1 Topic by MzeeGM (edited by MzeeGM 2009-11-25 12:23:15)

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Topic: picking (plucking) popular melodies?

Jambo (Hello) Everyone. I'm a new joiner and forgive me if this question has been asked countless times? I wonder whether anyone can tell me where I can find sheet music for simple finger picking (plucking) popular melodies? More simple than pure classical, for example, House of the Rising Sun or Streets of London. I have been playing for only 20months and have achieved a Grade III level with classical lessons and I'm hankering after some popular folk/soft rock options. (My 13 year old son too)I'd far rather sheet music than TAB although a combination would be best? Is this an impossible task? We live in the Middle East so we are somewhat restricted in terms of availablity of books etc.

With thanks, GM

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Re: picking (plucking) popular melodies?

Jambo GM, and Welcome to Chordie!

  By sheet music, I will assume that you are referring to standard orchestral arrangement notation.  Most "sheets" will be available online through some sites that offer downloadable sheet music for sale.  Most likely in Piano notation, unless you have the option of requesting scores for guitar specifically.  Guitar scores are commonly annotated as such by the appearance of a small numeral 8 directly below the treble clef on the first staff of the first measure.  Otherwise you will have to do a little transcribing, or capo the second fret on your guitar to get the correct tone to match the piano score.

  A good number of modern artists don't have the formal training to write music in standard notation, so they rely heavily on Tablature or the Nashville Number System.  Printed sheets for them are produced by their publishers and that costs money, so free sheet music might be difficult to find.

  Perhaps some member of Chordie will have information on a good source for you to assist in your search.  The Web has much to offer, but there are questionable sites out there.

  Once again, Welcome to Chordie, you are surely among friends here.

Take Care;
Doug

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Re: picking (plucking) popular melodies?

Thank you Doug. The capo on the 2nd fret is a nice bit of information that I didn't know. Appreciate your reply.

Salaams,

GM

4 Reply by Doug_Smith (edited by Doug_Smith 2009-11-29 01:37:37)

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Re: picking (plucking) popular melodies?

Wa Alekum Salaam,

  As I said in the earlier post, you are among friends here on Chordie.  This Global Community is a great place to join people who are friendly, welcoming, generous, with the common love of music and willingness to share what little they know with others. I certainly hope that you will stick around to participate in the forums and utilize the resources that the site offers.

  I have not seen many conversations from members in your part of the world, and personally am pleased to have you among our ranks to perhaps add some regional musical flavors to the index of music that Chordie has.  We have seen a couple of posts from a member who lives in Turkey (where I grew up), but a majority of the membership seems centered in Western Europe, the UK, with a fair number of us here in the US and Canada. 

  It is a good thing to bring people together, and Chordie is making the World a smaller place.... one note at a time, Enshallah.

Take Care;
Peace be With You.
Doug

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Re: picking (plucking) popular melodies?

The Complete Guitar Player Songbook by Russ Shipton shows pick pattern for many popular songs.  And The Perfect Guitarist by Duncan Wood will show you pick patterns for guitar playing.   Hope this helps.
Steve

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6 Reply by mekidsmom (edited by mekidsmom 2009-11-29 15:13:01)

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Re: picking (plucking) popular melodies?

One of the members here just mentioned a pretty neat website that might be similar to what you're looking for.  It's www.songsterr.com  ---  check it out.  Theres tab... I thought there was music notation, but I guess it's mostly tab... not quite what you're looking for, but it will get you started...  you can also play along with it, print... etc.  I'm not sure if every song is just tab ... but like I said, check it out.  I don't know the site too well personally, just took a look at it for the first time yesterday.  Happy playing!  OH... and welcome to Chordie!!

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