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The Early Masters of American Blues series provides the unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan Grossman, noted roots-blues guitarist and musicologist, has compiled this fascinating collection of 13 songs, transcribed exactly as performed by legendary blues master Rev. Gary Davis. In addition to Stefan's expert transcriptions, the book includes a CD containing the original recordings of Rev. Gary Davis so you can hear the music as he performed it. Reverend Gary Davis, also known as Blind Gary Davis, was a master musician who felt comfortable playing in a wide variety of styles and techniques. He could freely improvise on ragtime, religious and blues themes, and was an exciting and vibrant performer. An ordained minister, Rev. Davis often expressed a preference for gospel music, sometimes refusing to play the blues. In addition to transcribing all the songs in this collection, Stefan Grossman was also a student of Rev. Davis.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis book is perfect for what it is.6 Mar 2012
By Brian Olson - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the kind of book that I really have wanted for a while. I have been playing guitar for thirteen years, have taken college jazz guitar courses, have played fingerstyle guitar for at least six years, and get really impatient with instructional material. Usually I will disagree with what the material is saying and then cite many other sources from my past experiences as a historian would in an essay.
As I said in my review of my review of the Lonnie Johnson book, there is no instruction in the formal sense. It would be a lie to say that the book does teach anything, but the instruction is natural and authentic. Imagine you just bought a Rev. Gary Davis CD without having heard it and that you are trusting that Stefan Grossman has compiled a strong selection of songs (a good move, as he knows what he is doing). Now imagine that you opened up the linear notes book and VOILA, there are the tabs and transcriptions for every song on the disc. It is absolutely perfect for what it is.
For those people who really want the formal instruction and advise on the how to play, pick up some of Stefan Grossman's other guitar books, such as the Complete Fingerstyle Guitar or Complete Country Blues Guitar. Those will actually teach you in the formal sense. This is laid out for something who has read through those materials or can't be bothered and just wants to play like they played in the long and distant past.
