Fingerstyle Noel Paperback – December 31, 1995

This book consists of three parts: transcriptions of SOME of the songs on a CD done by the author; a set of beginner/intermediate tabs; and chords and lyrics for some Christmas carols.The first part consists of songs from the CD that is included, which was recorded as an independent, stand-alone product. It includes some solo fingerstyle arrangements as well as some guitar-flute duets. Most but not all of these songs are transcribed, some are missing because rights to them could not be secured. The level of difficulty is the greatest for this part of the book; these are transcriptions of professional recordings. For many of the songs, a verse or two is playable by developing player like me.The second part of the book consists of tabbed out fingerstyle arrangements of Christmas songs, aimed at a lower level player. These are nice arrangements, very playable, but only one verse. The chords and lyrics in the last section are useful if you want to strum and sing carols.So this book is OK, but to me it feels like the first part is too hard and the second part is too easy. Mark Hanson's later "Fingerstyle Christmas Guitar" is more satisfying. It consists of longer, fuller arrangements of just 12 songs, but it has very rich arrangements for the developing fingerstyle player.

when I recently picked up a couple of solo Christmas gigs it occurred to me that my repertoire was a bit lean, so based on the reviews I'd read I took a chance and I'm thoroughly satisfied. Mark's arrangements are invariably tasteful and he makes the instrument sing whether in the EZ TAB or more elaborate selections and his CD reveals the full potential of each arrangement. certainly not for beginners but for the intermediate many of these can be sight read and I can't imagine even the most advanced player being disappointed in this book. my only disappointment is the binding that makes it difficult to read on the stand, a spiral binding would be a monumental improvement.

When I first heard the CD in the car without looking in the book yet, I picked out the Best! songs I would be starting to learn, so I thought I'd bought a great deal... Then when I read through the book I COULD NOT FIND THOSE SONGS!!! Aaarch... they sell you a book with a CD that has The 4-5 greatest numbers on it which are NOT IN THE BOOK!!! That's just ridiculous... And most of the songs that Are in the book are not on the CD..... So I think at Least they would Owe you the complete Book and CD-Songlist Before buying, so here it is: The Book: Boogie Woogie Jingle Bells, O come O come Emmanuel, What child is this (greensleeves), "Christmas medley: I saw Three ships, Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella, We three Kings, Christmas medley improvisation", Carol of the Birds, In the Bleak Midwinter, We wish you a merry Christmas, Silent night (open D), Oh come all ye faithful, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, What child is this, Jingle bells, Hark! the Herald Angels sing, Away in a manger, Go tell it on the Mountain, Joy to the world, O come little children, Christmas Hymn, It cam upon a midnight clear, The friendly beasts, Up on the housetop, Good king Wenceslas, Gloucestershire wassail, Deck the Halls, Dona Nobis Pacem, Sussex Carol, Fum fum fum, Angels we have heard on high.The CD: *Have yourself a merry little christmas, boogie woogie jingle bells, O come o come Emmanuel, What child is this, *The christmas song, Christmas medley, *Rudolf the nednose reindeer, in the bleak midwinter, *winter wonderland, carol of the birds, we wish you a merry christmas, *white christmas, silent night*not in Book

everything is great ,mark hanson' transcript very clear on each arrangement. only thing that caused evryone sad is many song in cd not present in the book.

This is a great book. It has a nice section of EZ pieces at the back which all fit on one page and can be sight read even by and intermediate player.

I have been playing guitar for many years and wanted to branch out into a different style. The songs in this book are great. The tablature is well written and is easily understood. There is enough material in the book to keep me busy for a long time to come. The level of playing is for intermediate to advanced player. The CD is an extra bonus that is great listening. Warning: I liked the book so much that I ordered a Chet Atkins SST model guitar to accompany me so that I can sound even better.

I received the book but cd is missing . If it s possible to join with the book supposés. Everething will be great.Thank.