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John Fahey – Guitar Anthology
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Guitar Recorded Versions Guitar
SKU: HL.150257
By John Fahey. Guitar Recorded Version. Fingerstyle, Folk. Softcover. With guitar tablature. 114 pages. Hal Leonard #150257. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.150257).ISBN 9781495036033. UPC: 888680084431. 9.0x12.0x0.272 inches.
18 songs in note-for-note transcriptions with tab from the man who was considered the grandfather of instrumental acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Includes: America • Brenda's Blues • Desperate Man Blues • In Christ There Is No East or West • John Henry • Poor Boy, Long Ways from Home • Some Summer Day • Steamboat Gwine 'Round De Bend • Tell Her to Come Back Home • When the Springtime Comes Again • and more. Includes a biography and discography.
About Hal Leonard Guitar Recorded Versions
Guitar Recorded Versions are note-for-note transcriptions of guitar music taken directly off recordings. This series, one of the most popular in print today, features some of the greatest guitar players and groups from blues, rock, and heavy metal. Guitar Recorded Versions are transcribed by the best transcribers in the business. Every book contains notes and tablature.
- America
- Assassination Of Stephan Grossman
- Brenda's Blues
- Dance Of The Inhabitants Of The Palace Of King Philip Of Spain
- Desperate Man Blues
- In Christ There Is No East Or West
- Jaya Shiva Shankarah
- John Henry
- Poor Boy, Long Ways From Home
- Sligo River Blues
- Some Summer Day
- Spanish Dance
- Steamboat Gwine 'Round De Bend
- Sun's Gonna Shine In My Backdoor Someday Blues
- Sunflower River Blues
- Tell Her To Come Back Home
- When The Springtime Comes Again
- The Yellow Princess
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 3 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Invaluable for Advanced Guitar Students
This John Fahey anthology is an excellent teaching tool for intermediate to advanced acoustic guitar students. The note-for-note transcriptions with tab by Hal Leonard are clear and precise, making complex fingerstyle accessible. It’s perfect for demonstrating unique folk techniques and developing reading skills across both standard notation and tablature, offering deep insight into Fahey's foundational style.
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Essential Fahey for Performance
For a gigging musician, this Hal Leonard Guitar Recorded Version anthology is a solid investment. The note-for-note transcriptions with tab are accurate, which is crucial for authentic renditions of Fahey's classic folk fingerstyle. While primarily instrumental, the detailed tab provides all the necessary information, making it reliable for learning specific pieces for acoustic sets. Great selection, concise and ready for prime time.
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Marcus J.
December 16, 2025
Insightful for Guitar-Focused Vocal Projects
While an instrumental guitar anthology, this John Fahey collection offers valuable insights for vocal coaches or arrangers working with guitarists. The note-for-note fingerstyle transcriptions reveal Fahey's intricate melodic and harmonic construction. Understanding these guitar 'voice-leadings' can inform a vocalist's interpretation or adaptation of folk material, providing a deep dive into the source material's accompaniment texture for unique collaborative projects.
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