Rhythm Guitar The Ranger Doug Way is a 64-page instructional manual for those interested in swing guitar, from old jazz to western swing to cowboy songs. There is a well illustrated introduction on swing rhythm guitar featuring photos of many of the great players (Freddie
Green, Allen Reuss, Homer Haynes), and a discussion of the elements
that make for effective swing rhythm playing.
"It is aimed at the
average guitarist who wants to get into this style; it's really not
that difficult, but it's the first book ever to break down the style
so that the average player can get into it without being overwhelmed
by cascades of carpal tunnel inducing chord forms and esoteric
theory. In addition there are 30 tunes which are broken down chord
by chord so that the guitarist, whether casual fan or fanatical fan,
can see exactly how I play each tune, how to recreate that unusual,
pulsing sound," Ranger Doug says.
"I've brought my thirty some years of playing this
style to paper at last, and my co-author, well known Northwest rhythm
guitarist Suze Spencer Marshall, brought her talent and patience at
transcription to bring the student of this style a handy and easy to
use method for learning this style. Five years in the making, it is
here at last!"
Enjoy.