Old-Time Backup Guitar: Learn From the Masters - Softcover

John Schwab

9780985595609: Old-Time Backup Guitar: Learn From the Masters

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0985595604 ISBN 13: 9780985595609

Publisher: L-Century, LLC, 2012

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THE book for learning old-style, old-time backup guitar! Over 2000 copies sold! 102-Pages, plus data CD with >120 mp3 files, ready for iTunes or your mp3 player.

Solid old-time backup guitars are always in demand! Veteran guitar player John Schwab has developed a highly successful way to help folks learn to play in a traditional backup style, in the same way that he by studying the master musicians of the 78 rpm era — the 1920s and '30s.

LEARN FROM THE BEST OF THE OLD-TIMERS
Luches Kessinger (Kessinger Brothers)
Asa Martin & Edgar Boaz (Doc Roberts)
Roy Harvey (Charlie Poole & the North Carolina Ramblers)
Hub Mahaffey (Dykes’ Magic City Trio)
… and more!
Music (for learning by ear) and tab for 28 great old-time tunes from 78 rpm records.

BOOK INCLUDES
Guitar tab for 28 classic tunes, transcribed from 78 rpm records!
What is old-time music, and how does the guitar fit in?
“The Elements of Style” in old-time backup
Keeping time
Attack and dynamics
Guitars and getting “that” tone
Chord selection
The chords that the masters used
The chords that the masters didn’t use
Choosing chords for modal tunes
Finding the “right” chords
Playing with other musicians
Advice & insight from leading contemporary backup guitarists
Resources for recordings, books, websites, etc.

CD INCLUDED!
Four versions per tune, from very slow to full speed
All recordings adjusted to concert pitch
Samples from leading contemporary backup guitar players
Selections provided as mp3 files, ready for iTunes or digital player
( A data disk with mp3 files may not play on a car stereo or audio CD player, but it's perfect for your computer.)
Play along with original performances from 78 rpm records!