Stefan Grossman Knihy

Focusing on the roots of modern blues, this collection showcases 14 songs from seven influential Mississippi Delta guitarists. Compiled by Stefan Grossman, a renowned roots-blues guitarist, the book features expert transcriptions alongside a CD of original recordings, allowing readers to experience the music as it was originally performed. Notable artists include Willie Brown, Son House, Skip James, Hambone Willie Newbern, Charlie Patton, Arthur Pettis, and Robert Wilkins, each contributing to the rich tapestry of early blues.

The book offers a comprehensive set of three lessons featuring a diverse range of music, including string band rags, classic rags, and novelty instrumentals. Accompanied by three audio CDs, it provides three hours of detailed instruction, teaching each piece note-by-note and phrase-by-phrase, making it ideal for musicians looking to enhance their skills in these genres.

Open tunings have been used by many country blues guitarists. From the alternating bass styles of Furry Lewis and Mississippi John Hurt to the evocative and haunting sounds of Skip James to the ragtime blues of Blind Blake. In this series we discuss some of the finest guitar arrangements played in open tunings. For the intermediate guitarist. Notation and tablature with three compact discs.

Focusing on the roots of modern blues, this collection features 22 songs from eight influential "Country Blues" guitarists, expertly transcribed by Stefan Grossman. Accompanied by a CD of original recordings, it allows listeners to experience the authentic sound and feel of the music as it was originally performed. Notable artists include Scrapper Blackwell, Blind Blake, Big Bill Broonzy, and Rev. Gary Davis, showcasing a rich tapestry of early blues that highlights the genre's historical significance and musical diversity.

Over 50 fingerpicking guitar solos in notation and tablature in country blues, Delta blues, ragtime blues, Texas blues and bottleneck styles. An extremely comprehensive blues solo collection. Includes access to online audio.

Focusing on six influential blues players, the book offers complete transcriptions of their iconic instrumental solos, providing insights into their playing techniques. Featured artists include Big Bill Broonzy, Lonnie Johnson, and Rev. Gary Davis, among others. The guide encourages readers to listen to the accompanying recordings while practicing the transcriptions, emphasizing the patience and dedication required to master these blues masterpieces. This resource serves as both a tribute to legendary musicians and a practical tool for aspiring guitarists.

Featuring a comprehensive collection of finger-picking guitar lessons, this book covers essential techniques such as finger strengthening exercises, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and single-string runs. It delves into blues vibrato, syncopated bass licks, walking bass lines, and chromatic runs, providing a well-rounded approach to guitar playing. The instructional material is presented in both standard notation and tablature, ensuring clarity for learners. Additionally, the package includes three CDs to enhance the learning experience.

The collection showcases a diverse range of ancient Celtic music for fingerstyle guitar, capturing emotions from sorrowful laments to lively dance rhythms. Featuring solos based on traditional airs, hornpipes, and compositions by the celebrated 17th-century bard Turlough O'Carolan, it offers varied guitar tunings along with notation and tablature. Additionally, performance notes and suggested listening guides enhance the learning experience, complemented by access to online audio featuring 27 songs from the book.

This collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons offers detailed instruction and invaluable tips, complemented by three hours of audio guidance. The book features a variety of songs, including "Sugar Babe" and "Spoonful," presented in both standard notation and tablature. Each arrangement is designed for step-by-step learning, making it suitable for guitarists looking to enhance their skills. The inclusion of CDs allows for a more interactive learning experience, providing note-by-note and phrase-by-phrase instruction to aid in mastering the pieces.