Fingerpicking the Great American Songbook – 23 Solo Guitar Arrangements
Explore the rich harmonies and lyrical melodies that defined early 20th-century American popular music. This collection features a curated selection of songs from the "Great American Songbook" – the canon of Tin Pan Alley hits and Broadway tunes that later became legendary jazz standards. Arranged for fingerstyle guitar by Christopher White, these timeless pieces remain fresh, playable, and endlessly open to interpretation.
Comprehensive Video Instruction and Professional Notation
Every song in this 108-page volume includes standard notation and TAB, chord diagrams, and lyrics. To enhance your learning experience, the book includes downloadable video instruction from Christopher White. You will receive expert guidance on how to perform classics like "Stardust," "Someone to Watch Over Me," and "Singin' in the Rain" with authentic stylistic flair and precision.
A Journey Through Broadway and Hollywood Classics
The songlist features 23 beloved standards and overlooked gems, including "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Blue Skies", "Tea for Two", and "Makin' Whoopee". Whether you are a student of fingerstyle guitar or a seasoned performer, these arrangements provide a sophisticated repertoire that captures the rhythmic verve and melodic beauty of early American pop and jazz.
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1. After You're Gone
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2. Ain't Misbehavin'
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3. Alexander'S Ragtime Band
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4. Blue Skies
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5. Can't We Be Friends
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6. Give My Regards to Broadway
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7. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
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8. Lazy
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9. Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)
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10. Makin' Whoopee
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11. Manhattan
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12. The Sidewalks Of New York
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13. Singin' in the rain
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14. Somebody Loves Me
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15. Someone to Watch Over Me
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16. St. James Infirmary
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17. Stardust
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18. Tea for Two
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19. They Didn'T Believe Me
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20. Till The Clouds Roll By
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21. What'll I Do
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22. When You'Re Smiling
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23. Who's Sorry Now
| Arrangement | Guitar, Guitar (with Strumming Patterns), Guitar Tab, Guitar Tab (with Strumming Patterns), Vocal & Guitar, Vocal & Guitar(Acoustic), Vocal & Guitar(with Chord Boxes), Voice, Voice and Guitar, Voice and Guitar with Guitar Chord Boxes, Voice(with Chord Boxes), Voice(with Chord Symbols) |
| Year of publishing | 2025 |
| Format | Artist Songbook, Book with Audio-Online |
| NumberOfPages | 108 |
| Publisher | String Letter Publishing |
| Contributors | Christopher White |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781936604524 |
| UPC | 196288377429 |