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Our books are consistently the best-selling music titles on Amazon and have received tens of thousands of positive reviews.

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Chicken Pickin’ – The Vocabulary of the Country Guitar Masters

• Country guitar players

• Country Guitar Techniques and Tone

• Country guitar soloing

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Categories: Country, Guitar Books Tag: Sam Smiley
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100 Transcribed and Fully Notated Country Guitar Licks from the Masters

100 Audio Examples

10 Backing Tracks

An Authentic Opportunity to Learn Country Guitar Language

In Sam Smiley’s groundbreaking book, the essential language of country guitar is broken down in to short, authentic phrases which have been lovingly transcribed from the best country guitar players in the world.

Examples come from such diverse players as Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Don Rich and Brad Paisley.

In order to quickly master any language, it is best to immerse ourselves in its dialogue. Instead of learning grammar and sentence structure first, the way we naturally learn to speak is by learning words and phrases from our parents. Chicken Pickin’ applies this concept to the the way we learn country guitar, and instead of teaching you theory first, you’re immersed into a world of exciting, dynamic licks and vocabulary. All the licks are written in standard notation and tab and include corresponding audio examples.

Learn Country Guitar Techniques and Tone

Chicken Pickin’ also includes extensive sections on the important techniques of country guitar, specialized oblique and pedal steel bends, muting and hybrid picking are all covered in detail.

In addition, there are biographies and information on all the important players, plus a large section on getting the right gear and tone to sound authentic.

Chicken Pickin’ The Vocabulary of the Country Guitar Masters is available from Amazon in paperback and eBook formats, and available for download as a .pdf from the link below.

If you want to quickly learn country guitar soloing and develop authentic language, this is the method for you.

Reasons to Buy From Us

Over 1,000,000 happy customers.

No joke – and not a word of a lie, we’ve sold over a million music tuition methods on Amazon.

Over 10,000 5* Reviews

Our books are consistently the best-selling music titles on Amazon and have received tens of thousands of positive reviews.

Get every example in your book as an audio file – for free!

Reading from your screen is one thing, but learning music is all about hearing it in action. Every book contains a link to download every example and backing track right to your computer

Instant Delivery

Every book is delivered via download and email as soon as you hit buy now.

Learn from legendary musicians

We publish books by the greatest and most influential musicians in the world.

“Whenever I teach students, I ask them about what books they have and they always like the books from Fundamental Changes. You guys have a great reputation! And, of course, I thank you for the opportunity to publish my own book – you did it so well!”

Mike Stern

“I’ve published eight books with Fundamental Changes and each one beautifully teaches a different element of my musical voice on guitar”

Dr Martin Taylor MBE

“The artists you work with, and the quality of your work speaks for itself.”

Tommy Emmanuel

“Wow! You guys work hard and the material you produce is great!”

John Patitucci

“I wish these books had been available when I was learning to play. I can’t recommend them highly enough!”

Ulf Wakenius

“I can’t believe all the great books you’ve published!”

Jennifer Batten

“These books are great! You guys really know your s**t!”

Oz Noy

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