Easy Folk Songs for the Guitar with Downloadable MP3s

$9.95

Publication Date: 23rd July 2014

This original collection presents more than 20 popular folk songs that have been specially arranged for beginning guitarists. The timeless melodies are supplemented with a helpful tutorial on guitar basics that offers tips on identifying the strings, tuning, and basic chord patterns and strums.
These arrangements of Skip to My Lou, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Oh! Susanna, Down in the Valley, Barbara Allen, and other tunes include advice for following the time signatures, strumming patterns, and other suggestions. Best of all, each song features a free MP3 download for stu... Read More
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This original collection presents more than 20 popular folk songs that have been specially arranged for beginning guitarists. The timeless melodies are supplemented with a helpful tutorial on guitar basics that offers tips on identifying the strings, tuning, and basic chord patterns and strums.
These arrangements of Skip to My Lou, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Oh! Susanna, Down in the Valley, Barbara Allen, and other tunes include advice for following the time signatures, strumming patterns, and other suggestions. Best of all, each song features a free MP3 download for stu... Read More
Description
This original collection presents more than 20 popular folk songs that have been specially arranged for beginning guitarists. The timeless melodies are supplemented with a helpful tutorial on guitar basics that offers tips on identifying the strings, tuning, and basic chord patterns and strums.
These arrangements of Skip to My Lou, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Oh! Susanna, Down in the Valley, Barbara Allen, and other tunes include advice for following the time signatures, strumming patterns, and other suggestions. Best of all, each song features a free MP3 download for students to listen to and play along with. The recordings will familiarize beginning guitarists with the pieces' melodies and tempos, and provide practical guidance for playing these beloved folk songs.
Dover Original.

This book includes free downloadable MP3s of each song.Click here to listen now.
Details
  • Price: $9.95
  • Pages: 48
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Dover Song Collections
  • Publication Date: 23rd July 2014
  • Trim Size: 8.25 x 11 in
  • ISBN: 9780486493480
  • Format: Paperback
  • Age: 6-99
  • BISACs:
    MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Folk & Traditional
    MUSIC / Printed Music / Vocal
    MUSIC / Instruction & Study / General
    MUSIC / Printed Music / Guitar & Fretted Instruments
Author Bio
Multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer Hank Aberle has performed in several bands, including Pop Art and Glitterhouse. He is the founder of the New York–based production company Aberle Sound.
Table of Contents
Holding the Guitar
Identifying the Strings/Tuning
The Right Hand
Playing a Chord (The D Chord)
Skip to My Lou (The A7 Chord)
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Oh, My Darling Clemintine
The Streets of Laredo
The G Chord
On Top of Old Smokey
Sweet Betsy from Pike
Frankie and Johnny (The D7 Chord)
Down in the Valley
Froggie Went A-Courtin'
Alternate Strum
Blue Tail Fly
Oh! Susanna
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Down By the Riverside
Jess James (The C Chord)
The Midnight Special
Red River Valley
Michael Row the Boat Ashore (The E Minor Chord)
The Drunken Sailer
Pretty Peggy-O
The Wayfaring Stranger (The A Minor Chord)
The Cruel War is Ragins
John Brown's Body (The B7 Chord)
Worried Man Blues (The E and A Chords)
Patrick on the Railway (The E7 Chord)
Drill, ye Tarriers, Drill (The D Minor Chord)
John Henry (The G7 Chord)
Barbara Allen (The F Chord)
Railroad Bill
 
This original collection presents more than 20 popular folk songs that have been specially arranged for beginning guitarists. The timeless melodies are supplemented with a helpful tutorial on guitar basics that offers tips on identifying the strings, tuning, and basic chord patterns and strums.
These arrangements of Skip to My Lou, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Oh! Susanna, Down in the Valley, Barbara Allen, and other tunes include advice for following the time signatures, strumming patterns, and other suggestions. Best of all, each song features a free MP3 download for students to listen to and play along with. The recordings will familiarize beginning guitarists with the pieces' melodies and tempos, and provide practical guidance for playing these beloved folk songs.
Dover Original.

This book includes free downloadable MP3s of each song.Click here to listen now.
  • Price: $9.95
  • Pages: 48
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Dover Song Collections
  • Publication Date: 23rd July 2014
  • Trim Size: 8.25 x 11 in
  • ISBN: 9780486493480
  • Format: Paperback
  • Age: 6-99
  • BISACs:
    MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Folk & Traditional
    MUSIC / Printed Music / Vocal
    MUSIC / Instruction & Study / General
    MUSIC / Printed Music / Guitar & Fretted Instruments
Multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer Hank Aberle has performed in several bands, including Pop Art and Glitterhouse. He is the founder of the New York–based production company Aberle Sound.
Holding the Guitar
Identifying the Strings/Tuning
The Right Hand
Playing a Chord (The D Chord)
Skip to My Lou (The A7 Chord)
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Oh, My Darling Clemintine
The Streets of Laredo
The G Chord
On Top of Old Smokey
Sweet Betsy from Pike
Frankie and Johnny (The D7 Chord)
Down in the Valley
Froggie Went A-Courtin'
Alternate Strum
Blue Tail Fly
Oh! Susanna
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Down By the Riverside
Jess James (The C Chord)
The Midnight Special
Red River Valley
Michael Row the Boat Ashore (The E Minor Chord)
The Drunken Sailer
Pretty Peggy-O
The Wayfaring Stranger (The A Minor Chord)
The Cruel War is Ragins
John Brown's Body (The B7 Chord)
Worried Man Blues (The E and A Chords)
Patrick on the Railway (The E7 Chord)
Drill, ye Tarriers, Drill (The D Minor Chord)
John Henry (The G7 Chord)
Barbara Allen (The F Chord)
Railroad Bill