Book Lessons by Ben
To master a language, you need to find someone that speaks it well and have them demonstrate some phrases. You need to listen closely and strive to match not just the pronunciation, but the accent and cadence as well. Before you can freely express yourself, you need to copy what they say in order to build a toolbox of vocabulary and syntax that you can draw upon in order to say what you want to say. Music is no exception.
The transcriptions included represent a wide variety of techniques, textures, harmonies, and overall feel. Meticulous note-for-note transcriptions of these numbers have been made so as to fully highlight the greatness of the artists represented, and to offer you an opportunity to learn from their genius.
Ben joined the roster of esteemed educators and performers at Stefan Grossman’s Guitar Workshop. Check out the two books Ben currently has available to learn at your own pace.
Legendary Fingerstyle Guitar Solos
Jazz, Blues & Ragtime, 1923 - 1951
by Ben Gateno
Titles include:
BLIND BLAKE West Coast Blues
BIG BILL BROONZY House Rent Stomp
TEDDY BUNN Guitar In High, King Porter Stomp SYLVESTER WEAVER Guitar Blues
LONNIE JOHNSON To Do This, You Got To Know How
TAMPA RED You Got To Reap What You Sow
BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground
Level 3/4 • 96 pages
Playing With The Strings
by Ben Gateno
Titles include:
LONNIE JOHNSON Playing With The Strings, Swing Out Rhythm
BLIND BLAKE Home Town Skiffle - take 1 & 2, Southern Rag, Dry Bone Shuffle
BIG BILL BROONZY Stove Pipe Stomp, Brown Skin Shuffle
SCRAPPER BLACKWELL Soft Blues, Cherry
REV. GARY DAVIS Italian Rag, Wall Hollow Blues
Level 3/4 • 132 pages