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A comprehensive collection of over 250 rhythm and blues classics including: ABC After the Love Has Gone Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing Baby Love Ball of Confusion Ben Boogie Fever The Boy from New York City Come See About Me Cool Jerk Cruisin' Dancing in the Street Dedicated to the One I Love Do You Know Where You're Going To? Easy Fire For Once In My Life Heatwave Hero I Heard it Through the Grapevine I Say a Little Prayer I Will Survive I'll Be There Kansas City Man in the Mirror Mercy, Mercy (The Ecology) Midnight Train to Georgia My Guy On Broadway Papa's Got a Brand New Bag Reunited Save the Best for Last Stand By Me Still Stop! In the Name of Love The Tracks of My Tears The Twist War What's Going On You Keep Me Hangin' On You Sexy Thing and more. H240107
Customer Reviews:
400 pages.......2007-05-21
It's okay, but it doesn't have guitar TABs. I read music, but not anywhere near as fast as I can read TABs, which really slows down my being able to use this book.
2nd Edition.......2006-05-27
A reviewer below was concerned that this may not be the 2nd edition....it is, and it's great! Well, great for a Fake Book. It is what it is....throw it in the guitar case and when someone wants to hear Heard It Through The Grapevine just whip this baby out and you're off!!!
You need airforce pilot eyesight to use this!.......2005-04-02
I played a few of the songs on guitar, and the chords seem correct but could they make the type any smaller? I don't think so! If you don't have the music right up close and with good lighting, a person (especially over 40!) can't hope to be able to enjoy using this book.
I was very disappointed--great selection of songs, but no hope to be able to use the book in a party environment.
1 Stars for Amazon's lack of prope product info........2005-02-21
I give the book (which I have seen in music stores) 5 stars. However, I have written to Amazon requesting updated information concerning which edition of the book they are actually selling. There is a 2nd Edition available from the publisher which includes many of the hits from Stax record company artists which the 1st edition does not. However the product information on Amazon's page concerning this book is incomplete and confusing at best. It says nothing about which edition they are actually selling. The product description describes the 2nd edition. However the "look inside" option show the first edition (which lacks any of the Stax hits). Also the page count that Amazon provides is different from that which the book's publisher states on their website. I have written Amazon concerning these discrepencies and to request information on which edition they are actually selling. Their response to me was extremely rude and basically said that they had no interest in providing the proper documentation or answering my question. So, beware if you are going to purchase this item from Amazon, you may not be getting what you expect. So, you may be asking if I saw it in a music store why don't I just buy it there. I will, as soon as they get it back in stock because I know what I will be getting, as opposed to what I may receive from Amazon. The book is Awesome, however Amazon's lack of care in their documentation and customer service earns them only one star (only because I couldn't give them zero stars). So, beware of buying this book if you expect a full representation of the R&B Hits.
TheComplete Book of R&B Lyrics and sheet music for musicians.......2000-05-12
I learned of this book from a musician friend of mine. I just received it and was so happy to see all the great songs that are in this book. It will definitely help me because I am a singer and I needed something like this. I'm glad you have this book listed on Amazon.
Book Description
RandB Masters is a close examination of the legendary RandB bassists that shaped modern music. Explore the styles of Duck Dunn, Chuck Rainey, George Porter, James Jamerson, Jerry Jemmot, David Hood and many others through written examples and play-along tracks. Learn their stories, their working setup, and their unique approaches to the groove. The CD features examples from all of the book's lessons.
Customer Reviews:
Good Book.......2007-04-10
I've had this book for about ten days now and am very happy with it. The biographical backgrounds on the players is enjoyable to read and it's interesting to see what gear these guys were using -- this information really rounds out this book in a way that makes it stand out from other books I've used.
The recording that comes with the book is also very good. The bass is very loud and the author does a good job of nailing each bassist's tone and feel. Also, the rhythms stand up, too, which is key. What's cool is that the bass is in one speaker and the drums are in the other so, if you want, you can turn the balance on your stereo and play with the drums alone, without the bass track getting in your way.
I think some people are turned off by this book because the entire bass line for each song isn't written out. Personally, I prefer it this way. I just want to get a taste for what these particular players were doing and don't feel like learning entire songs.
A "Must Have" Book for Bassists Interested in R&B.......2007-01-22
First, my background: I am a performer (bass trombone and electric bass) and an instructor. I am also a composer and arranger. My undergraduate degree is in Music Education (Masters in Music Composition); and the majority of my Air Force career was spent in the field of Education and Training.
I "collect" bass guitar method books, always searching for that "perfect" book for the beginning, intermediate, or advanced bassist. "The R&B Bass Masters: The Way They Play" is written by Ed Friedland who, once again demonstrates that he is truly a master at authoring bass method books that are well-organized and easy to understand, yet extremely comprehensive and informative. (I dare say that, if Ed Friedland is the author, then the book is worth purchasing without any further research required!)
Aside from the obligatory introduction, author's biography, acknowledgments and CD track list, "R&B Masters" is divided into 10 chapters, each featuring a different R&B bass legend. Each chapter contains a brief biography of the featured bassist as well as sections on his gear and setup, style and technique, and a lesson with examples from his repertoire (included on the accompanying CD). The lesson examples are explained and analyzed; and written in both standard music notation and tablature. I firmly believe that every bassist (i.e., "musician") should develop as least a rudimentary ability to read music and not rely on tablature. However, this is the precise circumstance where tablature is an invaluable tool to gaining insight as to "how" the R&B master played a particular bass line. What makes this book so great is that the drum part is also included with the music notation and tablature.
In addition (and this is the "icing on the cake"), each chapter includes a selected discography (with recommended "cuts") and a detailed "checklist" which covers each bassist's equipment (type of bass, fingerboard, condition [stock or custom], setup, strings, pickups, and amp), as well as the bassist's tone, attack, signature traits, influences and overall approach.
As an example of how this all fits together, the chapter on Ronnie Baker (one of Philadelphia's top session bassists in the late '60s-mid '70s) states that he used an Ampeg B-15 amp (as a monitor in the studio; but a direct box fed his sound to the mixing board) and a stock, pre-CBS Fender Precision bass with stock Fender Precision split-coil pickups, a rosewood fingerboard, and heavy-gauge flatwound strings (that had "possibly" been marinated in butter!). It goes on to state that his tone was dark with a very dead sound (strings muted at the bridge with masking tape or paper towels) with a very punchy, yet rounded sound. He kept solid time, and his bass lines were unassuming with occasional bursts of flair. He was influenced by Duck Dunn and James Jamerson, and his overall approach to playing the bass was with melodic, laid-back grooves with a behind-the-beat feel. Further insight into Baker's style and technique is provided by comments from his session-soulmate, drummer Earl Young, who states that Baker made sure he knew what was going on by watching the drummer and his kick-drum pedal. "Baker would watch my feet, explained Young. "He sat on my left side and he'd copy whatever my foot was doing."
All in all, a "must have" book for anyone interested in a bassist's perspective of R&B: both its history and bass playing style.
Disappointing.......2006-12-10
This book could have been useful. Unfortunately Mr. Friedland has spent more time with biographies of the various bassplayers and much less time on actual music. If I had wanted a biography I would have looked for that. Instead I wasted money on this.
A Bass Player Library Essential........2006-06-18
The musical reviews and bios are nice, but music scores are only samples. I think I would have given this publication a 4 star or 5 stars if the bass lines were full, complete music scores (to experience the style indept). Anyway, nice to have your music library.
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A divine collection of 35 R&B classics: Brick House Dancing in the Street Fire I Got You (I Feel Good) I Heard It Through the Grapevine Love Rollercoaster Mustang Sally My Girl Papa's Got a Brand New Bag Pick Up the Pieces Rocket '88 Super Freak (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher more.
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Texas is the honorary home of roadhouse music, and the late Stevie Ray Vaughan its uncrowned king. More than just a biography and musical exploration of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Roadhouse Blues tells the stories of the great Texan musicians that came before him and influenced him so deeply. It puts in context Stevie Ray's rise to fame - including the part played by his family, his friends, his heroes (like Jimi Hendrix), and his addiction to drink and drugs - as well as the lasting impact that his brief but turbulent life and work had on his contemporaries, and on later generations of blues fans and guitar players.
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The only complete history of Billboard's "Hot RandB/Hip-Hop Singles" chart, this book by Joel Whitburn is a mammoth monument to one of America's most beloved music styles. All the chart hits are here with complete with in-depth chart data, essential artist information and much, much more! Arranged by artist, this authorized Billboard Chart book includes everything from the the early RandB bands, doo-wop groups, sweet soul singers, hot funk unites, sexy divas and the hottest hip-hop stars of today. Each listing has a bio summary and then shows peak chart position, chart debut date, total weeks charted for every song that cracked the charts. Over 4,400 artists and nearly 20,000 song titles.
Customer Reviews:
Typical Whitburn.......2007-06-08
This book typifies what you'd expect from Joel Whitburn if you are looking for serious information that you can rely on. All the information you need about a single is here just as in his country and rock editions. This is the book you need to complete the trilogy.
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32 great RandB songs arranged note-for-note with tablature for bass. Includes: I Heard It Through the Grapevine * I Was Made to Love Her * Respect * Soul Man * Uptight (Everything's Alright) * and more.
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The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! 8 songs, including: Ain't Too Proud to Beg * Brick House * Get Ready * I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) * I Got You (I Feel Good) * I Heard It Through the Grapevine * My Girl * Shining Star.
Customer Reviews:
Terrific stuff!.......2004-05-28
This book is a ton of fun. Lots of great R&B songs to jam along with. Difficulty ranges from the fairly easy to the fairly difficult. And you get tracks with and without guitar, so once you've got the part down, you can play along by yourself. The tracks have no vocals, so the CD would also make a great karaoke CD. Who doesn't want to sing "Brick House"?
I have about eleventy billion guitar books, and this one rapidly became one of my favorites. If you play guitar, and you like Motown and 70s funk, this book is a must.
Book Description
The years 1945-1965 saw a radical and exciting shift in American popular music. Blues and swing jazz helped to produce a new musical form called rhythm and blues, which in turn set in motion the development of soul and funk, not to mention rock 'n' roll. What united these genres was an emphasis on the beat, or the groove, over the melody that would culminate in the syncopated monochord workouts of funk. Along the way, some of the greatest electric guitarists of the postwar years explored the boundaries of the new instrument with a rich array of hot licks. This book/CD pack explores everything from the swinging boogie of Tiny Grimes, to the sweaty primal funk of Jimmy Nolen, to the styles of Mickey Baker, Billy Butler, Steve Cropper, Cornell Dupree, Jerry Jemmott, Curtis Mayfield, Ike Turner and everyone in between. Includes in-depth lessons, historical analysis, rare photos, and a CD with 33 full-band tracks.
Customer Reviews:
Great book on rhythm guitar playing!!!.......2005-08-18
Five stars and I stand by every one of them. For me, this is the perfect book focusing more on rhythm than on lead guitar. But of course it's not about rhythm guitar in the (boring) strumming sense. This is a book on double stops, licks and fills. Instead of teaching you how to play one hundred notes in three seconds, this book teaches you how to play one note at the exact right point in time.
Yes, it's about timing, about economical use of notes. In short, the secret of what makes music funky and groovy.
I am an intermediate player, but I do think even better players might find it interesting. The book is also a guide to a lot of great guitarists who haven't been put in the spotlight like Clapton and Hendrix. The session men behind a lot of great music who know how to play for the song not to ruin it with stupid solos.
33 songs/examples on the CD. I have only gotten til example 7 yet, but I'm really looking forward to doing more. Each new thing might take me a day or two to master, but I already feel I'm making great progress.
In short, for me this book makes practising fun. And well, that's a whole lot more than could be said about all other books around.
Great historical info, tips on recordings etc.
Average customer rating:
- a good Book
- R&B Songs are the best..But this is the best R&B Songbook!
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Best RandB Songs Ever (The Best Ever Series)
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66 classics, including: After the Love Has Gone Baby Love Dancing in the Street Endless Love Exhale (Shoop Shoop) For Once In My Life Here and Now I Got You (I Feel Good) I Second that Emotion I Will Survive Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology) (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Papa Was a Rollin' Stone Saving All My Love For You Shop Around Stand By Me Three Times a Lady Under the Boardwalk What's Going On You Keep Me Hangin' On and more!
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a good Book.......2004-09-19
makes for a interesting read&how certain songs are selected at making the cut.I always enjoy Books that make you debate topics especially when it comes to Music.
R&B Songs are the best..But this is the best R&B Songbook!.......2000-04-22
I think that this book is very well arranged and it's put together in a professional manner. I love these 66 songs that appear in the book. Some of the songs that appear in the wonderful R&B book are: "Here and Now", "I Got You (I Feel Good)", "I Will Survive"!
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- Comprehensive Volume for R&B Music Scholars and Fans
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Top RandB Albums 1965-1998
Joel Whitburn
Manufacturer: Record Research Inc.
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Never before has the history of the RandB album been spelled out in such exacting, intriguing detail! Joel Whitburn's Top RandB Albums 1965-1998 is an artist-by-artist listing of each of the 2,177 artists and 6,940 albums to appear on Billboard's "Top RandB Albums" chart, from its first appearance on January 30, 1965 through December 26, 1998. Here, for the first time in one book, you'll find the complete album chart histories of RandB's legendary performers, the charted album achievements of RandB favorites, and the album chart rise of stellar RandB newcomers. Brimming with chart facts and feats, Top RandB Albums 1965-1998 includes the compete listings of all tracks from every Top 10 RandB album, plus artist bios, photos, rankings, and so much more!
Customer Reviews:
great overview.......2000-11-20
this is a very comprehensive book that covers many years&Decades of R&B.very detailed&full of insight&information.i do wonder how things would have been if Soundscan had have been in full effect during the full time period?but never the less it's still fantastic.
Comprehensive Volume for R&B Music Scholars and Fans.......2000-09-15
Was there an R&B album that rings in your brain, but you can't remember the title? This is the book for you. This volume which includes every album to make Billboard Magazine's R&B album chart from 30 January 1965 - 26 December 1998 is a must have for any serious student of R&B music. It is an excellent companion volume to Joel Whitburn's "Top R&B Singles." This is because many artists that hit the R&B album charts, failed to make the R&B singles charts and vice versa. So you need both volumes to get a complete picture of what happened in R&B over the last thirty-five years. Also, if your interest lies beyond the most popular artists, this is one of the few volumes that will provide information on lesser known acts. A feature that I particularly like about this volume is that it includes ALL of the tracks for Top Ten albums (including the peak position for each track on the R&B singles chart). It also tells you how each album did on Billboard's Pop Album charts.
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