Robert Johnson - The New Transcriptions

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Summary: The Real Deal
Review: I have to imagine if Robert Johnson himself saw this book he would be shocked by the amount of effort that has gone into deciphering every fingering move he made on the few recordings from him that exist. This truly represents a labor of love by the authors.

Almost amazingly, this book truly is as complete as it claims to be - with the tunings (multiple and some unusual), capo placement, and tablature to recreate as accurately as possible the music that Robert Johnson recorded. If you take the time to learn the music represented by the tablature in this book you will be able to exactly recreate Robert Johnson's recorded guitar parts probably more accurately than he would duplicate playing the same song a second time.

Although certainly not for beginners, this book is great assistance for intermediate level guitarists to get an insite into Delta style blues tecniques as played by Robert Johnson, as well as learn some great songs.

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Summary: Robert Johnson quit smoking?
Review: The first thing I thought when I looked at this book was "gee, I thought he had a cigarette in that picture". I looked around, and he did! They removed it for this book. Now, what would the point of that be? Do they think RJ will be more appealing if he didn't smoke? Most people who buy this book are pretty familiar with RJ I assume, and would notice the same thing. So, what's the point?

Sorta getting crazy with this whole PC thing...

Good book though, contains exacly what you would expect.

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bernie

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Summary: The complete Robert Johnson!
Review: This book contains tuitar tablature and music for every song by the legendary bluesman Robert Johnson, who has inspired many blues greats (Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton are two I can think of. "Eric Clapton Unplugged" has two or three Johnson tunes on it!) It covers every detail, including special tunings and capo placements. If you want to play Robert Johnson tunes like they were played by the man himself, you want this book!