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(Guitar Method). This book teaches the techniques, licks, chords, scales and strums you need to play rockabilly guitar. It shows you how to play rhythm & lead for all kinds of rockabilly grooves, in the style of masters such as Carl Perkins, Brian Setzer, Cliff Gallup, Buddy Holly, Scotty Moore and others. Instead of learning exercises, you learn the classic rockabilly songs and solos that made the genre come together in the first place. The 58 audio tracks will help you catch the rhythms and nuances of the rockabilly style. Songs include: Be-Bop-A-Lula * Get Rhythm * Honey Don't * Milk Cow Blues * No Particular Place to Go * Rock Around the Clock * Rock This Town * Susie-Q * Train Kept A-Rollin' * and more!
This book aims to equip aspiring guitarists with the essential techniques, chords, scales, and strums required to perform rockabilly music. Authored by Fred Sokolow, a recognized instructor in popular music genres, this method draws upon the styles of legendary rockabilly artists. It focuses on teaching through authentic classic songs and solos rather than abstract exercises, utilizing 58 audio tracks to convey the genre's rhythmic nuances. The approach is designed to immerse the learner directly in the foundational pieces that defined rockabilly guitar.
This method is presented as a practical, song-based approach to learning rockabilly guitar, emphasizing direct application of techniques through iconic repertoire. The inclusion of audio tracks and focus on legendary artists suggests a comprehensive resource for guitarists seeking to master the genre's distinctive sound and feel. Its structure, prioritizing learning by playing actual songs, positions it as an effective tool for both beginners and intermediate players aiming for authentic rockabilly performance.
Page Count:
64
Publication Date:
2011-04-01
Publisher:
Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN-10:
1495031934
ISBN-13:
9781495031939
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