Rev. Gary Davis

Rev. Gary Davis
Author: Gary Davis
Publisher: Grossman Guitar Workshop
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2008-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781579408695

This anthology of works by legendary guitar player Reverend Gary Davis features a variety of songs and performances recorded in a variety of locals, including Davis' hometown of the Bronx, and John Ullman's home turf at the University of Washington. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide

Rev. Gary Davis Blues Guitar

Rev. Gary Davis Blues Guitar
Author: Stefan Grossman
Publisher: Oak Publications
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1974-06-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1783234598

A unique biography and instruction book featuring the influential blues and roots talents of Rev. Gary Davis, in standard music notation and tablature with discography and photographs. Learn the secrets to the great blues player's techniques, and the distinctive harmonies that characterise the sound of this magical bygone era. Includes Two Step Candyman and Death Don't Have No Mercy.

Country Blues Guitar

Country Blues Guitar
Author: Stefan Grossman
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2007
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739042816

"Descriptive analysis and musical transcriptions, in standard notation and tablature" of the works of various blues guitarists.

Classic Ragtime Guitar

Classic Ragtime Guitar
Author: Stefan Grossman
Publisher: Grossman Guitar Workshop
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2001-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780786659197

The study of classic ragtime guitar is very challenging. For this set of lessons for the intermediate and advanced guitarist we have picked four ever-popular rags. You have the advantage in this series of learning from three different teachers, each with his own individual approach. 32 page tab/music book with three compact discs. LESSON ONE: The classic rag that started the "ragtime revival" was The Entertainer. This was used in the soundtrack for the film The Sting. It is a lyrical four part classic rag written by Scott Joplin. This lesson is taught by Stefan Grossman. LESSON TWO: One of the most popular classic rags written by Scott Joplin was his Maple Leaf Rag. Duck Baker teaches his arrangement to this highly syncopated and energetic classic rag. This is followed by Silver Swan. Stefan Grossman is your teacher for this beautiful classic rag. LESSON THREE: Our last lesson is a tour de force in ragtime arranging and playing. It is James Scott's Hilarity Rag. This is a four part classic rag taught by Leo Wijnkamp Jr.

Masterpieces of Country Blues Guitar

Masterpieces of Country Blues Guitar
Author: Woody Mann
Publisher: Stefan Grossman's Guitar Works
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-04
Genre: Blues (Music)
ISBN: 9780786650927

Masterpieces of Country Blues Guitar from the playing of Blind Blake, Bo Carter, Scrapper Blackwell, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Boy Fuller, Tommy Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy and Josh White. Taught by Woody Mann. This series of lessons presents the music from a wide variety of blues greats and is an excellent series to acquaint yourself with various country blues styles and techniques. For intermediate to advanced students. 32 page tab/music book.

Blues and Ragtime Fingerstyle Guitar

Blues and Ragtime Fingerstyle Guitar
Author: Dave Van Ronk
Publisher: Grossman Guitar Workshop
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-07
Genre: Guitar music
ISBN: 9780786659272

In these lessons for the intermediate fingerstyle guitarist Dave Van Ronk presents his arrangements of blues and a classic rag. The book includes a conversation with Dave, a discography, 6 tunes in notation and tablature, and 3 CDs teaching each tune phrase by phrase. LESSON ONE: A blues in 12/8 with Leroy Carr's Midnight Hour Blues. Blood Red Moon follows played in a dropped D tuning. The lesson ends with Blind Lemon Jefferson's One Kind Favor. LESSON TWO: Sunday Street is an original Dave Van Ronk song and is an excellent example of Dave's arranging skills. Four choruses are taught demonstrating how this tune can develop. Bessie Smith's classic blues You've Been A Good Old Wagon is taught in the key of E. LESSON THREE: Dave's arrangement of St. Louis Tickle was the first great challenge for fingerpickers interested in classic ragtime. This four sectioned rag is played in the keys of C and F. It is an excellent example of contemporary ragtime guitar.

Piedmont Style Country Blues Guitar Basics

Piedmont Style Country Blues Guitar Basics
Author: Valerie Turner
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-07-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780999067000

Piedmont Style Country Blues Guitar Basics presents accessible guitar arrangements inspired by the repertoires of Country Blues artists like Mississippi John Hurt, John Cephas, Elizabeth Cotten, Mance Lipscomb, John Jackson, Blind Willie McTell, Lead Belly, Papa Charlie Jackson, Rev. Gary Davis, Furry Lewis, and Son House. With over 20 music arrangements aimed at the beginner and intermediate levels, the songs in this book span a variety of keys, tunings, and timings, and are represented using a combination of chord charts, tablature, standard music notation, and accompanying audio. Interesting photographs, lyrics, and anecdotes round out the book and add to its charm.

The Responsibility of the Christian Musician

The Responsibility of the Christian Musician
Author: Glenn Kaiser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780940895225

A musician has much responsibility since his or her influence is widely felt. Twenty years of work in music ministry and inner-city pastoring are condensed into this pointed book to help bring the musician into a better understanding of his or her work as a Christian musician.

Kalamazoo Gals

Kalamazoo Gals
Author: John Thomas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Gibson guitar
ISBN: 9780983082781

According to company lore, Gibson, the guitar manufacturer, had ceased guitar production during World War II with only "seasoned craftsmen" too old for battle doing repairs and completing the few instruments already in progress at their Kalamazoo, Michigan factory. However, beginning in 1942, Gibson started producing wartime guitars each marked with a small, golden "banner" displaying the slogan: "only a Gibson is good enough." Over 9000 of these "Banner" guitars were produced between 1942 and 1945 and they are considered to be some of the finest acoustic guitars ever produced but who was making them? In this work of musical and social history, Thomas explores the origins of the Gibson "Banner" guitars and the remarkable women, many of whom had no prior training in instrument construction, who built them.

Rev. Gary Davis

Rev. Gary Davis
Author: Gary Davis
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2007
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739043295

The Early Masters of American Blues series provides the unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan Grossman, noted roots-blues guitarist and musicologist, has compiled this fascinating collection of 13 songs, transcribed exactly as performed by legendary blues master Rev. Gary Davis. In addition to Stefan's expert transcriptions, the book includes online audio containing the original recordings of Rev. Gary Davis so you can hear the music as he performed it. Reverend Gary Davis, also known as Blind Gary Davis, was a master musician who felt comfortable playing in a wide variety of styles and techniques. He could freely improvise on ragtime, religious and blues themes, and was an exciting and vibrant performer. An ordained minister, Rev. Davis often expressed a preference for gospel music, sometimes refusing to play the blues. In addition to transcribing all the songs in this collection, Stefan Grossman was also a student of Rev. Davis.