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Shady Grove: Acoustic Guitar Solos by Jerry Garcia
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Guitar (flatpicking) - Beginning-Intermediate
SKU: MB.97073
With Melodies, Lyrics, and Chords. Composed by Jerry Garcia. Edited by Dix Bruce. This edition: Saddle Stitch. Flatpicking Guitar, Style, Old Time, Guitar Solo, Saddle-stitched. Acoustic Disc Records. Old Time. Book. 64 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #97073. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.97073).ISBN 9780786640973. UPC: 796279055383. 8.75 x 11.75 inches. Transcribed by Dix Bruce.
Jerry Garcia, the lead guitarist, singer, and alleged leader of the Grateful Dead, became an icon of the 60s youth movement. It was well-known that Jerry was a huge fan, and probably considered himself a player, of old-time American music from mountain fiddle and banjo music to English ballads, to jug band music to bluegrass and blues, and more. On the "Shady Grove" recordings, one can hear that Jerry had a deep commitment, respect, and love for this traditional American music. He's very faithful to the original artists' music. That may be surprising if you expect more of an ego-driven "my version" approach from one of the biggest rock stars ever. What you have is a vibrant collection of wonderful traditional American songs, from various genres, played in a style closely based on their traditional sources. Of course, within those parameters, we hear wonderful and personal readings of the tunes from Jerry and mandolinist David Grisman. Dix Bruce carefully transcribed many of Jerry's solos from the album, trying to determine what he was playing and how he was playing it. Melodies, tablature, lyrics, and chords are included in arrangements designed to be playable on the guitar while presenting the melodies as closely as possible. Jerry's banjo solos are transcribed here for guitar.
- Shady Grove
- Stealin'
- Off to Sea Once More
- The Sweet Sunny South
- Louis Collins
- Fair Ellender
- Jackaroo
- Casey Jones
- Dreadful Wind and Rain
- I Truly Understand
- The Handsome Cabin Boy
- Whiskey In The Jar
- Down in the Valley
- Hesitation Blues
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