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Chet Atkins Plays Back Home Hymns (Superb Guitar Renderings of Familiar Hymns). Edited by Jerry R. Ozee. Arranged by Chet Atkins. For guitar. Solos. Traditional Country and Hymns. Difficulty: medium. Guitar tablature songbook. Guitar tablature, standard notation, chord names, performance notes, introductory text and black & white photos. 56 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99766).

ISBN 9780786626014. With guitar tablature, standard notation, chord names, performance notes, introductory text and black & white photos. Traditional Country and Hymns. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This book of hymn arrangements as recorded by Chet Atkins was done in hopes that other guitarists will benefit from the availability of beautiful hymns for guitar, both for use in worship services and for personal enjoyment as well. The arrangements are given in notation and tablature just as Chet played them. They have not been simplified, and are intended for use by those who know and appreciate Chet's style of guitar technique. Fingerings and performance notes have been added by the transcriber.

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Joanne

Location: from Bethlehem, PA

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

February 19, 2012

Nice arrangements

I grew up listening to Chet and was so thrilled to play from this book. The songs are best played with at least a duet, so grab another guitar-playing friend and have at it!

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LG

Location: from Virginia

Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate

February 18, 2008

Excellent representation

Chet Atkins is the best there has beem in the finger picking style guitar playing and the transcription of the music in this book matches the corresponding record of the same name. What a welcome relief compared to others on the market. Highly recommend this book.

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Anonymous

Location: from

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

February 12, 2007

Great For Chet Fans!

The music is what I expected from this fellow! It make the player learn the techniques to make the pieces sound like Chet.

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mike

Location: from ca

Difficulty Level:
Beginner

December 6, 2002

Good book but lacks Rhythm

I'm a huge Chet fan and I love this album. I was excited to see this book. I have the album and the songs are very beautiful and thought provoking. Today I recieved the book and it looks great. The tab is easy to read and it has some good...

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