accurate Beatles guitar book(s)?

Jax · 29th June 2009

I really enjoy learning and playing Beatles music, but for most of their songs, there are many variations in the tab to be found online. I'm looking for a book or two that is agreed by many to be an accurate transcription of what they actually committed to tape. All the riffs, chords and solos are what I'm after. Lyrics would also be good to have, but they're easy to find.

Anyone want to recommend a good book or two for this? Books with notation and tab would be best, cos I'm learning to read music.

This one The Beatles Guitar Book and this one The Beatles Guitar look promising. If you've used them, are they on point?

eshepherd · 29th June 2009

If you were willing to buy a couple, then I would recommend
Amazon.com: The Beatles - Complete Scores: The Beatles: Books

I'm not very fast when it comes to reading music, so it was very helpful that they have tab for the guitar and bass parts as well.

CapnMarvel · 29th June 2009

That book is amazing, but please keep in mind that the print is VERY small, so to actually sight-read the guitar music/tab, you'll probably want to photocopy the song and blow it up to readable size. Otherwise it's kind of a challenge.

EXTREMELY comprehensive though. Great book.

Jax · 29th June 2009

Wow, the Complete Scores looks really good! I'll definitely check it out, thanks.

A friend suggested going to the library and photocopying what I need. That would take care of the small print.

thumbsup

octatonic · 29th June 2009

Up for a challenge?

This one has guitar and tab- some of it is fairly challenging as you are fingerpicking the chords and the melody- but it is a lot of fun to put together.
Start with Hey Jude- it is the easiest to get your fingers into.

Amazon.com: Fingerpicking Beatles and Expanded Edition: 30 Songs Arranged for Solo Guitar in Standard Notation and Tab: The Beatles: Books

Jax · 30th June 2009

I'm not at that skill level yet. All the more reason to give it a run. Thanks!

Philo · 5th July 2009

The Beatles Guitar Techniques - Transcribed Solos And Excerpts - Sheet Music Plus

I'd recommend this one. Not comprehensive, but accurate and has the best bits.

Philo

Brent Hahn · 7th July 2009

It's not a book, exactly, but check out this guy:

YouTube - I Am The Walrus (Fingerstyle Guitar)

He's arranged and transcribed (notation + tab) a hefty chunk of the Beatles catalog, and a one-time fee gets you password access to all of his stuff.

oceantracks · 7th July 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jax

I really enjoy learning and playing Beatles music, but for most of their songs, there are many variations in the tab to be found online. I'm looking for a book or two that is agreed by many to be an accurate transcription of what they actually committed to tape. All the riffs, chords and solos are what I'm after. Lyrics would also be good to have, but they're easy to find.

Anyone want to recommend a good book or two for this? Books with notation and tab would be best, cos I'm learning to read music.

This one The Beatles Guitar Book and this one The Beatles Guitar look promising. If you've used them, are they on point?

If you want the absolute best way to learn Beatles songs and can't pick them out yourself, then get this video:

To A Tee Video Productions - Beatles Guitar Instructional Videos - Home

Rob is a super guy and a fanatic on playing them correctly. The videos will help you get the big picture as well.

TH

FFTT · 11th July 2009

Video is the way to learn for me now.

I can't read and my ears are shot and I've always learned by sound and
memorizing the grid sequences of the parts on the fingerboard.

Looks like something great for a dad prezzie list!

29th June 2009	#1
Jax Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,778 Thread Starter	accurate Beatles guitar book(s)? I really enjoy learning and playing Beatles music, but for most of their songs, there are many variations in the tab to be found online. I'm looking for a book or two that is agreed by many to be an accurate transcription of what they actually committed to tape. All the riffs, chords and solos are what I'm after. Lyrics would also be good to have, but they're easy to find. Anyone want to recommend a good book or two for this? Books with notation and tab would be best, cos I'm learning to read music. This one The Beatles Guitar Book and this one The Beatles Guitar look promising. If you've used them, are they on point?

29th June 2009	#3
CapnMarvel Gear addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 312	That book is amazing, but please keep in mind that the print is VERY small, so to actually sight-read the guitar music/tab, you'll probably want to photocopy the song and blow it up to readable size. Otherwise it's kind of a challenge. EXTREMELY comprehensive though. Great book. __________________ My gear: Three or four that go 'WHANNGGG!' A couple that go 'deedle deedle' and 'tweet', a few little ones that go 'thumpity thump', and some that don't make any noise at all but have bunches of delightful little lights on them.

29th June 2009	#5
octatonic Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,450	Up for a challenge? This one has guitar and tab- some of it is fairly challenging as you are fingerpicking the chords and the melody- but it is a lot of fun to put together. Start with Hey Jude- it is the easiest to get your fingers into. Amazon.com: Fingerpicking Beatles and Expanded Edition: 30 Songs Arranged for Solo Guitar in Standard Notation and Tab: The Beatles: Books __________________ Regards, Jim Richmond "I don't go to mythical places with strange men." Douglas Adams

5th July 2009	#7
Philo Gear Head Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 57	The-Beatles-Guitar-Techniques The Beatles Guitar Techniques - Transcribed Solos And Excerpts - Sheet Music Plus I'd recommend this one. Not comprehensive, but accurate and has the best bits. Philo

7th July 2009	#8
Brent Hahn Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,161	It's not a book, exactly, but check out this guy: YouTube - I Am The Walrus (Fingerstyle Guitar) He's arranged and transcribed (notation + tab) a hefty chunk of the Beatles catalog, and a one-time fee gets you password access to all of his stuff. __________________ Brent Hahn http://www.radioactive.la http://www.studio-noho.net

29th June 2009	#2
eshepherd Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Silverlake Posts: 105	If you were willing to buy a couple, then I would recommend Amazon.com: The Beatles - Complete Scores: The Beatles: Books I'm not very fast when it comes to reading music, so it was very helpful that they have tab for the guitar and bass parts as well.

30th June 2009	#6
Jax Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,778 Thread Starter	I'm not at that skill level yet. All the more reason to give it a run. Thanks!

11th July 2009	#10
FFTT Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: A stoned throw from ground zero Posts: 5,721	Video is the way to learn for me now. I can't read and my ears are shot and I've always learned by sound and memorizing the grid sequences of the parts on the fingerboard. Looks like something great for a dad prezzie list! __________________ Don't look at me in that tone of voice

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