Author: Ranger Doug Publisher: Centerstream Publications ISBN: 9781574242041 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
(Guitar). Laying down that solid groove for the rest of the band is a joy! In this book, 26 tunes are transcribed in varying levels of difficulty: a basic rhythm approach for the newcomers, then more adventurous and different approaches. Songs are included from styles spanning western swing, fiddle tunes, ballads, jazz standards and a polka. Playing tips are included for each song, plus you'll learn rhythm history, guitar theory, the right hand, a basic chord chart, and more.
Author: Douglas B. Green Publisher: Vanderbilt University Press ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 412
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As the United States expanded west in the 1800s, and cattle became big business, the figure of the young brash cattleman who rode with the herds quickly emerged as a cultural icon. Victorian Americans went crazy for cowboys, snapping up dime-store novels and sheet music, and turning out in droves for Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. It was only a matter of time before someone brought together these three facets-entertainer, singer, and cowboy. And when Carl T. Sprague recorded the first hit cowboy record ("When the Work's All Done This Fall") in 1925, the singing cowboy as we know him was born. A singing cowboy himself, Douglas B. Green (better known as Ranger Doug from the Grammy-award-winning group Riders In The Sky) is uniquely suited to write the story of the singing cowboy. He has been collecting information and interviews on western music, films, and performers for nearly thirty years. In this volume, he traces this history from the early days of vaudeville and radio, through the heyday of movie westerns before World War II, to the current revival. He provides rich and careful analysis of the studio system that made men such as Gene Autry and Roy Rogers famous, and he documents the role that country music and regional television stations played in carrying on the singing cowboy tradition after World War II. This book, lavishly illustrated with over 140 photos, is a wealth of information that comes out of decades of research. Green has unearthed never-before-published photos and rare movie posters-including one from an all-Black western, Harlem on the Prairie (1938). Through his close friendships with other singing cowboys and their families, Green is able to provide rare insights into the ways that some like Autry became stars and others like Raoul Walsh (who lost his eye in a shooting accident and later became a famous director) did not. Green also traces the history of cowboy music, from popular songs such as "Sweet Betsy from Pike" to the instantly recognizable harmonies of the Sons of the Pioneers. Green even speculates about just when the famous yodel became a ubiquitous part of the singing cowboy's repertoire. More important, Green reveals how the imagery of the singing cowboy has become such a potent force that even now country musicians don cowboy hats so as to symbolically take part in the legend. Nowhere has the recorded history of the singing cowboy and the film history been collected in one volume, and this book is sure to become the resource for students of the style. Co-published with the Country Music Foundation Press
Author: Paul Howard Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing ISBN: 9780739024676 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 52
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The ultimate starter book for players looking to learn the classic guitar style that's once again so popular. Learn swing progressions and forms, as well as how to construct a swing guitar solo, and so much more. This is the only book ever needed to get swingin' right away!
Author: Joe Carr Publisher: Mel Bay Publications ISBN: 161065708X Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 49
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Take it Away! Unlock the secrets of hot take-off lead guitar as played by the greatest players from the greatest bands. Western Swing master Joe Carr has transcribed the great guitar solos from the Bob Wills band and other greats and breaks them down note by note into useful licks that can be used to improvise original hot solos. Includes solos by western swing legends Eldon Shamblin, Jimmy Wyble, Leon Rhodes, Junior Benard (often called the first rockabilly) and more. the accompanying CD uses classic western swing song progressions and presents the licks at a medium, learnable pace. Written in standard notation and tablature.Learn hot take-off style lead guitar Includes transcribed solos by Shamblin, Wyble, Rhodes, Bernard and more. Includes play-along CD with all licks at playable pace. Features the music of Bob Wills and other Western Swing greats.
Author: JOE CARR Publisher: Mel Bay Publications ISBN: 1610654951 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 48
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If you have ever heard the sound of rhythm guitar in a good western swing band, you may have wondered how the guitarist achieved that unique chordal sound. While the song might be a simple one-playable with only two or three chords-the western swing guitarist changes chords every two beats, providing a driving and harmonically interesting background for the singers and instrumentalists. This book is designed for intermediate players who have a basic understanding of open chords. It begins with study of the Texas fiddle back-up style and the chords used to enhance this music. the chords and progressions explained in this book can be used in many types of music in addition to western swing and would serve as an excellent transition from open-string folk chords to more of a jazz approach.
Author: Daniel Levitin Publisher: Penguin Group ISBN: 9780241987353 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 0
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Using musical examples from Bach to the Beatles, Levitin reveals the role of music in human evolution, shows how our musical preferences begin to form even before we are born and explains why music can offer such an emotional experience. Music is an obsession at the heart of human nature, even more fundamental to our species than language. In This Is Your Brain On Music Levitin offers nothing less than a new way to understand it, and its role in human life
Author: The Beatles Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation ISBN: 1458494004 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 89
Book Description
(Guitar Solo). This new edition features fantastic, jazz-style chord melody arrangements of 23 Beatles classics, including: All My Loving * Blackbird * Can't Buy Me Love * Eleanor Rigby * Hey Jude * In My Life * Let It Be * Michelle * Nowhere Man * Something * Strawberry Fields Forever * Ticket to Ride * Yesterday * and more!
Author: Jonathan R. Pieslak Publisher: Indiana University Press ISBN: 0253353238 Category : Iraq War, 2003- Languages : en Pages : 241
Book Description
'Sound Targets' explores the role of music in American military culture, focusing on the experiences of soldiers returning from active service in Iraq. Pieslak describes how American soldiers hear, share, use & produce music, both on & off duty.
Author: Jack McCray Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 9780738543505 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 132
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Reveals the rich, untold story of the evolution of American jazz music and how the inhabitants of Charleston, South Carolina, had a huge impact on the music as we know it today. Original.
Author: Ron Cabral Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1410765377 Category : Rock music Languages : en Pages : 222
Book Description
Country Joe and Me is about a rock-folk icon and a San Francisco public school teacher. A long time ago Country Joe McDonald and his Navy pal Ron Cabral had an idea to write a book about the story of their lives. They met in 1960 while serving in the U.S. Navy as 18-year old sailors at Atsugi, Japan. Follow their interactions over several decades a roller coaster ride of shared experiences in the military, education and music. Told by Cabral from the perspective of "ground zero" it offers a unique look at the emergence of Country Joe and the cultural, political, and musical revolution that blossomed in San Francisco and Berkeley during the late 60's and early 70's-- There are chapters on Country Joe and The Fish, Janis Joplin and Joe's brief love affair with her. Go behind the scenes with Bill Graham and Jerry Garcia during "Summerland" - a very special project for high school students initiated by Country Joe while he was a volunteer teacher in Ron's school called Opportunity High. Also included are the lyrics to some of Country Joe's most important songs, memorabilia, rare photos, a discography and a lot more-- There is a special Afterword by Country Joe on his role with the Vietnam Vets over the years. A must read for every Country Joe fan. This is the only book currently available on Country Joe. For more information on Country Joe see www.countryjoe.com.
Author: Ranger Doug
Author: Douglas B. Green
Author: Paul Howard
Author: Joe Carr
Author: JOE CARR
Author: Daniel Levitin
Author: The Beatles
Author: Jonathan R. Pieslak
Author: Jack McCray
Author: Ron Cabral