Play Like A Legend: Bill Monroe
| Author | : Joe Carr |
| Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications |
| Total Pages | : 82 |
| Release | : 2011-09-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781610659925 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1610659929 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (929 Downloads) |
Download or read book Play Like A Legend: Bill Monroe written by Joe Carr and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-09-12 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mel Bay is pleased to present the first-ever book focused on the mandolin stylings of Father of Bluegrass Music Bill Monroe. Author Joe Carr dissects Monroe's unique approach to the mandolin through analysis of the icon's stylistic nuances, licks and repertoire. Included in the book are transcriptions, new in the style of arrangements, chord voicings and rhythm/backup patterns. Further, this book includes 32 never-before-seen photos of Monroe in performance with his band the Bluegrass Boys and special guests. Complete with audio, Play Like a Legend: Bill Monroe Tunes & Songs for Mandolin will take the reader back to the roots of bluegrass through its iconic founder's stylings.
