A collection of fingerstyle repertoire beginning with the roots of fingerstyle – and artists like Robert Johnson and Reverend Gary Davis – along with works of 20th century masters – like Chet Atkins and John Fahey – and a legion of modern pioneers – like Andy McKee and Tommy Emmanuel – the sheer scope of this collection makes it a must-own for all fingerstyle guitarists. This truly one-of-a-kind book covers an expansive and eclectic variety of styles and techniques, including modern innovations like percussive gestures and two hands on the fingerboard. Over 50 artists are featured, each represented by a single, characteristic piece. All songs are shown in standard notation and tab and include special historical and performance notes, making this book an incredibly valuable tool for any student of fingerstyle guitar. Artists featured include: Chet Atkins, Pierre Bensusan, Alex de Grassi, Tommy Emmanuel, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Jorma Kaukonen, Adrian Legg, Andy McKee, Jerry Reed, Doc Watson, and dozens more. Features comb binding so book can lay flat on any surface, 454 pages – content: Anji, Baby Please Don't Go, Black Beauty, Blue Smoke, The Bricklayer's Beautiful Daughter, Cannon Ball Rag, Chinatown, My Chinatown, The Claw, Crazy, Cunla, Day Tripper, Deep River Blues, Embryonic Journey, Freight Train, From Four Until Late, The Godfather (Love Theme), Goodnight, Irene, Grand Canyon, Theme From Hatari!, Hesitation Blues, Hey Hey, I'm Satisfied, Ian And Nisa, If I Had My Way, The Impossible, Into The Garden, The Irish Girl, Jack Fig, Jerry's Breakdown, Kewpie Station, Killing Me Softly With His Song, Lady Madonna, The Last Steam Engine Train, Legacy, Lonely Venice, Man In The Mirror, Merrily Kissed The Quaker, 900 Miles To Go, The Nine Maidens, The Nomad, On A Monday, Particolareuno, The Pink Panther, Polly Wolly Doodle, Prelude, Pua Sadinia, Reynardine, Rylynn, St. Thomas, The Salty Dog Rag, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, The Slippery Slope, Studio n. 4, A Taste Of Honey, Thaxted Town, These Moments, Turning, When I'm Sixty-Four, With A Little Help From My Friends
