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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By J. Stewart
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you play guitar, love the blues and have taken an interest in it's roots, then this book is a must buy. All 29 songs Robert Johnson ever recorded have been meticulously tabbed, and his (sometimes unique) tunings have been accurately "decoded". The book seems to go out of print sometimes, so if it's available, buy it now, you won't regret it!!!
58 of 60 people found the following review helpful
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Like all the Hal Leonard "Recorded Guitar Versions" books I've seen, this is pretty much spot on- none of your simplified open-chord-only rubbish here, just accurate tabbing of the highest quality.
Therein lies the one possible reason you could have for not buying this book straight away (well, unless you don't like the blues... no, that'd be silly...), because the legend that this guy swapped his soul for his playing skills exists for a good reason- he was hot. Damn hot.
And this book isn't easy going. There's a nice little bit in the front telling you a bit about the book, its origins and importance, but after that, you're on your own. I thought I was an ok player, but I've been suitably cut down to size in just one morning and left with a bruised ego and sore fingers.
Despite this, there's a lot in this book that can benefit even novice players- inventive tunings, gorgeous obscure chords and perfect rhythms that, if nothing else, can be plucked out from the songs and used to widen your musical knowledge.
This is a great book, and deserves a place on the shelf of any guitarist worth their salt.
Just don't expect to have it nailed by midnight...
Therein lies the one possible reason you could have for not buying this book straight away (well, unless you don't like the blues... no, that'd be silly...), because the legend that this guy swapped his soul for his playing skills exists for a good reason- he was hot. Damn hot.
And this book isn't easy going. There's a nice little bit in the front telling you a bit about the book, its origins and importance, but after that, you're on your own. I thought I was an ok player, but I've been suitably cut down to size in just one morning and left with a bruised ego and sore fingers.
Despite this, there's a lot in this book that can benefit even novice players- inventive tunings, gorgeous obscure chords and perfect rhythms that, if nothing else, can be plucked out from the songs and used to widen your musical knowledge.
This is a great book, and deserves a place on the shelf of any guitarist worth their salt.
Just don't expect to have it nailed by midnight...
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a long time blues and Robert Johnson fan, this book opens up for me the mysteries of the pure genius of Robert Johnson.
The transcriptions give extremely accurate, note for note representations in musical staff and tab format, from the original 78 recordings.
Some of the titles are hard going and difficult to get to grips with but I would recommend starting with those in open A tuning such as "Terraplane Blues" to anyone impatient to start playing from this treasure of a book.
I would totally recommend this book to anyone with an interest in The Blues whether they play guitar or not.
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The guitar playing of Robert Johnson made available to all
This booklet is a valuable asset to help understand the way Robert Johnson treated rhythm. I recommend it to all guitarists who wish to improve their playing and create new rhythms... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Perttunen Antero T J
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amazing book
this is an awesome addition to anybodys collection im just startin in blues guitar so this is hard to learn but well worth it.
Published on 14 Feb 2011 by stace
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Robert Johnson transciptions.
Excellent, clear and accurate transcripton at reasonable price.
However there are some awkward page turns.
However there are some awkward page turns.
Published on 13 Sep 2010 by Jimmytwospoons
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Me and Mr johnson
this is simpley a must have for any robert johnson fan. i have no doubt this will further anyone as a guitar player getting back to where it all started.
Published on 1 Mar 2010 by S. Palmer
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Robert Johnson - how do you want to play it?
I have had this book for at least 1 to 2 years. I have dipped into it many times whilst trying to figure out how certain RJ songs go. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2008 by Douglas Storey
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A masterpiece of it's genre
A stunningly comprehensive piece of work on a notoriously difficult artist. Transcends the normal run of tablature/music books by the obvious love, devotion and no little... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2006 by Mr. A. Bristow
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