The Art of Contemporary Travis Picking for Guitar Players Alternating-Bass Fingerpicking Guitar Books Fingerstyle Guitar Songbook with Tablature and Online Audio Acoustic Sheet Music

ISBN: 0936799323

Author: Hanson, Mark

Condition: New

Master the Sound of Iconic Fingerstyle Guitarists. * The Art of Contemporary Travis Picking is a comprehensive fingerpicking method book by guitarist and educator Mark Hanson. This focused guide teaches you how to develop and elevate the alternating-bass fingerpicking technique made famous by artists like Paul Simon, James Taylor, Leo Kottke, and Michael Hedges. * * Build Solo Guitar Skills from the Ground Up. * With 14 original guitar solos, standard notation, and tablature, this book helps guitarists move from basic accompaniment to expressive, intricate solo arrangements. Every piece is structured to build technique progressively, ensuring players develop control, tone, and independence between the bass and melody lines. * * Professional Guidance with Online Audio Access. * The included online audio tracks (for both instruction and performance) offer detailed guidance and practical play-along options. Learners can download or stream high-quality audio, enhancing the learning process with a real-time reference for tone, rhythm, and articulation. * * Designed for Intermediate Guitarists and Fingerstyle Learners. * This is an ideal method for guitarists who want to break away from simple chord strumming and dive into true fingerstyle artistry. It is especially valuable for self-taught musicians or those seeking a structured supplement to private instruction. * * A Music Teacher Resource and Gift for Guitar Enthusiasts. * Whether used in a classroom setting or at home, this book is a strong educational tool for advancing students. It also makes a thoughtful gift for guitarists who admire acoustic legends and want to add expressive fingerpicking to their repertoire.