Hal Leonard Guitar Finger Picking Solos Method: Volume 1 by Will Schmid | Intermediate Guitar Sheet Music Songbook | Fingerstyle Solo Arrangements with Tablature and Standard Notation - Softcover

Schmid, Will

 
9780793525300: Hal Leonard Guitar Finger Picking Solos Method: Volume 1 by Will Schmid | Intermediate Guitar Sheet Music Songbook | Fingerstyle Solo Arrangements with Tablature and Standard Notation
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0793525306 ISBN 13: 9780793525300
Publisher: Hal Leonard, 1981

Synopsis

Hal Leonard Guitar Finger Picking Solos Method: Volume 1 by Will Schmid is an intermediate-level guitar instruction book designed for players who want to develop fingerstyle technique by combining melody and accompaniment into complete solo arrangements. This method provides a clear, structured approach to fingerpicking, helping guitarists move beyond basic patterns into more expressive, performance-ready playing.

Focused on intermediate guitarists, the book presents a stylistic method built around recognizable songs arranged for solo fingerpicking. Each piece is written in both standard notation and tablature, making it accessible for players who read music as well as those who rely on TAB. The arrangements emphasize bringing out the melody within fingerpicked textures while supporting coordination between thumb and fingers.

Across the collection, players work through familiar repertoire that naturally reinforces technique and musical confidence. The solo format allows guitarists to sound complete without accompaniment, making it suitable for both independent practice and casual performance. This approach supports consistent progress while keeping practice engaging through well-known melodies.

Song List
Blackbird * Colours * Easy Colorado Blues * Every Breath You Take * Farewell To Tarwaithie * Field Behind The Plow * Freight Train * I Know Where I'm Going * Leavin' Of Liverpool * Mull Of Kintyre * Ode To Joy * Silent Night * Skip To My Lou * Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child * Streets Of London * Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) * Water Is Wide

Whether used as a structured learning resource or a collection of enjoyable solo pieces, this book offers a practical way for intermediate guitarists to strengthen fingerstyle technique while building a versatile and recognizable repertoire.

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Publisher
Hal Leonard
Publication date
1981
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0793525306
ISBN 13 
9780793525300
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
48