Pioneers of American Folk Guitar

Pioneers of American Folk Guitar guides you through the music of twelve guitar masters, from Mississippi John Hurt, Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk, Elizabeth Cotton and more.

Perfect for the intermediate-advanced guitarist looking to unlock the deep power of these folk and blues techniques, this publication presents each piece in the original keys, arranged from the original recordings in Guitar TAB & standard notation with full lyrics and chord symbols.

With brief biographical notes on each artist examining their impact and style, this is the best way to gain an appreciation and understanding of the music which is rooted so deeply in the heart of American culture.

Songlist:

- Embryonic Journey [Jorma Kaukonen]
- Freight Train [Elizabeth Cotten]
- Girl From The North Country [Bob Dylan]
- A Hazy Shade Of Winter [Simon & Garfunkel]
- Candy Man Blues [Mississippi John Hurt]
- Ian & Nisa [Michael Gulezian]
- Ice Miner [Leo Kottke]
- St. Louis Tickle [Dave Van Ronk]
- On The Sunny Side Of The Ocean [John Fahey]
- The Poor People Of Paris [Chet Atkins]
- Redwood Ramble [Robbie Basho]
- Turnpike Terror [Peter Lang]