Guitar Pickers Fakebook: The Ultimate Sourcebook for the Traditional Guitar Player, Contains over 250 Jigs, Reels, Rags, Hornpipes & Breakdowns from All the Major Traditional Instrumental Styles

The Guitar Picker's Fakebook, compiled, edited, and arranged by David Brody, is a comprehensive acoustic guitar fakebook created for players devoted to traditional instrumental styles. Designed for folk, bluegrass, and roots musicians, this collection serves as a practical repertoire builder for guitarists who want reliable, performance-ready material gathered in one authoritative volume. It brings together essential traditional tunes arranged specifically with the guitar player in mind.This collection includes over 280 jigs, reels, rags, hornpipes, and breakdowns drawn from major traditional instrumental styles. Each tune is presented with melody, lyrics where applicable, chords, and guitar tablature, making it accessible for players who rely on TAB while also supporting strong musical reading skills. An extensive recommended discography encourages further listening and stylistic exploration beyond the page.For the working guitarist, maintaining a broad repertoire of traditional tunes is essential. This book becomes a dependable reference for jam sessions, rehearsals, teaching studios, and informal gatherings, helping players respond confidently when familiar standards are called. The thoughtful editing and organization make it equally useful for guitarists building a foundational traditional library and experienced pickers expanding their working set.Over 280 traditional tunes including jigs, reels, rags, hornpipes, and breakdowns from major traditional instrumental stylesAs both a study companion and long-term repertoire resource, this fakebook fits naturally into daily practice routines and live performance preparation. It also makes a meaningful gift for acoustic guitar players who appreciate traditional music and want a reliable sourcebook they will return to for years. Rooted in authenticity and carefully arranged for the instrument, it offers lasting musical value in a single, substantial collection. Read more