Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium: Special Edition Guitar Book with 2 CDs (Guitar Recorded Versions) (Paperback)

~ Red Hot Chili Peppers (Author)

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Product Description

This first-of-its-kind publication allows you to hear John Frusciante's guitar tracks and Flea's bass tracks like never before! According to the All Music Guide, "The string instruments are the reason to listen to Stadium Arcadium ... they push and pull, rave and rumble, lie back and rock out." The CDs isolate the guitar and bass tracks from the original recording, so you can listen as you learn from the music in the book. This special edition is the brainchild of John Frusciante, and he personally approved all parts of it. All 28 songs are included from this groundbreaking two-disc release, the Peppers' first album to debut at #1 on the Billboard charts. Songs include: Dani California * Hard to Concentrate * If * Snow (Hey Oh) * Stadium Arcadium * Tell Me Baby * Wet Sand * and more. 2007 Grammy Winner for Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance!

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423420004
• ISBN-13: 978-1423420002
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #249,552 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best songbooks ever..., March 16, 2007

By	David Kennedy "david_in_houston" (HOUSTON, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fantastic concept, executed nearly perfectly. Not only are the guitar tabs spot-on accurate (at least as I can tell), but the isolated guitar/bass CD tracks are very revealing. I don't even count myself as a Chili Pepper fanatic. However, Frusciante is easily one of my favorite contemporary guitarists. Stadium Arcadium may not be the Chilis' best record, but it demonstrates nearly every style and technique that Frusciante is known for. When you break down the guitar parts, it's surprising how simple his style is, though Frusciante is a master of layered guitar tracks (which the included CD's really help demonstrate). I can't play many of the riffs and leads as fast as the recorded versions, but they make terrific exercises and ideas for scale and lead practice. The CD's themselves are even a worthwhile listen if you're interested in recording and mixing. If you're a guitar-playin' Chili Pepper nut, this is a no-brainer of comsmic dimensions.

Please note: there is a separate bass book avaiable, and both of the books are available without the CD's. However, if you're ordering from Amazon, you'll get an awesome price for the CD edition, and I highly recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great concept to help you learn, December 10, 2006

By	L. Owyang - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This special edition includes CD's with John and Flea's isolated guitar and bass parts. It makes hearing what you're supposed to play easy to learn, and easy to follow along with the book without the distraction of the vocals or drums. Thanks Mr. Frusciante for thinking of us guitar players and what we want!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MY GAWDDDD!!!, November 7, 2006

By	Jayson Martin "jay da coolezkat" (livermore, ca United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

i own other guitar and bass books of the chillies and damn! this is by far the most detailed and precisely accurate transcription of their music i've seen!!!!

a must own for any fan of rhcp and especially of john's guitar playing....

plus: the cd tracks are the actual album tracks, not some other guy playing the songs!!! awesome quality

ps: good luck with snow....hahahahahahahahhaaaa

pss: any tips on finding the bass book without the cd's???????? since they come with this book i don't need two pairs....