101 Essential Country Chord Progressions: Chord Diagrams Included - For All Musicians and Song Writers

· Mel Bay Publications
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About this ebook

This book will help you play and write songs in both contemporary and classic country styles. The book is for music students, teachers, performing artists, recording studios, composers, songwriters, advertising agencies, and any person or music company who needs a user-friendly, comprehensive reference guide to country chord progressions. Specific chord fingerings are supplied for guitar players. The stereo online audio makes the book an ideal tool for study or jamming. No note reading is required. Blank treble and bass staves are included for writing songs, licks and solos.


A concise discussion of song form is provided to help beginners understand the structure of country songs. Overall, a great learning and reference tool for beginners and pros alike. All creative musicians and writers who study, perform, or compose country music will benefit from this book. Includes access to online audio.

About the author

Larry McCabe was born in Kansas City, Missouri. he studied music with several teachers including Eldon Shamblin, legendary swing guitarist, and arranger for Bob Wills. Deciding on freelance teaching as a music career, Larry received his degree in education from the University of Arizona in 1979. Since graduating from college, Larry has taught over 30,000 private music lessons. He has also taught music history with a focus on American popular music and jazz. An experienced blues guitarist, he played in the Gulf Coast Blues Band, wrote a Living Blues magazine column called Blues Box, and is currently on the nominating committee for the annual W.C. Handy awards. He also enjoys playing Irish fiddle music. Larry's vast experience in private lessons has given him a unique understanding of the educational needs of the typical music student. Beginning with Blues, Boogie, and Rock Guitar in 1984, he has written several Mel Bay books on various subjects including guitar, bass, and songwriting techniques.

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