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Jerry Byrd
On Wings Of Music
This autobiography by Jerry Byrd is a story
in his own words about highlights in his steel guitar playing career. With
forwards by Will Hoover & DeWitt Scott, this book is filled with lots of
pictures & stories of singers & musicians that Jerry has played with
over the years. Other things include the evolution of Steel Guitar Tunings,
along with a discography compiled by Jack Byrd.
This is a must read for anyone interested in
the evolution of the steel guitar by one of its great players!
by Andy Volk
Published by Centerstream, this is the first-ever comprehensive book about lap-steel and console steel guitars. Included are interviews & profiles of more than 35 of the greatest electric & acoustic steel guitarists of the past & present, representing most forms of music played in the world today, as well as previously unpublished photos and commentary on vintage steel guitars and new instruments from the best modern builders; resources for guitars, amplifiers, accessories, instructional materials, steel guitar tunings, & much more. Players covered include: Junior Brown, Bob Brozman, Jerry Byrd, Papa Cairo, Jody Carver, Cindy Cashdollar, Bruce Clarke, John Ely, Pete Grant, Steve Howe, Andy Iona, Harry Manx, Dick McIntyre, Santo & Johnny, and many others. 336 pages, with 40 pages in colour.
Book $35.00
Joe Goldmark
'1997 Steel Guitar And Dobro Discography'
This New Edition Has 227 Pages With Thousands Of Listings Of Recordings Both
Current And Discontinued. Includes Steel Guitar Tunes Recorded By
Instrumentalists Other Than Steel Players.
Book Only - $20.00
“Settin’ The Woods On Fire”
The Life Story Of Don
Helms
Don's Long-Awaited Life Story Is Funny, Sweet, & Full Of His
Insights Into & Memories Of Hank Williams, Ray Price, The Wilburn Brothers,
Ferlin Husky, Hank Jr., Jett, And Many, Many More. We Looked Through ALL (&
Believe Me, There Were A Lot) Of His Photo Albums To Bring You Some Wonderful
Photographs Of Don & Hazel, Hank, The Drifting Cowboys, And Everyone Else.
Includes Never Before Seen Photographs Of Hank.
Book $28.00
‘From Harp Guitars To
The New Hawaiian Family’
History and Development of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar.
Book $47.00
Bob Mason
'Basic Guitar Theory'
"A Logical, Practical approach For The Working Musician" Written for
Musicians Wishing To Expand Their Comprehension Of Theoretical concepts And
Knowledge Of The Neck In The Shortest Time Possible. Reading Music Is Not
Necessary. Beginning To Intermediate.
Book Only - $36.00
For many years, musicians in Nashville have used
a system of numbers, rather than standard musical notation, in playing and
singing and at recording sessions.
Neil Matthews, Jr., one of the original
members of Elvis Presley’s Back-Up Vocal Quartet, The Jordanaires, invented the
system and also wrote this book, which teaches the whole system and also
includes quotes, stories and photos of Country and Pop Stars.
Book - $9.00
Jim Molberg
'Basic Music Theory ~ A Simplified Approach'
The Material In This Book Has Been Arranged With One Aim In Mind - To Make
Music Theory As Simple And Logical As It Can Be. This Has Been Brought About By
Using An Approach That Is Slightly Different From The Conventional. However,
Those Who Have Learned Music Theory By The Technique Used In This Book Have
Found It To Be Far Easier To Understand And Remember. In Addition, The Method
Used Here Helps When Trying To Understand The Conventional Approach.
Book - $29.00
Rather than offering information on how to play a specific instrument,
this book is designed for people who already play proficiently but don’t
understand music’s underlying theoretical principles. Although the book is
relatively short, it contains the equivalent of a year’s worth of college level
material, all made accessible to the average musician desiring a better
understanding of music theory. 72 pages.
Louise King Rey
'Those Swinging Years'
An Autobiography By Louise King Rey, The Wife Of Steel Guitar Hall Of Famer,
Alvino Rey. This Is The Story Of Her Life On The Road With Alvino. The Music
Scene As It Really Was!
Book Only - $25.00
This 256 page Soft-Cover Book gives
a complete and illustrated history of the development of Rickenbacker
Instruments from 1931 to the present.
Rickenbacker is the only book of its
kind to chronicle the history of the company who in 1931 introduced electric
instruments to the world.
The book provides information and
full color photos of the many artists who have used and are using Rickenbacker
instruments. Rickenbacker collectors will find this book invaluable as it
contains recently discovered accurate facts previously unavailable to
researchers.
Book - $35.00
Lorene Ruymar
'The Hawaiian Steel Guitar And Its Great Hawaiian Musicians'
Lorene Ruymar Takes A Look At Hawaiian Music, The Origin Of The Steel Guitar
And Its Spread Throughout The World, Hawaiian Playing Styles, Techniques And
Tunings, And More. Includes Hundreds of Photos. A Forward By Jerry Byrd, And A
Bibliography And Suggested Reading List. 208 Pages.
Book Only - $35.00
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