Robert Johnson: The New Transcriptions
by Robert Johnson
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Author: Robert JohnsonBrand: Hal Leonard
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-04-01
ISBN: 0793589193
Number of pages: 200
Model: 690271
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
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- Includes Robert Johnson guitar tab for these songs:Cross Road Blues (Crossroads)Dead Shrimp BluesDrunken Hearted ManHell Hound on My TrailHoneymoon BluesI Believe I'll Dust My BroomKind Hearted Woman BluesLove in Vain BluesMalted MilkMilkcow's Calf BluesRamblin' on My MindSweet Home ChicagoWhen You Got a Good Friendand moreAlso includes an introduction
Book Reviews of Robert Johnson: The New Transcriptions
Book Review: Finally, someone gets it right.
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, everyone can finally forget all the other transcriptions of Robert Johnson's recordings. Once and for all, this book gives his work the nuance and attention to detail it deserves, with both (full length) standard notation and tablature utilised in order to properly represent the complexity of Johnson's work. Some may quibble over the suggested tunings and capo placements, but the authors make clear that the different Johnson album releases can vary as much as a whole tone - given speed settings and mastering. This has often caused a degree of confusion in previous Johnson transcription books, compelling transcribers to render Johnson's work in Open G and 'standard' tuning, in order to cover all the bases...
In contrast, these transcriptions are based upon the 1998 CD 'The King of the Delta Blues Singers', which utilises high quality 78s by Johnson (and advanced audio technology) to offer exceptionally high sound clarity. This allows for a degree of accuracy in transcription never before available, and the authors pull out all the stops in an attempt to recreate Johnson on paper. Indeed, some might argue that the songs appear somewhat 'over-transcribed', but these transcriptions eclipse those presented by Woody Mann (whose 'Complete Robert Johnson' - previously the key Johnson songbook - is nothing of the kind). The attention here to precisely detailing muting, tunings, trills with (and without) slide and other Johnson techniques is very impressive. The authors make convincing transcription cases for the use of Open A, Open E and (important) capo placements in a way that will allow any guitar player to reproduce Johnson 'from the record'. There is, however, ONE element missing: up/down strumming notation, which the Mann book includes and, frankly, is an important component of Johnson's technique. But then, as can be seen on Eric Clapton's recent 'Sessions for Robert J.' DVD release, even seasoned players can disagree on Johnson's strumming technique. Was it a variation upon flamenco technique? Did he use a thumbpick on every song? Well - perhaps some secrets were destined to die with poor Bob...
You'll often find yourself thumbing through the transcriptions as you listen to Johnson - a fantastic way of understanding his basic approach to creating music and the forms he appeared most comfortable with. Indeed, I've heard so much more in Johnson's recordings with the aid of this transcription book that his work feels entirely fresh and new - even after years of listening intently to his albums.
Seriously, if you want to learn Johnson, pick this transcription book up. You'll not only better your playing, but develop an exceptionally sophisticated ear for listening to Johnson's recordings. This is THE Johnson resource - make no mistake.
Quite simply, an incredible achievement. A hearty congratulations to the author(s).
Summary of Robert Johnson: The New Transcriptions
A must-have for all blues guitarists, this exciting publication is the most complete Robert Johnson collection ever! It includes note-for-note transcriptions in notes & tab for all 29 songs ever recorded by this elusive legend, plus two alternate takes. Newly discovered authentic tunings and capo placements are also part of the package. Songs include: Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * Dead Shrimp Blues * Drunken Hearted Man * Hell Hound on My Trail * Honeymoon Blues * I Believe I'll Dust My Broom * Kind Hearted Woman Blues * Love in Vain Blues * Malted Milk * Milkcow's Calf Blues * Ramblin' on My Mind * Sweet Home Chicago * When You Got a Good Friend * and more. Also includes an introduction.Instruments & Performers Books
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