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(More customer reviews)The first few chapters of this book are very much at the beginner level.The Lester Flatt G run chapter felt like it was trying to pad a simple riff into a chapter.And the "boom-chick" rhythm chapters were a little bit repetative.
But then we get into the real meat of the book with fiddle contest accompaniment and all the chapters past that.This is where we seem some real insigt.There are some very nice chord substitution lessons. If you ever got sick and tired of playing thesame G and D chords over Salley Goodin (Or A and E7 since the version in the book is in the key of A) then you'll be happy to learn some very nice new chord sequences from that chapter.There's also some very nice Irish backup ideas.
Then we move into the flatpicking melody section.The fiddle tunes and cross-picking chapters in particular are quite good.At this point you're moving into intermediate to slightly advanced level techniques so be prepared to spend some practice time.
Normally, I can run through one of these String Letter "Essentials" books in a weekend.But this one has a bit more deapth than some of their other offerings.If you play acoustic guitar of any style, even if you're not a bluegras fan, I think you'll find something worth while in here.
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Learn bluegrass and folk with this book/CD pack featuring lessons by Acoustic Guitar assistant editor Scott Nygaard, award-winning guitarist Dix Bruce, legendary guitarist Happy Traum, and many others. Includes 16 complete songs to play: Banish Misfortune * Kentucky Waltz * Sally Goodin * Soldier's Joy * Will the Circle Be Unbroken * more.
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