Complete Fingerstyle Guitar [Library Binding] Review

I have received a request to review this book from Amazon.
Unfortunately, Amazon never delivered this book.
After about month wait, they sent me a message that the book was unavialble.
I gave three stars, because I am sure that one of Stefan Grossman's books, of which I have several, would have deserved 4-5 star, and Amazon derserves 0.

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Product Description:
This comprehensive text covers the spectrum of fingerpicking technique and styles. Preformance and stylistic notes, fingerstyle guitar solos and a listening guide are presented for each section of the book. Sections include; Gospel Songs; Country Blues; Ragtime Blues; Rags and Dances; Appalachian Fiddle Tunes; Celtic Airs; Jigs and Reels; Classic Rags; Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar and Fingerstyle Guitar Duets. All solos are in notation and tablature and are written by noted fingerpicking guitarists Stefan Grossman, Elizabeth Cotten, Dean Sires, Ton Van Bergeyk, David Laibman, Rev. Gary Davis, Duck Baker, Seth Austen, Steve Tilston, John Morris, Sid Percy, Tom O'Farrell, Jim McLennan, Leo Wijnkamp Jr., Lasse Johansson, and Claes Palmqvist. 237 pages. The 2-CD's contain 43 of the 60 songs in this book.

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David Cullen: Jazz, Classical, and Beyond (Book & CD) (Acoustic Masterclass) [Paperback] Review

The arrangements are very nice and not too complicated for the common fingerstylist altough playing the right tempo is challenging. There is a pretty big downside - the CD does not include the music itself but general explanations which i don't find much logic in (not only for this book, for many other book+CD folios). But in general - excellent book with a lot of pieces to work on and enjoy.

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David Cullen is a master of many styles. His influences, which rangefrom gospel to jazz, and funk to classical music, combine to give him a unique voice and a deep sense of composition. David has performed and recorded with Will Ackerman, Mike Manring and many others.This book contains 14 of David's most popular solo guitar pieces. All of the songs are transcribed by David himself. Plus, on the includedMasterclass CD David walks you through the key aspects of eacharrangement. All songs are written in standard notation and tab. Bahama Beach, Blue Counterpoint, Coming Home, Cycles, Down Home,Ebb and Flow, Get on the Good Foot, Good to See You, Indigo Blue,Keep it that Way, Midari, Sunday Morning, Go Ahead and Play, Groove Etude

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