Shady Grove: Mandolin Solos by David Grisman (Book)
with Melodies and Chords
This book presents transcriptions of David Grisman's solos and accompaniment patterns from the CD Shady Grove. The Shady Grove recording contains some wonderful performances of old-time American music by David Grisman and Jerry Garcia, two of American music's greatest players. It is a vibrant collection of wonderful traditional American songs, from a great variety of genres, played in a style closely based on their traditional sources. All of the solos can be played on the standard mandolin, including one w ...more
Product Number:
98101
Format:
Book
Skill Level:
Beginning-Intermediate
Pages:
92
Binding:
Squareback Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
0-7866-5119-9
ISBN13:
978-07866-5119-1
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
8/23/2002
This book presents transcriptions of David Grisman's solos and accompaniment patterns from the CD Shady Grove. The Shady Grove recording contains some wonderful performances of old-time American music by David Grisman and Jerry Garcia, two of American music's greatest players. It is a vibrant collection of wonderful traditional American songs, from a great variety of genres, played in a style closely based on their traditional sources. All of the solos can be played on the standard mandolin, including one written for mandola and one for banjolin (mandolin-banjo). These transcriptions will provide insight into the art of accompaniment mandolin playing as well as soloing. Performance notes by the transcriber are included.
Casey Jones      
Down in the Valley      
Dreadful Wind and Rain      
Fair Ellender      
Jackaroo      
Louis Collins      
Off to Sea Once More      
Shady Grove      
Stealin'      
The Handsome Cabin Boy      
Whiskey in the Jar      
 
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