Hal Leonard surf guitar book

zorchsurfer

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Posted on Jan 15 2010 01:14 PM

I've found other threads about surf guitar book but I can't find anyone about this. Does somebody know about this book? Is it good for starters?

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eekmons

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Posted on Jan 15 2010 06:14 PM

I bought this book a while back and I think its a great book for people just starting off in surf music. I think the best attribute would be the CD that comes with it. You can slow the song down to an easier speed until you get good at it. I consider myself an intermediate player and I was able to get Walk Don't Run and Pipeline down rather easily with this book.

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zorchsurfer

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Posted on Jan 19 2010 05:35 AM

I'm gonna buy it, thanks!

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Staredge

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Posted on Jan 19 2010 07:01 AM

IIRC, the CD also has a backing track version so you can play along with it. I have it, although I haven't really played around with it much. I should dig it out & start learning some of the standards.

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Joelman

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Posted on Jan 19 2010 11:03 AM

I don't have the book, but looking at the cover shot with the songs in the book, I'd say go for it (If youre into the old surf music).
The books often have the songs interpreted by someone other than the original writers. So while the songs will be there for you to learn, just know that they may be an interpretation that is close but maybe not correct.
Ya gotta start somewhere's dude.
Joel

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MissingLink

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Posted on Jan 19 2010 11:17 AM

It's worth buying, if only for the CD. I've learned three or four of the songs in this book, and although the tab may not precisely match the originals, I didn't find any that were simply wrong (i.e. nonsensical).

The CD does indeed have backing tracks as well as full versions of every song. You can pause it and slow it down without altering the pitch. Should be useful even when you don't need the book anymore.

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DannySnyder

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Posted on Jan 19 2010 11:17 AM

When I decided to play surf I got this book and it was a great help. Definitely get it.

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Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party

Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF

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Staredge

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Posted on Jan 19 2010 11:31 AM

^ That's enough of a recommendation for anybody!!!

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Twinreverb

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Schenectady

Posted on Feb 05 2010 12:45 PM

Hey guys I was just wondering how close do these song
books come to the recording off the CD Now here is
one that I've seen in three different book in three different
keys it not surf but you get the point Roy Orbison (Pretty Women)

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synchro

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Posted on Feb 05 2010 12:59 PM

Twinreverb
Hey guys I was just wondering how close do these song
books come to the recording off the CD Now here is
one that I've seen in three different book in three different
keys it not surf but you get the point Roy Orbison (Pretty Women)

That's amazing considering the fact that the song begs to be played in E.

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Staredge

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Posted on Feb 05 2010 01:16 PM

I've been playing Pipeline along with The Surge! based on what was in the book. Will probably try Penetration next.

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Will

"You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater

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BeachBumScott

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The Ranch, CO

Posted on Feb 08 2010 08:53 PM

Twinreverb
Hey guys I was just wondering how close do these song
books come to the recording off the CD

That depends on the CD/band too...

I have 4 versions of Penetration on CD and none sound exactly the same either.

I have the book and the tab in it for Penetration is different than the one here in the Download tabs.
The one in the Book sounds more like the version by The Pyramids off of the "Ultra Surf Presents" CD than the others.

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"Maybe there aren't any surf bands; there's only surf music?" Tuck

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bigtikidude

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Posted on Feb 08 2010 09:07 PM

Heads up about Penetration guys.

it was recorded in F#
but the tape was sped up so it sounds like G.
almost anyways.

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Brian

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Posted on Feb 09 2010 08:06 AM

Check the for-sale-trade forum. Ron-Rhoades is selling this book along with a few others.

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zorchsurfer Joined: Jan 13, 2010 Posts: 8	Posted on Jan 15 2010 01:14 PM I've found other threads about surf guitar book but I can't find anyone about this. Does somebody know about this book? Is it good for starters? http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230418562343&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2861wt_1167 Top
eekmons Joined: Jan 06, 2010 Posts: 3	Posted on Jan 15 2010 06:14 PM I bought this book a while back and I think its a great book for people just starting off in surf music. I think the best attribute would be the CD that comes with it. You can slow the song down to an easier speed until you get good at it. I consider myself an intermediate player and I was able to get Walk Don't Run and Pipeline down rather easily with this book. Top
zorchsurfer Joined: Jan 13, 2010 Posts: 8	Posted on Jan 19 2010 05:35 AM I'm gonna buy it, thanks! Top
Staredge Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 1149 Damascus, Maryland	Posted on Jan 19 2010 07:01 AM IIRC, the CD also has a backing track version so you can play along with it. I have it, although I haven't really played around with it much. I should dig it out & start learning some of the standards. — Will "You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater The Luau Cinders Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1483 Redlands, CA	Posted on Jan 19 2010 11:03 AM I don't have the book, but looking at the cover shot with the songs in the book, I'd say go for it (If youre into the old surf music). The books often have the songs interpreted by someone other than the original writers. So while the songs will be there for you to learn, just know that they may be an interpretation that is close but maybe not correct. Ya gotta start somewhere's dude. Joel Top
MissingLink Joined: Jul 23, 2008 Posts: 488 Edge of the East China Sea	Posted on Jan 19 2010 11:17 AM It's worth buying, if only for the CD. I've learned three or four of the songs in this book, and although the tab may not precisely match the originals, I didn't find any that were simply wrong (i.e. nonsensical). The CD does indeed have backing tracks as well as full versions of every song. You can pause it and slow it down without altering the pitch. Should be useful even when you don't need the book anymore. Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11046 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Jan 19 2010 11:17 AM When I decided to play surf I got this book and it was a great help. Definitely get it. — Danny Snyder "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF Top
Staredge Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 1149 Damascus, Maryland	Posted on Jan 19 2010 11:31 AM ^ That's enough of a recommendation for anybody!!! — Will "You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater The Luau Cinders Top
Twinreverb Joined: Dec 22, 2007 Posts: 216 Schenectady	Posted on Feb 05 2010 12:45 PM Hey guys I was just wondering how close do these song books come to the recording off the CD Now here is one that I've seen in three different book in three different keys it not surf but you get the point Roy Orbison (Pretty Women) — Lou D Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4424 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Feb 05 2010 12:59 PM Twinreverb Hey guys I was just wondering how close do these song books come to the recording off the CD Now here is one that I've seen in three different book in three different keys it not surf but you get the point Roy Orbison (Pretty Women) That's amazing considering the fact that the song begs to be played in E. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Staredge Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 1149 Damascus, Maryland	Posted on Feb 05 2010 01:16 PM I've been playing Pipeline along with The Surge! based on what was in the book. Will probably try Penetration next. — Will "You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater The Luau Cinders Top
BeachBumScott Joined: Aug 31, 2009 Posts: 352 The Ranch, CO	Posted on Feb 08 2010 08:53 PM Twinreverb Hey guys I was just wondering how close do these song books come to the recording off the CD That depends on the CD/band too... I have 4 versions of Penetration on CD and none sound exactly the same either. I have the book and the tab in it for Penetration is different than the one here in the Download tabs. The one in the Book sounds more like the version by The Pyramids off of the "Ultra Surf Presents" CD than the others. — "Maybe there aren't any surf bands; there's only surf music?" Tuck Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25540 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Feb 08 2010 09:07 PM Heads up about Penetration guys. it was recorded in F# but the tape was sped up so it sounds like G. almost anyways. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19266 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Feb 09 2010 08:06 AM Check the for-sale-trade forum. Ron-Rhoades is selling this book along with a few others. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top

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