Listen to my Noise – The Guitar Stylings of George Riley Puckett

In this book, guitarist and educatorCameron Knowler explores the idiosyncratic and highly influential instrumental techniques from an overlooked giant of American music: Riley Puckett. Through a collection of forty-seven detailed transcriptions, you’ll investigate Pucketts approaches in various ensemble formats and be introduced to his signature rhythms and bass runs alongside their variations within vocal and instrumental song formats.

This collection also features an introductory biography, never-before-seen photographs, as well as a fundamental insight into the musicians technique which opens new doors for researchers and players alike. As with Knowlers other publication, Guitars Have Feelings Too, you will come away with perspectives that allow the past to be creatively interpreted and applied to a vast number of modern playing styles.

Check out Cameron Knowler’s lessons for Acoustic Guitar magazine here.