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| John's arrangements for guitar are some of the most interesting and beautiful you’ll find anywhere. Plus. John's TAB files give you more than just a tab. Each one also includes performance notes and a full-length recording of John performing the piece. The TAB files are in Adobe PDF format, so you can you can print them out. These tabs include both solo and accompaniment arrangements, and fall into the intermediate to advanced level. Arrangements vary in length and prices vary accordingly. |
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| The Look Of Love
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The Sergio Mendez recording of this song was John's first exposure to Brazilian artists. It began a lifelong love of bossa nova and samba music. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| After You've Gone
John captures the time period between Ragtime and Jazz with an inventive arrangement of this 1918 hit song, adding his own characteristic styling to the second verse. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| All Of Me
A fun 'stride piano' arrangement for the guitar of the classic Tin Pan Alley song from 1931 AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| Almost Home
This great original piece appears on John's 2012 CD release, 'Candlelight Guitar'. It has been a very popular cut and the most requested TAB by guitarists. The TAB in this download is the full-length note-for-note album version. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| America, The Beautiful
John converts this timeless patriotic anthem into a beautiful guitar solo with great chords and voice movement. It is short in length but can be repeated or incorporated into a medley. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| As A Little Child
One of John's beautiful original compositions. This is a 'high-intermediate' level arrangment that is well worth the time and effort to work out! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| Ashokan Farewell
A beautiful heartfelt guitar rendition of the theme song from Ken Burns 'The Civil War'. This is a real classic arranged in two keys. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| Badlands
One of John's beautiful original compositions. This is a 'high-intermediate' level arrangment in DGDGAD tuning that is well worth the time and effort to work out! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| Be Thou My Vision (Solo arrangement)
This sweet arrangement of a grand old Irish hymn is ideal for ‘special music’ or during communion at church. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| Be Thou My Vision (Accompaniment Version)
The overall and tone of the arrangement is similar to the solo version so that they can fit nicely together. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| Besame Mucho
Considered the most significant song to come out of Mexico in the 20th century, this song, and John's masterful arrangement of it for guitar, delivers the passion it deserves. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| Blue Bell
This is a straght forward Merle Travis tune. I don't play it just like Merle did and, in fact, this version is simpler than his. I use it a lot for early thumbpicking lessons when I'm trying to help get folks off the ground with the style. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| Brand New Life
One of John's beautiful original compositions. This is a 'high-intermediate' level arrangment that is well worth the time and effort to work out! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| Bye, Bye Blackbird
A bit of Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed went into this snappy arrangement of a classic! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| Canticle Of The Turning
This old Irish piece has a few names, historically, and the 'Canticle' lyric version is used a lot at Christmastime. It's a cute, short Celtic piece and has a few ligato phrases that really add a lot to the ringy sound and the tactile feel of the piece. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| Chattanooga Choo Choo (solo)
This great solo version of Chattanooga Choo Choo is a show-stopper arrangement! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| Come Thou Fount of Many Blessings
This arrangement of the 18th century hymn is rather short, but definitely sweet - and filled with ‘guitaristic’ techniques that make it particularly cool to play and listen to. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| Dancing on the Ceiling
John teaches his arrangement of "Dancing on the Ceiling" in this DVD. He also offers insights into how the arrangement evolved, and which techniques were used to accomplish it. Includes 'Picture Perfect' Tab. MORE_DETAILS |
$19.95 |
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| Days of Yore
This original tune of John’s is a great lesson in hammer-ons, pull-offs and legato style playing. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
A Christmas classic arranged with style and grace. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$5.95 |
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| Growing Fruit
One of John's beautiful original compositions. This is a 'high-intermediate' level arrangment in DGDGAD tuning that is well worth the time and effort to work out! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| Happy Trails
Roy and Dale were a big part of my childhood (I think I got my infatuation of old Army Jeeps from 'Nellybelle'). It's a fun exercise trying to play the melody and the 'bum-ba-dee-da' bass part at the same time. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| His Majesty
One of John's beautiful original compositions. This is a 'high-intermediate' level arrangment that is well worth the time and effort to work out! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| How Deep The Fathers Love For Us
Stuart Townend is one of my favorite modern hymn composers. His music has a Celtic flavor, great lyrics, and often unusual rhythmic structure (this one is in 5/4, but feels a bit like a waltz). Beautiful music and a nice guitar arrangement. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| How Great Thou Art
A very nice solo arrangement of the classic hymn in the key of G. This is a 'must have' TAB! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| I Am a Pilgrim
John teaches his arrangement of "I Am a Pilgrim" in this DVD. He also offers insights into how the arrangement evolved, and which techniques were used to accomplish it. Includes 'Picture Perfect' Tab. MORE_DETAILS |
$19.95 |
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| I'll See You in My Dreams
John teaches his arrangement of "I'll See You In My Dreams" in this DVD. He also offers insights into how the arrangement evolved, and which techniques were used to accomplish it. Includes 'Picture Perfect' Tab. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$19.95 |
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| In His Arms
One of John's beautiful original compositions. This is a 'high-intermediate' level arrangment that is well worth the time and effort to work out! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| It Had To Be You
This intermediate arrangement is both smooth and sweet! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| It Is Well With My Soul (Solo arrangment)
A beautiful hallmark hymn, John crafts this arrangement into a folk/bossa nova feel. Full length solo arrangement with fluid use of techniques, pretty harmonies and subtle rhythms. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| It Is Well With My Soul (Accompaniment Version)
The solo version of 'It Is Well With My Soul' was such a hit, John thought you might also enjoy a nice vocal accompaniment version of this classic hymn. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| Jingle Bells
A nice intermediate version that shows the various ways you could play this Christmas classic. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Short, but sweet Chet Atkins style arrangement to add to your Christmas collection. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| Man of Constant Sorrow
John teaches his arrangement of "Man of Constant Sorrow" in this DVD. He also offers insights into how the arrangement evolved, and which techniques were used to accomplish it. Includes 'Picture Perfect' Tab. MORE_DETAILS |
$19.95 |
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| Moon River
A beautiful treatment of the classic song Moon River, this is a full length concert arrangement that starts traditionally and then moves into a graceful jazz waltz. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| My Girl
Motown fingerstyle guitar! This nifty arrangement has all the groove and style you'd expect from John! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| O Holy Night
A mostly traditional solo arrangement, this is a beautiful piece to play during the Christmas season. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| O Little Town of Bethlehem
Christmas music sounds so great on the guitar! Here is a sweet little intermediate arrangement that you can handily learn in time for the season. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| Once Upon A Western Sky
One of John’s many memorable original pieces, “Once Upon A Western Sky” points to the bittersweet end of the cowboy era. This is the full album version found on his Ticket Home CD. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| Intro to Open G Tuning Medley
This set of 3 songs are designed to get your feet wet in G tuning (DGDGBD). Have some non-threatening fun with a Spanish waltz, a Chet Atkins style piece and a little more syncopated latin arrangement. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$5.95 |
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| Rescue the Perishing
This full arrangement of the classic hymn starts as a flowing ballad and then evolves into a Chet Atkins style piece. Great for the intermediate player! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$5.95 |
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| Save Me At The Cross
A very pretty Fanny Crosby hymn from the late 19th century that has nearly been forgotten, this piece is given a new breath of life through John's solo guitar arrangement. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$5.95 |
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| Silent Night
Includes tabs for both solo and accompaniment arrangements which can be combined in a performance. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$5.95 |
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| Silver Bells
This is an arrangement I've played at Christmas time for years and have taught to my local students as well, one of my favorites. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$5.95 |
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| Stompin At The Savoy
Named after the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, this tune was a big hit for Benny Goodman in 1934. Happily, it lays well on the guitar for this nifty guitar arrangement. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$5.95 |
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| Tennessee Waltz
This is a sweet intermediate arrangement of a graceful country classic. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| The Conflict
One of John's beautiful original compositions. This is a 'high-intermediate' level arrangment that is well worth the time and effort to work out! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays
If Perry Como could only hear us now. I recorded this tune on my 'Christmas Guitar' CD in the Chet Atkins style. This arrangment is shorter than the CD cut but all the main elements are there. Fun. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| Wedding March & Recessional
Solo guitarists should be prepared to play these pieces at weddings. They are always a hit. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| What a Wonderful World
Who doesn't like Louis Armstrong's version of this classic? It inspired this nice full solo guitar arrangement. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| What Child Is This
A fabulous multi-style arrangement from John Standefer.This is an advanced level arrangment that is well worth the time and effort to work out! AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$7.95 |
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| White Christmas
John has put his arranging talents to honor the most beloved pop Christmas song of all time. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
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| Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Chet Atkins style arrangement (3 times through with variations). AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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| Wonderful, Merciful Savior
A very nice full length arrangement of the popular Christian song, this piece is also very accessible to intermediate players. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$5.95 |
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| You Are My All In All
One of John's favorite Christian choruses from the early '90s, this tidy little guitar arrangement maintains a cool pop ballad groove while retaining the original heartfelt spirit of worship. AUDIO_SAMPLE | MORE_DETAILS |
$3.95 |
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