The Guitar Style of Jerry Reed

From Hal Leonard Publications

The definitive book on Jerry Reed's innovative and unique guitar style, featuring twelve of his classic instrumentals from the 1960's to the 1990's.

Includes: Swingin' '69; Swarmin'; Stump Water; Nut Sundae; The Mad Russian; Jerry's Breakdown; Pickie, Pickie, Pickie; Two Timin'; Steeplechase Lane; Funky Junk; A Major Attempt At A Minor Thing; Seidina (First Born).

In notation and tab, with performance tips, background notes, and chord diagrams. Interview with Jerry Reed, letters from Chet Atkins and Paul Yandell, Reed backup style, licks from classic Reed recordings like Amos Moses, Lord Mr. Ford, and Red Hot Picker, photos, and discography. 79 pages.

 

The Guitar Style of Jerry Reed book:

This best-seller from 1994 is out of print. However, you'll find Funky Junk, Jerry's Breakdown, The Mad Russian, and Steeplechase Lane in various AGW back issues . Also, check the back issues page for more Reed arrangements like Are You from Dixie? and City of New Orleans.

 

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