The Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen: Detailed Analysis of 8 Classic Songs and Instrumentals (Listen & Learn) [Paperback]

Jorma Kaukonen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Listen & Learn | Publication Date: October 1, 1998

The renowned guitarist for Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna teaches eight of his classic songs and instrumentals. He performs each piece, then breaks them down in detail for the benefit of learning guitarists. Jorma has an avid following, and this product will create great excitement among his many fans! Songs: Embryonic Journey * Trial by Fire * Watch the North Wind Rise * I See the Light * Been So Long * Mann's Fate * Genesis * Water Song. INCLUDES 64-PAGE MUSIC TAB BOOK * LEVEL 4

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Homespun Listen and Learn Series (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793581761
• ISBN-13: 978-0793581764
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #783,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fingerstyle guitar doesn't get any better than this!, February 1, 1999

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Marjorie C. Advocate "fey" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen: Detailed Analysis of 8 Classic Songs and Instrumentals (Listen & Learn) (Paperback)

For those of you who aren't familiar with the vast body of work of Jorma Kaukonen and his contributions to Rock, Blues and Folk styles, this book can act both as an instructional aid and an introduction to his work. Published by homespun tapes, as with all of their instructional materials this is first rate from and instructional standpoint. Jorma's ability to teach guitarists of varied levels of accomplishemnt shines through. Don't miss adding this one to your collection.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The Trouble With Tab, December 8, 2003

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Robert Wyman "Cravin' Bob" (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen: Detailed Analysis of 8 Classic Songs and Instrumentals (Listen & Learn) (Paperback)

Ever take a guitar lesson over the telephone? I bought this to help me work out "Mann's Fate", the first few measures of the tab are nothing like what Jorma is describing in the companion CD. Jorma rattles off finger positions so quickly on the CD that one needs to play it over and over to grasp what he is saying, as in: "First finger fourth fret third string second finger fifth fret fourth string pinky finger second string fifth fret" Got that? I learned my first chords in 1965 from a fellow who was learning from Jorma at the time so I am not a novice to Jorma's style.
To learn Jorma's fingerpicking I would suggest a DVD or video where you can actually see what he is doing. This book is not for beginners.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A chance to learn some classics, December 7, 2000

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Robert E Boylan (Woodstock, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen: Detailed Analysis of 8 Classic Songs and Instrumentals (Listen & Learn) (Paperback)

This book and CD set give you the chance to learn Jorma's classic "Embryonic Journey" and his beautiful instrumental work "Water Song". The CD is well produced and the accompanying TAB booklet is accurate and easy to follow. The songs in this book are not for the beginning guitarist, but intermediate and advanced players will find plenty of material to keep busy. Jorma uses several tunings, including open G (Water Song) and dropped D (Embryonic Journey) as well as standard. My only complaint is that Jorma's explanations seem rushed and sparse in contrast to other artists in the Homespun series. For example, Richard Thompson's book and CD on Homespun deserves 5 stars because Thompson takes the time to really explain what he is diong, and even cracks a few jokes along the way.