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Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins is the best known, most influential and versatile
fingerstyle guitarist of all times! Volumes have been written about him and
his accolades are numerous. The following summary is by no means complete.
Born in Tennessee in 1924, Chet Atkins grew up on a farm surrounded by musical
relatives. He picked up mandolin, fiddle, and guitar very early in life. At
the age of 18, Chet landed a job as staff guitarist at Knoxville powerhouse
KNOX radio. In 1946, after marrying Leona Johnson, Chet worked briefly in
Nashville with Red Foley at the Grand Ole Opry.
After several other short-lived jobs in various cities, Atkins returned
in 1948 to Knoxville to work with Homer and Jethro. This was followed by
associations with The
Carter Family
and Fred Rose. Chet quickly became one
of Nashville's most respected session musicians.
By 1953, Chet Atkins was doing a
lot of session work for RCA. In 1954 Chet's first LP, "Gallopin' Guitar",
was released and that same year he was given his own radio show on WSM. The
following year, Gretsch invited Atkins to design his own signature guitar.
In 1957, RCA opened its own stand-alone recording studio in Nashville and
put Chet Atkins in charge of finding talent as well as producing and playing on
records. He stayed in this position through the '60s while also recording
many of his own albums. After helping create many hits for others, Atkins
finally had his own Top-Five single in 1965 with "Yakety Axe."
In the 1970's, Chet relaxed his duties with RCA and focused on developing
musical relationships. Through the rest of his life Chet collaborated with a
number of well-known players including
Chet left RCA and signed
with Columbia in 1982. In 1997, diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor, Chet
underwent surgery. Thereafter, he would only play with friends on occasion
or make brief, non-playing public appearances at local events. Chet Atkins
passed away on June 30, 2001. He will be sorely missed by all.
Chet Atkins - Get Started On Guitar - Book and DVD
Chet Atkins teaches you all the guitar basics
including tips on tuning, changing chords and fingerpicking plus you'll have fun learning to play
"Yesterday, Jambalaya, Country Roads, New Guitar Blues, In Tunisia, On Top Of Old Smokey, Playing For Scale, Greensleeves, Pickin
Produce, A Quick Picker, Yankee Doodle Dixie". For each song you'll learn the
chords, the melody, plus some of Chet's hottest licks - all carefully explained.
Split-screen close-ups let you see exactly how each phrase is played!
Notation and tab...................................................................Price - $26.95
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Chet Atkins - The Guitar Of Chet Atkins - DVD
In this outstanding instructional DVD, Chet Atkins ( Mr.
Guitar ) performs and teaches in detail, phrase by phrase, the playing of nine
of his unique solo guitar fingerstyle arrangements! Split-screen techniques
allow you to carefully study both his left and right hand techniques and fingerings. Here is your chance to
study with and learn from the most versatile fingerstyle guitarist in history!
Songs include: "Maybelle, Petite Waltz, Happy Again, When You Wish
Upon A Star, Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy), Young Thing, Bye Bye Blackbird, Mr.
Bojangles and Lover Come Back".
(84 min) Printable Tab Booklet............................................Price - $29.95
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Chet Atkins Plays "Mr. Bojangles"
Chet Atkins - Pickin' Like Chet - Vol 1 - 2 DVD Set
Chet Atkins was a true master of the guitar. One
of his greatest skills was his uncanny ability to discover songs that would
"work" as fingerstyle arrangements and then use his musical genius to turn them
into superb guitar masterpieces. National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion
Pat Kirtley has
assembled a unique collection of favorites from Chet's "Golden Era"
and teaches you all the secrets of how to play them as well as how to duplicate
the sound of the original recordings in this exciting DVD set! Pat carefully
dissects each and every song and then puts them back together - step by step -
so that you not only learn how to play them, but also get a sense of the feel
and history of each unique solo guitar piece. Split-screen viewing allows you to
study both the left and right hands in great detail. Tunes include: "Hidden
Charm, Mystery Train, You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To, St. Louis Blues, Oh By
Jingo, Chinatown My Chinatown".
(173 min) Printable Tab Booklet..........................................Price - $39.95
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"Hidden Charm" As Played By Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins - Pickin' Like Chet - Vol 2 - 2 DVD Set
Chet Atkins was a true master of the guitar. One
of his greatest skills was his uncanny ability to discover songs that would
"work" as fingerstyle arrangements and then use his musical genius to turn them
into superb guitar masterpieces. National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion
Pat Kirtley has assembled
a unique collection of favorites from Chet's "Golden Era"
and teaches you all the secrets of how to play them as well as how to duplicate
the sound of the original recordings in this exciting DVD set! Pat carefully
dissects each and every song and then puts them back together - step by step -
so that you not only learn how to play them, but also get a sense of the feel
and history of each unique solo guitar piece. Split-screen viewing allows you to
study both the left and right hands in great detail. Tunes include: "Alice
Blue Gown, Down Home, Drive In, Makin' Believe, Rose Ann, Say Si Si, Side by
Side, Somebody's Knockin' The Poor People of Paris, Trambone, Villa". Bonus
performance by Chet for the following songs: "Makin' Believe, Say Si Si, Side by
Side, The Poor People of Paris, Villa".
(122 min) Printable Tab Booklet..........................................Price - $39.95
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"Down Home" As Played By Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins - In Three Dimensions: 50 Years Of Legendary Guitar - Vol 1 - Book
This book presents 22 of Chet's greatest
pieces (19 solos and 3 duets). It includes rare photographs, great music and interviews from
the people who loved him the most, such as Chet's daughter Merle Atkins Russel,
Jerry Reed, Eddy Arnold, Harry Warner and
Vince Gill. Songs include: "Caravan,
Black Mountain Rag, Minuet (J.S. Bach), Heartaches, Streets of Laredo, Lagrima, Take Five, Going Home,
Music to Watch Girls By, Avalon, Minute Waltz, Mainstreet Breakdown, The Stars and Stripes Forever, Drive
In, Jerry's Breakdown, Choro da Saudade, Recuerdos de La Alhambra, When You Wish Upon a Star, Oh By
Jingo, Nashtown Ville, La Vie en Rose, Vincent (Starry Starry Night).
Notation and tab...................................................................Price - $39.95
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Chet Atkins Plays "The Stars & Stripes Forever"
Chet Atkins - In Three Dimensions: 50 Years Of Legendary Guitar - Vol 2 - Book
Here is the
much-anticipated second book in the highly acclaimed series that showcases
personal insights into the life and music of "Mr. Guitar." Chet Atkins was a man of many layers:
producer, record executive, friend and one of the greatest all-round guitarist in music history. This book
is dedicated to the musicians and songwriters that meant so much to him. Interviews include: Dolly Parton,
Steve Wariner, John D. Loudermilk,
Mark Knopfler,
Paul Yandell, Jerry Byrd, Janis Ian, Boots Randolph,
Wayne Carson and many more of Chet's closest friends. Volume 2 provides
definitive transcriptions (many for the first time) of 26 of Chet's greatest solos and duets including: "Liza,
Muskrat Ramble, Smile, Frankie and Johnny, La Madrugada (The Early Dawn), Embraceable You, Estudio
Brillante, Black Mountain Rag, Flop-Eared Mule and Other Classics, Gallopin' On
The Guitar, Winter Walkin', Sweet Georgia Brown, The Entertainer, Long Long Ago, Stump Water,
Autumn Leaves, Levee Walking, Alice Blue Gown, Dark Eyes, Little Music Box, Rainbow, Canned Heat, Cancion del Viento (Song
of The Wind), Mister Sandman" and the tour de force piece- Jerry Reed's
"Lightning Rod" (a work recorded by Jerry Reed and produced by Chet Atkins). Rare photographs, loving tributes
and great music are the heart of this wonderful 375 page volume - a must for all fans of the guitar!
Notation and tab...................................................................Price - $49.95
ON SALE NOW! - $40.95
Chet Atkins Plays "La Madrugada"
Chet Atkins - Best Of Chet Atkins - Book and Online Audio
A step-by-step breakdown of the guitar styles and
techniques of "Mr. Guitar" taught by Chad Johnson. Explore the groundbreaking styles of one
of the world's most legendary guitarists - Chet Atkins! Each piece is accompanied by full performance
notes and explanations and all are included with the online audio. Songs include: "Big Foot, Blue
Angel, Cascade, Chinatown My Chinatown, Country Gentleman, Galloping On The Guitar, A Little Mark Music,
Mister Sandman, So Soft Your Goodbye, There'll Be Some Changes Made, Yakety Axe, You Do Something To
Me".
Notation and tab...................................................................Price - $26.95
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Click To Hear Audio Samples
Chet Atkins Plays "Country Gentleman"
Chet Atkins - The Chet Atkins Guitar Method - Book and Online Audio
Contains numerous picking studies,
chord etudes, and great Atkins style guitar solos. Written by Chet Atkins and
Tommy Flint, this
method book features transcriptions of some of Chet's finest recorded solos including: "Long,
Long Ago, The Marine Hymn, Martha, Tiptoe, Our Boys Will Shine, The Caissons Go Rolling
Along, The Blue Tail Fly, Bicycle Built For Two, Oh My Darling Clementine, My Mountain Home, The Wayfarin'
Stranger, America The Beautiful, Old Folks At Home, Home On The Range, Red River Valley, Waltz in E
Minor, March Majestic, Prelude in D Minor, Mist In The Valley, The Streets of Laredo, Smoky Mountain
Lullaby, Drink To Me Only With My Eyes, Love Song, Tenting Tonight, Careless Love, Ode To Bob, Chopin's
Prelude, Spanish Fandango, Just As I Am, John Henry, Me And Merle, Wimoweh, Liebestraum, Czardas".
Notation and tab...................................................................Price - $24.95
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Chet Atkins Plays "Autumn Leaves"
Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler - Neck And Neck - Book
Songs include "I'll See You
In My Dreams, Just One Time, The Next Time I'm In Town, Poor Boy Blues, So Soft Your Goodbye,
Sweet Dreams, Tahitian Skies, Tears, There'll Be Some Changes Made, Yakety Axe".
Notation and tab....................................................................Price - $29.95
ON SALE NOW! - $24.95
Chet Atkins Plays "Yakety Axe"
Chet Atkins - Plays Back Home Hymns - Book
Songs include: "Take My Hand Precious Lord,
Amazing Grace, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, In The Garden, When They Ring The Golden
Bells, Just As I Am, Further Along, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, The Old Rugged Cross, Lonesome Valley,
God Be With You, Were You There".
Notation and tab....................................................................Price - $19.95
ON SALE NOW! - $16.95
Chet Atkins Plays "Humoresque"
Chet Atkins - Guitar Play Along - Book and Online Audio
The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your
favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the online audio to hear
how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing
tracks. The online audio is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without
changing pitch! This volume includes 8 songs: "Country Gentleman * Dizzy Fingers *
Down Hill Drag * Galloping on The Guitar * Mr. Bojangles * Mister Sandman * Trambone *
Yakety Axe".
Notation and tab...................................................................Price - $26.95
ON SALE NOW! - $22.95
Click To Hear Audio Samples
Chet Atkins Plays "Dizzy Fingers"
Chet Atkins - Play Like Chet Atkins - Book and Online Audio
Study the trademark songs, licks, tones and
techniques that made Chet Atkins a legend! This collection book comes with a
unique code that will give you access to audio files of all the music in the
book online. This compilation looks at 14 of Chet Atkins' most influential solo
guitar pieces including: "Alabama Jubilee, Black Mountain Rag, Blue Angel,
Cannon Ball Rag, Cascade, Chinatown My Chinatown, Dizzy Strings, Down Hill Drag,
The Entertainer, Galloping On The Guitar, Mister Sandman, Trambone, Windy And
Warm, Yakety Axe".
Notation and tab...................................................................Price - $29.95
ON SALE NOW! - $24.95
Chet Atkins Plays "Black Mountain Rag"
You can own all 12 volumes of "The
Chet Atkins Library" today for only $319.50!
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