This book/audio set presents six complete songs and 19 licks and patterns (in both standard and open G tuning) in the styles of banjoists Earl Scruggs and Allen Shelton and guitarists Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. Also includes the 3-finger roll tour de force 'Strike It Rich' by 2001 Winfield Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Richard Smith. Written in standard notation and tablature with fingerings chord diagrams and performance notes: a discography is included for further listening. Includes access to online audio containing performances of all the songs and the licks and patterns are demonstrated both slowly and up to tempo. For intermediate to advanced level guitarists. This book/audio combination presents six complete songs and 19 licks and patterns (in both standard and open G tuning) in the styles of Banjoists Earl Scruggs and Allen Shelton and Guitarists ChetAtkins and Jerry Reed . (Also included is the 3-finger roll tour de force 'Strike It Rich' by 2001Winfield Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Richard Smith.) Written in standard notation and tablature with fingerings chord diagrams and performance notes; a discography is included for further listening. The companion audio includes performances of all the songs and the licks and patterns are demonstrated both slowly and up to tempo. Forintermediate to advanced level Guitarists. Includes access to online audio.

The Complete Guide To Mastering Left Hand Bass/Chord Patterns-The Mighty Accordion is a truly unique and much-needed guide to playing the bass side of the accordion. A comprehensive collection of progressive exercises guide the student in learning and mastering bass/chord patterns. For the beginner the first few chapters assume little or no knowledge of the instrument and teach how to play simple accompaniment patterns. For the intermediate player numerous exercises using the major minor seventh and diminished chords are included to develop skill in executing various bass/chord accompaniment patterns. For the advanced player latter chapters present exercises on chord combinations needed to play sixth minor seventh major seventh ninth and other advanced chords. Throughout the book explanations are offered on the workings of the instrument and relevant music theory. Play along with online audio featuring many of the book's exercises played at both a slow and moderate tempo. * A much-needed and complete guide to playing the bass side of the accordion* A comprehensive collection of progressive exercises for learning bass/chord patterns on the accordion* Beginner students learn simple accompaniment patterns and use of the major minor and seventh chords* Advanced students learn how to play sixth minor and major sevenths and ninth chords and other advance techniques* Includes access to online audio featuring many of the book's exercises. The Mighty Accordion by David DiGiuseppe provides a unique and much-needed guide to playing the bass side of the Accordion. This book contains a comprehensive collection of exercises that guidethe student through bass/chord patterns. Suitable for beginners with little or no knowledge of the instrument The Mighty Accordion starts with the very basics by teaching students how to play simpleaccompaniment patterns. For the intermediate player numerous exercises are included. These use the major minor seventh and diminished chords to develop skill in executing various bass/chord accompaniment patterns. The Mighty Accordion also includes chapters dedicated to the more advanced player. These sections present exercises on the chord combinations needed to play sixth minor seventh major seventh ninthand other advanced chords. Throughout the book you will learn about the history of the Accordion and how it works as well as the relevant music theory. The price of the book also includes access to online audiotracks featuring many of the exercises played at both a slow and moderate tempo. A much-needed and complete guide to playing the bass side of the Accordion. A comprehensive collection of progressive exercisesfor learning bass/chord patterns on the Accordion. Beginner students learn simple accompaniment patterns and use of the major minor and seventh chords.