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The Complete Book of Alternate Tunings | Guitar Sheet Music and Tab Reference for Acoustic and Electric Styles | Alternate Guitar Tunings Guide for … Songbook
Author(s): Mark Hanson (Author)
- Publisher: Music Sales America
- Publication Date: August 1, 1995
- Language: English
- Print length: 128 pages
- ISBN-10: 0936799137
- ISBN-13: 9780936799131
Book Description
Unlock new sounds and creative freedom with The Complete Book of Alternate Tunings by acclaimed guitarist and educator Mark Hanson. This essential guitar reference contains hundreds of alternate tunings used across folk, rock, blues, Celtic, and experimental music. Featuring artists such as Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Sonic Youth, Ry Cooder, Pearl Jam, and Crosby, Stills & Nash, this volume offers practical insight into how alternate tunings shape unique styles and open new musical possibilities. * * Perfect for acoustic and electric guitarists alike, this comprehensive book includes standard notation, tablature, chord diagrams, tuning charts, instructional text, and a guitar tab glossary. Players will discover both common and rare tunings, making this a versatile resource for songwriting, improvisation, or performance. * * Whether you’re a self-taught musician, a student, or a guitar instructor, this title serves as a go-to music teacher resource and an inspiring gift for guitarists seeking to push beyond standard tuning. With 125 pages of content, it’s an ideal addition to any guitarist’s sheet music collection.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“It’s hard to imagine a better-written, more logically laid-out, or thorough survey of the rich spectrum of possible alternate tunings than this excellent volume.” —Guitar Player Magazine
“This guide is a must-have for anyone interested in exploring the sonic possibilities of tunings.” —
Guitar School MagazineAbout the Author
Mark Hanson is internationally known as an author of high-quality guitar instruction materials. His more than two dozen books and videos include such titles as Alternate Tunings Picture Chords,” “Paul Simon Transcribed,” “Fingerstyle Noel,” and “Great American Tablature Songbook.” As an editor at Frets acoustic music magazine in the ’80s, Mark interviewed such luminaries as James Taylor, David Crosby, and Michael Hedges. Mark continues to author and publish new titles, gives workshops and concerts across the country, and writes regularly for Acoustic Guitar, Fingerstyle Guitar, and Guitar Player magazines, as well as for his website: accentonmusic.com.
