Mel Bay presentsJust a Closer Walk With Thee (Mel Bay Archive Editions)
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (680 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786601345 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 56 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In other words, most of these pieces he arranges for guitar normally have words. Simpson emphasizes that his approach to arranging traditional Celtic tunes in fingerstyle form comes more from the realm of songs than from the instrumental tradition. Martin's dynamic solo guitar performances are legendary, showcasing his mastery of the acoustic guitar as well as his far-ranging repertoire. Martin Simpson was born in Lincolnshire, Northern England, played his first paid gig at fourteen, became
Midwest Book Review said A collection of "A collection of 20 American Gospel beloved songs arranged in notation and tablature for guitar by Martin Simpson" according to Midwest Book Review. The latest addition to Mel Bay Publications' Instrumental Arrangements of American Gospel songs in Notation and Tablature series, "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" is a collection of 20 American Gospel beloved songs arranged in notation and tablature for guitar by Martin Simpson. Suitable for campfire sings, guitar church services, or other communal gatherings celebrated with Gospel song, "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" will serve as an excellent resour. 0 American Gospel beloved songs arranged in notation and tablature for guitar by Martin Simpson. The latest addition to Mel Bay Publications' Instrumental Arrangements of American Gospel songs in Notation and Tablature series, "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" is a collection of "A collection of 20 American Gospel beloved songs arranged in notation and tablature for guitar by Martin Simpson" according to Midwest Book Review. The latest addition to Mel Bay Publications' Instrumental Arrangements of American Gospel songs in Notation and Tablature series, "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" is a collection of 20 American Gospel beloved songs arranged in notation and tablature for guitar by Martin Simpson. Suitable for campfire sings, guitar church services, or other communal gatherings celebrated with Gospel song, "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" will serve as an excellent resour. 0 American Gospel beloved songs arranged in notation and tablature for guitar by Martin Simpson. Suitable for campfire sings, guitar church services, or other communal gatherings celebrated with Gospel song, "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" will serve as an excellent resour. Five Stars Very accurate and helpful to play along with the record. For more advanced study.
In this masterful book, Martin captures the melodic beauty, earthy rhythms, and haunting modal temperaments found in the American gospel tradition. Nineteen guitar solos are offered. Martin Simpson is one of the most brilliant and lyrical fingerstyle guitar soloists on worldwide acoustic guitar scene. Written in notation and tablature.
He adds that it's his favorite guitar. He has played with such musical luminaries as Richard Thompson, Steeleye Span and Fairport Convention as well as working in the Albion Band and for 10 years as collaborator with June Tabor. Martin achieves a very clear bell-like tone with his Sobell Model One guitar (crafted by Northumberland luthier Stefan Sobell), on which he is using medium gauge strings. About the Author Martin Simpson was born in Lincolnshire, Northern England, played his first paid gig at fourteen, became professional at seventeen, and since then has become known as one of the most widely admired acoustic guitar players in the world. In other words, most of these pieces he arranges for guitar normally have words. The songs he arranges speak of many topics, including love gone wrong in both the upper and lower classes of early 19th century Sco