Synopses & Reviews
This original collection presents more than 20 popular folk songs that have been specially arranged for beginning guitarists. The timeless melodies are supplemented with a helpful tutorial on guitar basics that offers tips on identifying the strings, tuning, and basic chord patterns and strums.
These arrangements of Skip to My Lou, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Oh! Susanna, Down in the Valley, Barbara Allen, and other tunes include advice for following the time signatures, strumming patterns, and other suggestions. Best of all, each song features a free MP3 download for students to listen to and play along with. The recordings will familiarize beginning guitarists with the pieces' melodies and tempos and provide practical guidance for playing these beloved folk songs.
Dover (2014) original publication.
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Synopsis
Original collection of more than 20 popular folk songs for beginning guitarists is supplemented with a tutorial on tuning, basic strums, and chord patterns. Includes free MP3 downloads of all songs.
Synopsis
This original collection of more than 20 popular folk songs for beginning guitarists is supplemented with a wonderful tutorial on guitar basics that includes tips on identifying the strings, tuning, and basic strums and chord patterns. From Skip to My Lou to Home on the Range, each song features a free MP3 download for practice purposes.
About the Author
Multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer Hank Aberle has performed in several bands, including Pop Art and Glitterhouse. He is the founder of the New York-based production company Aberle Sound.