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Request I am looking for Chuck Rainey book 2
- Thread starter Campbell Craig
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It's likely out-of-print.
Now I'm really curious why it's so expensive.
Those prices do seem a bit OTT. It was only £5.95 in 1985...
Of all the books in the series, Book 2 is probably the one that really picks up where Book 1 ends. I would surmise it is rarer because 1) there will be loads of players that bought Book 1 but never got to the end so never moved on, and 2) it was the mid '80's, so most guys getting to the end of book 1 would have jumped into Book 4 on slapping. By comparison, Book 2 is more 'bread and butter', and quite dry/theoretical with it.
Of all the books in the series, Book 2 is probably the one that really picks up where Book 1 ends. I would surmise it is rarer because 1) there will be loads of players that bought Book 1 but never got to the end so never moved on, and 2) it was the mid '80's, so most guys getting to the end of book 1 would have jumped into Book 4 on slapping. By comparison, Book 2 is more 'bread and butter', and quite dry/theoretical with it.
Books and other items escalate in value for three reasons. They are no longer being made, the ones that were made are rare, and a subset in the target community still finds them highly desirable for whatever reason.
Looks like this one hits the trifecta.
Looks like this one hits the trifecta.
It seems only the first volume is still in print. But volume 2 is a bargain at $55 compared to volume 5 "Chording". $495?!??!! I only play chords when I accidentally pluck two strings at once. I literally cannot afford to learn to play them properly!
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I am still a huge fan of Rainey...loved his Woodshop columns in 70s-era Guitar Player. Couldn't wait until these books were released.
Finally, see them in the Music Store. Flip through &, IIRC, was not too impressed. Not sure of the reason(s).
The EBAY link shows $30 for Vol. 2.
Finally, see them in the Music Store. Flip through &, IIRC, was not too impressed. Not sure of the reason(s).
The EBAY link shows $30 for Vol. 2.
Yeah you can...play the recordings & learn that 'em that way.
Here's one-
Possible that Rainey used this in a different tune, too. Ed Friedland has an R&B book. He gives Rainey some ink & had sone transcribed lines with no song titles. I guessed "First Love" (the link I Copy/Pasted). Friedland said "No...guess again".
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Yeah you can...play the recordings & learn that 'em that way.
Here's one-
Possible that Rainey used this in a different tune, too. Ed Friedland has an R&B book. He gives Rainey some ink & had sone transcribed lines with no song titles. I guessed "First Love" (the link I Copy/Pasted). Friedland said "No...guess again".
I have that book around here somewhere. One of those tracks is Aretha's " Rock Steady. "
Can anyone recommend a good continuation book for Book 1 that's not as expensive as Book 2? Since it is rare and out of print, prices are ridiculous.
I'm interested in progressive (increasingly challenging) exercises in standard notation. I'm finding Book 1 is perfect for me but I'll probably finish it in 2 or 3 weeks, so looking ahead to what I can do next. Mainly working on sight reading skills and getting adept and moving around the fingerboard when necessary. A large collection of progressive studies that fit the 4-string bass key would be perfect.
I found some Bach cello suites that I may work on but the go down to C which is a little annoying. I see you can buy them arranged for bass but they include tabs
Any other suggestions?
I'm interested in progressive (increasingly challenging) exercises in standard notation. I'm finding Book 1 is perfect for me but I'll probably finish it in 2 or 3 weeks, so looking ahead to what I can do next. Mainly working on sight reading skills and getting adept and moving around the fingerboard when necessary. A large collection of progressive studies that fit the 4-string bass key would be perfect.
I found some Bach cello suites that I may work on but the go down to C which is a little annoying. I see you can buy them arranged for bass but they include tabs
Any other suggestions?
