of Atkins' most influential songs including: Country Gentleman * Galloping on the Guitar * Mister Sandman * Orange Blossom Special * Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger) * Yakety Axe * and more.
(Guitar Play-Along). The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. This volume includes 8 songs: Country Gentleman * Dizzy Strings * Down Hill Drag * Galloping on the Guitar * Mr. Bojangles * Mister Sandman * Trambone * Yakety Axe.
(Guitar Recorded Versions). Features 14 fingerstyle favorites transcribed in notes & tab from this unparalleled player: Arkansas Traveler * Blue Echo * Chinatown, My Chinatown * The Claw * Lady Madonna * Lover, Come Back to Me * My Little Waltz * Oh By Jingo, Oh By Gee, You're the Only Girl for Me * Slinkey * Trambone * When You Wish upon a Star * Wobegon (The Way It Used to Be) * Yankee Doodle Dixie. Includes a note from Chet Atkins, tips on playing his music, photos and a guitar notation legend.
This is an updated edition of Chet Atkin's famous guitar method. It contains numerous picking studies, chord etudes and great Atkin's style guitar solos. Written in notation and tablature.
This book of hymn arrangements as recorded by Chet Atkins was done in hopes that other guitarists will benefit from the availability of beautiful hymns for guitar, both for use in worship services and for personal enjoyment as well. the arrangements are given in notation and tablature just as Chet played them. They have not been simplified, and are intended for use by those who know and appreciate Chet's style of guitar technique. Fingerings and performance notes have been added by the transcriber.
Chet Atkins: Me and My Guitars is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive and enlightening book on Chet Atkins ever published. A friend of Atkins' for 40 years, Russ Cochran was privy to stories from Chet that even the most knowledgeable Chet fan would never know about. Chet tells it all in his own words about his childhood, his playing influences and early struggles to find work, along with insight into the guitars he used and endorsed along the way. The book includes full-color photos of Chet and his guitars, many only previously seen in a limited collector's edition. Photographer Wolf Hoffman manages to expertly capture the images of some very famous guitars played by Chet, including his first Sears Roebuck Silvertone, custom made D'Angelicos, the Gretsches, and the prototype models of the current Gibson Country Gentleman guitars. Over 60 guitars in Chet's private collection are photographed in Chet's home and his office on Music Row. Chet speaks about each of his important guitars - including the Gibson L-10 which his brother Jim gave him - telling the story of his career as seen through his guitars. More than just a pictorial review of his guitars throughout the years, it's a fascinating look inside the mind of history's greatest guitar player. This book will appeal to guitar collectors and Chet Atkins fans everywhere. Full-color and B/W photos throughout.
Country music has been simply a documentation of the American experience. It has dealt with human happiness and tragedy of true love and infidelity, and adversity. This book offers brief profiles of some of country music's most influential performers, including Hank Williams, Eddy Arnold, Jim Reeves, Kitty Wells, the Carter family, and Chet Atkins.
A fun read-aloud for kids that will delight listeners and readers of all ages. Vibrant, whimsical illustrations complement catchy rhymes to teach vocabulary and animal facts in an amusng way.
The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat are two Christmas presents who just don't get along--until Christmas Eve, when they fall out of Santa's sleigh and get lost in a great forest. There, working together, they find their way through the snow to their new home, where their example of love for each other brings harmony to the entire household.
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