The Chet Atkins Collection
From Acoustic Guitar Workshop (distributed by Mel Bay)
Classic Chet Atkins arrangements from the 1950's to the 1990's, including:
Back to Old Smoky Mountain; The Bells of St. Mary's (1953 version); Freight Train; I'll Fly Away; Jingle Bells (1955 single version); Road to Gundaghi/ Waltzing Matilda (duet with Tommy Emmanuel); Waltz No. 10 in B Minor; Whispering.
In notation and tab, with performance tips, background notes, and chord diagrams. Tributes from Steve Wariner and Paul Yandell, article on Chet's life and music by Acoustic Guitar magazine contributor Jim Ohlschmidt, photos, and discography. 80 pages.
- "I thank Craig Dobbins for going about the task of
transcribing some great tunes recorded by the greatest
player/writer/arranger in the world."
-Tommy Emmanuel cgp
- "I sure wish Craig's transcriptions had been available when I
was trying to learn Chet's arrangements!"
-Guy Van Duser
The Chet Atkins Collection book:
This best-seller from 2000 is out of print. However, you'll find many more great Chet Atkins arrangements in various AGW back issues.
Looking for a particular Chet Atkins tab? Check here.
Visit the official Chet Atkins website.
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