Acoustic Guitar Tab Books

Best Songs On Acoustic Guitar

When it comes to popular music, the acoustic guitar is the corner-stone. It is, for me, the most honest of all of the musical instruments.

Exactly what do I mean by that? It's a bare-bones instrument that does not allow the player to hide behind anything. It's unlike the electric guitar which could take advantage of effects and distortion. Those effects provide the guitar player some room for sloppy technique. The acoustic guitar, on the other hand, is what it really is. If the musician misses a note or their technique is not clean, it is extremely noticeable.

With its softer tone, not merely is the skill of the guitar player tested, however it is also crucial for that lyrics and vocals of the song to be great as well. These elements combined 's what truly makes a great acoustic guitar song.

With that in mind I've come up with a small list of what I feel are the best acoustic guitar songs. Some simple, some far more difficult, but all should be considered one of the best acoustic guitar songs.

1. Butterfly - By Weezer. Starting off the list is one of the best songs of all time. "Butterfly" by the geek rock group Weezer is simple, yet amazing. Away from their second album (and a few would say their utmost) "Pinkerton", the band was able to take a simply chord transition, an attractive melody, and heartbreaking lyrics to craft and melancholy breakup song about lost love. Again the music activity is simple, but it is well deserving to make this list.

2. Sweet Baby James - By James Taylor. I think most people would agree that "Sweet Baby James" is clearly one the best acoustic guitar songs of times. Off of his second album of the name, James Taylor, beloved singer/songwriter wrote this haunting tune while driving to meet his baby nephew the very first time. The finger picking technique used on this track is difficult and involved, yet flows so beautifully during. With his amazing voice, amazing guitar playing, and his knack for writing hits, James Taylor hit the nail on the head with this one.

3. St. Augustine - By Band of Horses. This song appears around the debut album of Band of Horses, an indie band that released the album in 2006. The acoustic guitar work is perfect for the song, a leveled mixture of strumming and plucking, and the lyrics are boarder-line mind-blowing. But what makes this song worthy to be mentioned on the list of best acoustic guitar songs is the harmony of the two vocalists. It's subtle, but it is there, plus it was what really sets this song apart.

4. Tears in Heaven - By Eric Clapton. Little needs to be said when the name Eric Clapton is mentioned. The person is a guitar and music legend. Most known for his blues and classical guitar, however his acoustic guitar skills are rarely paralleled. Sadly one of his best acoustic guitar songs was written following the tragic death of his young son. Clapton put his emotions with his heartfelt lyrics, but additionally into the acoustic guitar the main song. It is masterfully finger picked by Clapton and the melody almost always brings a tear towards the listeners eye. For this reason it earned a place on this list.

Though this list is short, mainly because it could go on forever, it captures the depth of what can be done with an acoustic guitar when played properly.

Just thought you may well be interested in reading this guide: best acoustic guitar and acoustic guitar reviews.
Iron Maiden acoustic - Wasted Years

Not for Kids Only $11.21 An aptly named album if ever there was one, Not for Kids Only combines the talents of two legendary performers, the late Jerry Garcia, singer-guitarist of the Grateful Dead, and David Grisman, mandolinist and father of "dawg music," a melding of bluegrass, jazz, swing, Latin, and Jewish klezmer sounds. On this 1993 recording, the two devoted friends make seemingly effortless music, adapting tradit...

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Foo Fighters $6.26 Assuming former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl dreads the thought of forever being known as "the guy from Kurt Cobain's band," the last thing he'd want to hear is that the debut album from his new band Foo Fighters sounds much like one from the deceased duke of grunge. Unfortunately, Nirvana comparisons are not only inevitable, they're bound to consume the dialog surrounding his quartet entirely. Per...

No Quarter - Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Unledded $10.98 Decades after the death of drummer John Bonham and, for all intents and purposes, the demise of the group, Led Zeppelin's popularity continues unabated--and why not, as long as they keep coming up with offerings as worthy as No Quarter: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Unledded. Originally released on CD in 1994 and then in a remastered version simultaneously with this DVD, the 115-minute program (includ...

Fender Presents: Getting Started on Electric Guitar -- A Guide for Beginners $13.72 Over 3 hours long with 50 interactive guitar lessons on DVD. Covers tuning, essential chords and scales, practice tips, rhythm techniques, play-along tracks with a band, 3-D fretboard graphics, instrument care, and more. Includes 5 languages: English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and German. Hosted by Keith Wyatt of the Musicians Institute....

Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds: Live at Radio City Music Hall $13.95 Studio: Sony Music Release Date: 08/14/2007 Run time: 150 minutes...

Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Complete Edition: Books & CD's 1, 2 and 3 $13.23 The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just starting to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and reflects some of the best teaching ideas from around the world. This super-convenient Complete Edition features the new and improved method books 1, 2, and 3 spiral-bound together. CDs give blow-by-blow assistance from super-playe...

The Beatles Complete Chord Songbook $14.27 This great collection features all 194 songs written and sung by The Beatles, specially transcribed here for strumming guitarists, from the actual recordings, in the original keys. Each song includes chord symbols, guitar chord boxes and complete lyrics. Also features a helpful playing guide and a full discography....

Guitar For Dummies $12.80 Have you always wanted to play guitar? Who wouldn't? Think of Jimi Hendrix wailing away on his Stratocaster. . . Chuck Berry duck-walking across the stage to "Johnny B. Goode". . .B.B. King making his "Lucille" cry the blues. No doubt about it—guitars are cool.Guitar For Dummies 2nd Edition tells you everything a beginning or intermediate guitarist needs to know: from buying a guitar to tuning i...

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