Shady Grove: Mandolin Solos by David Grisman
with Melodies and Chords
Mandolin - Sheet Music

Mandolin - Beginning-Intermediate

SKU: MB.98101

With Melodies and Chords. Edited by John McGann. Squareback saddle stitch, Solos and Duets, Old Time. Acoustic Disc Records. Folk. Book. 92 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #98101. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.98101).

ISBN 9780786651191. UPC: 796279065504. 8.75 x 11.75 inches. Transcribed by John McGann.

This book presents transcriptions of David Grismans solos and accompaniment patterns from the CD Shady Grove. The Shady Grove recording contains some wonderful performances of old-time American music by David Grisman and Jerry Garcia, two of American musics greatest players. It is a vibrant collection of wonderful traditional American songs, from a great variety of genres, played in a style closely based on their traditional sources. All of the solos can be played on the standard mandolin, including one written for mandola and one for banjolin mandolin-banjo . These transcriptions will provide insight into the art of accompaniment mandolin playing as well as soloing. Performance notes by the transcriber are included.