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This volume contains over 120 songs written and sung by The Beatles, specially arranged from the actual recordings, in the original keys. Each song includes chord symbols, guitar chord boxes and complete lyrics. The book also includes a playing guide and full discography.
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79 of 80 people found the following review helpful
By Neil
Format:Paperback
At last, a properly worked-out Beatles transcription, of the kind the band deserves. Guitarists like me (ie not very good) will find it a massive boon. No more scratching about trying to transpose from the original recordings or the "Beatles Complete songbook" (what was it with them and E flat?). Wondering for years how the guitar part for "Dear Prudence" was done? Here's your answer. The author claims some of the chord structures have been simplified, but in reality most of it seems to be spot on.
The only question is - what took so long?
The only question is - what took so long?
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is an absolute disgrace that many Beatles music books actually bear little resemblance to the actual Beatles music the Beatles produced. This book is excellent - it tells you the chords, the positions, in fact everything you need to be able to 'have a go' at playing a Beatles number with some kind of authenticity. Well done.
56 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great book. Every song lyric, with chords above text. No music, so you need to know the source pretty well, but, well, you should know the source pretty well anyway. The keys all match the recordings, so you can singalongaRingo if that's your thang. Not for beginners - too many D#msus12ths for that, but fine if you've done a couple of "My First Guitar Book" type guitar books. The blame for all the D#msus12ths must go to John Paul and George (not Ringo tho' - Octopuss's Garden's a sinch) and not the editor...
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This songbook could be improved by the addition of a simple melody line in music notation for each piece. Without this, it is difficult for the amateur to know how to begin and how the rhythm works. While most people know a lot of Beatles melodies, there are many obscure tunes in the book that could be revived by such an improvement.
Otherwise, the book is fine. Much more compact and easy to use than the earlier edition.
Otherwise, the book is fine. Much more compact and easy to use than the earlier edition.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By M. Howell
Format:Paperback
I have to say that this book is one of the most accurate tab books ive come across. Alot show chord positions that anyone who has seen any beatles concert can say they didn't really use. I would say that some songs like those composed on piano create difficult chord patterns on guitar but this is to be expected. Overall very good and accurate.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've bought quite a few guitar song books in my time and must confess that this is the best to date. I've hardly stop playing these songs since it arrived. If you like the Beatles; like playing your guitar and want to progress from simple three chord songs, then you will not be disappointed with this. Have fun.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Matt Blick
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One of the best Beatles music books out there.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are a guitarist, who like the beatles do not hesistate to buy this book. It is fully comprehensive in providing the chord arrangements on guitar for every Beatles song released.
My only complaint is that some song are lead guitar based, or do not suit chord-playing (ie within you without you), but the book never claimed to cover lead playing only chords.
This book does exactly what it does on the tin, there are no hidden surprises inside; this should be enough for you to decide if yuo want this book.
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a must have
This was a new copy I bought..... the previous fell apart through enthusiastic use over the years. Happy to recommend to guitar players everywhere.
Published 15 days ago by Mr. J. Kelly
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a big big book
I was surprised with the thickness of this book, although with the sheer amount of songs the Beatles released I shouldn't have been, all their popular songs (and some I've not... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Gilbert Anderson
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A great present for someone learning to play the guitar
My brother-in-law loves the Beatles and is learning to play the guitar. So this made the perfect present. Unfortunately it doesn't guarantee his playing will get any better!
Published 2 months ago by L. Jackson
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Dreadful on Kindle
I bought this - and immediately deleted it gaining a full refund. I would strongly advise others not to purchase the Kindle edition for several reasons:
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Published 3 months ago by TfromLandN
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Great catalogue of songs
Bought this for my guitar playing dad. He loves the Beatles and this has most of their songs. He loved it as an Xmas gift.
Published 3 months ago by Adam
5.0 out of 5 stars
beatles bible
this book contains all the tracks recorded by the boys with chord diagrams as well as lyrics. a must for any beatles fan, and a super way to learn the guitar for the novice right... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dr Feelgood
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Fab!!!
What do you know ? A great book, all the right chords in all the right places. Might sound obvious but there's allot of product out there that is simply wrong. Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. J. Malkin
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Great Book
I bought this as a Christmas gift, he loves it.
Great present & would recommend this other guitar players.
Thank you.
Great present & would recommend this other guitar players.
Thank you.
Published 5 months ago by Chrissy Sawyer
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Beatles
I bought this book as I have long been a Beatles fan, and, judging by the reviews, it seemed to be the most accurate and complete of the myriad of Beatles publications on the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by D.T.
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Yeah Yeah Yeah
The Beatles Complete Chord SongBook, by Rikki Rooksby, is quite simply the best chord book for songs written and played by The Beatles. Clearly laid out and easy to use. Read more
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