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Just like the original, this book includes sheet music of zappas compositions, superbly transcribed and arranged for pianoguitarvoice by ian underwood, plus eight fullpage pictures and several illustrations by cal schenkel. It garnered zappa his sixth grammy nomination for best rock instrumental performance. It differs a bit in climate compared to the first shut up n play yer guitar box of 1981. This classic book, compiled and transcribed by steve vai, a former member of the zappa band, features 22 transcriptions without tab of songs from seven. Read guitar books like the real book volume i and the real book volume ii for free with a free 30day trial. Just like the original, this book includes sheet music of zappa s compositions, superbly transcribed and arranged for piano guitar voice by ian underwood, plus eight.
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Movement, an orchestral reproduction of a guitar solo performed by zappa in 1978. The zappa family trust offered to let dweezil and his sister, moon, select one guitar each from the leftovers. Dec 21, 2010 3 separate live guitar solosno official material. Give meyour dirty lovei dont believe youve never seen his book before. Frank zappa guitar solos in new york 40th anniversary.
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