Original fingerstyle guitar instrumentals inspired by Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Merle Travis, and more. Enhanced CD includes music and tab to all 19 tunes.

19 MP3 Songs
COUNTRY: Country Folk, EASY LISTENING: Background Music



Details:
Craig Dobbins knows fingerpickinâ.

He is the author of many books and recordings on fingerstyle guitar, including two volumes on the music of Jerry Reed, and one on the music of Chet Atkins. His books and book/CD sets have been published by Mel Bay Publications, Hal Leonard Corporation, and Warner Brothers Publications.

His CDs Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs and Christmas Time have been featured in Acoustic Guitar magazine's Hit List.

His articles, transcriptions, and compositions have appeared in such publications as Acoustic Guitar magazine, Fingerstyle Guitar magazine, Fingerstyle Review magazine, and Mister Guitar (journal of the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society). Craig also writes and publishes Acoustic Guitar Workshop, an instructional quarterly for fingerstyle guitarists.

Craig's compositions have also been recorded by other guitarists, including Taylor clinician and Winfield Fingerpicking Champion Pat Kirtley (Through the Tears) and 2001 Winfield Fingerpicking Champion, Richard Smith (That's My Boy).

In this collection of 19 original fingerstyle guitar instrumentals, Craig salutes his heroes and mentors, including Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Merle Travis, Paul Yandell, and Marcel Dadi. The enhanced CD plays in your home, portable, or car system just like a regular CD. Pop the CD in your computer (it's both Mac and PC compatible) to view or print the music. It's like a performance CD and an instructional book on one CD!


Quotes:

"Craig Dobbins does great work- it's a cut above." - Chet Atkins, c.g.p.

"Craig Dobbins does the best job of tabbing and presenting fingerstyle guitar of anyone I know." - Paul Yandell

"Craig, I'm flattered that you consider my compositions worthy enough to go in your publications. I'm really grateful for that, and if you don't get this quote right, I'm gonna break both your thumbs!" - Jerry Reed

"Craig Dobbins is a gifted player, arranger, and instructor in the art of fingerstyle guitar." - Doyle Dykes, recording artist and clinician, endorsing artist for Taylor Guitars and Rivera Amplifiers

"Craig Dobbins is a fine guitarist and arranger. His recordings and books will be a valuable addition to your library." - Bill Piburn, editor, Fingerstyle Guitar magazine

"Craig is one of my favorite fingerstylists. His arrangements always retain a strong sense of melody and at their core they have that simplicity that distinguishes really memorable music." - Aaron Stang, Warner/Alfred Publications

"Craig is one of the finest players in the fingerpickin' world today. The fact that he is such a great writer and arranger is a blessing for guitarists everywhere. I am so proud that he plays one of my instruments!" - Kirk Sand, Sand Guitars