This book features 21 engaging public-domain and original melodies in standard notation and guitar tablature with first-verse lyrics, suggested accompaniment chords and online audio. Tips on reading tab and diagrams for frequently used chords are also provided.

The tunes are arranged progressively from easy to harder, beginning with single-note melody arrangements but soon expanding with complete flatpicking guitar accompaniment— also written in both notation and tablature. As you progress through the book, you will notice more frequent occurrences of hammer-ons and pull-offs, plus a couple of melody/chord arrangements.

Program notes document the many country and bluegrass artists who have recorded these songs. These melodies have clearly stood the test of time and will make a great addition to the novice country guitarist’s repertoire. Includes access to online audio.

Chords

Reading Tablature

Bury Me Beneath the Willow

The Columbus Stockade Blues

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Red River Valley

The Nine-Pound Hammer

Bile Them Cabbage Down

The Worried Man Blues

Careless Love

The Crawdad Song

The Unclouded Day

Amazing Grace

In the Pines

Oklahoma Moonlight Waltz

Hand Me Down My Walking Cane

Scoot-a-Boot Boogie

Lone Star Country

Foggy Mountain Top

Old-Time Religion

Under the Double Eagle

Wildwood Flower