Tony Trischka - AcuTab Transcriptions, Vol. I
ACUTAB
Transcribed from the playing of Tony Trischka

Finally... a Christmas banjo book featuring tabs from one of the most creative forces in modern banjo music. In this volume (which contains transcriptions from Tony's Rounder CD Glory Shone Around: A Christmas Collection ), are arrangements of 10 holiday classics plus a bevy of tunes which Tony selected for this recording which reflect Christmas and/or wintertime themes. There are pieces in a 'standard' roll-style, plus some melodic tunes, and even some examples of 'turn-of-the-century' parlor-style banjo. Lots to interest and challenge in a variety of styles - at any skill level - and in a variety of keys.The book also includes a bonus section of 7 carols not found on the recording which Tony arranged especially for beginning/intermediate players.
22 songs - 34 solos; 42 pages.

Songs from Glory Shone Around: A Christmas Collection (Rounder 0354)
Winter
Christmas Eve
Hurry Little Children, Christmas Morn
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Good King Wenceslas
Angels We Have Heard On High
Precious Child
O Come All Ye Faithful
A Christmas Carol
Deck The Halls
Sleigh Ride
Calling The Children
Child Of God
Sherburne
Annie Laurie
O Come All Ye Faithful
Auld Lang Syne
Songs from the Bonus Carol Section
Deck The Halls
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Silent Night
We Three Kings
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
"As much as I would like to tell you that these transcriptions are a Sunday stroll through light powdery snow, please know that a reasonable number of the solos are a bit difficult and will require repeated listenings to firmly plant the notes in your ear (where they truly belong). Equipped with those inner tones, you can begin to wend your way through the tab, knowing that your fingers will have a head start on their wintry journey.
Now, put on your mukluks, your fur-lined picks, bolt down a hot toddy and let's go!"
About Tony Trischka
Tony Trischka is one of America's most dynamic and inventive players. He has made fifteen albums, both solo and with his band Skyline, and has toured and recorded with Country Cooking, Psychograss and Grass Is Greener, among others. As a studio musician and accompanist he has played on countless other recordings. He has made numerous television appearances and has toured in most of the countries of the world. A dedicated teacher of banjo, he has written six books for Oak Publications and has given numerous banjo clinics at major festivals, schools and workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad.
"My springboard was Tony Trischka, and without Tony, none of what's happened with my music would have happened."