"Greg Howard Songbook"
14 Song Arrangements with Exercises.
Matched Reciprocal version: for Matched Reciprocal 10 and 12 string instruments
Baritone Melody version: for Baritone Melody 10-string and Classic 12-string instruments.
Classic Tuning version: for Classic 10-string instruments.
116 pages of song arrangements, exercises, and illustrations.
Greg was one of the most prolific and recognizable composers for the Stick. These 14 arrangements spanned his entire catalog, from his earliest recordings to his final works. Combined with technique exercises, this unique method book served as both a learning resource and a foundation for Stick performance repertoire. The arrangements ranged from beginner to advanced, offering challenges for players of all levels. Each exercise focused on a technique featured in its companion piece, including octave melody, harmonics, ghost notes, and rhythmic reading. Two innovative visual tools—Keymaps and Key Guides—demonstrated how to navigate the entire fretboard for melodic playing and soloing, encouraging a free-flowing approach beyond traditional scale positions.
The Songs:
- "Del Mar"
- "Requiem for Persephone" (complete transcription)
- "Adrift" (with transcribed solo)
- "Morning Song" (with transcribed solo)
- "Softly She Walks" (transcribed completely from the CD)
- "Blue Ridge" (with transcribed solo)
- "Where Are You Tonight?"
- "Quince Street"
- "Sangre de Cristo"
- "El Chicle"
- "Goya's Dream"
- "Cross Country"
- "Blues for Ayman"
- "Blues for the Status Quo"

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