John Pearse - John Pearse - Blues, Rags & Raga (2025)
BAND/ARTIST: John Pearse
- Title: John Pearse - Blues, Rags & Raga
- Year Of Release: 2025/1972
- Label: RBM
- Genre: Acoustic, Folk
- Quality: FLAC 16-Bit/44.1 kHz
- Total Time: 00:38:06
- Total Size: 158 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
John Pearse (1939–2008) was a British folk guitarist and educator who significantly influenced guitar enthusiasts through his BBC2 series Hold Down a Chord, which began in 1967. The program, along with its accompanying book and album, provided beginner guitarists with comprehensive lessons on techniques such as fingering and syncopation, as well as practical advice on topics like nail length and purchasing second-hand guitars.
Pearse's teaching extended beyond television; he authored numerous guitar tutorials, including Ragtime and Counterpoint Guitar Method (1972), The Guitarist's Picture Chord Encyclopedia (1977), and The Penguin Folk Guitar Manual (1979). His expertise wasn't limited to the guitar; he also wrote instructional materials for instruments like the banjo, ukulele, dulcimer, and balalaika.
Born in Hook, East Riding of Yorkshire, Pearse grew up in Prestatyn, North Wales, where his father managed a hotel. He became a professional musician at 17, moving to London to immerse himself in the city's folk music scene. His proficiency in the fingerpicking style, influenced by blues musicians such as Big Bill Broonzy, whom he met during Broonzy's 1957 European tour, earned him recognition in London's folk clubs.
In addition to his educational endeavors, Pearse was a sought-after performer, studio musician, and record producer. He even appeared as a Russian balalaika player in Billy Wilder's 1970 film The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.
Pearse's contributions to music education, particularly in demystifying guitar techniques for beginners, left a lasting impact on the British folk and blues scenes. His approachable teaching style and comprehensive tutorials inspired countless musicians.
Tracklist:
1 Hesitation Blues
2 Girl from the North Country
3 I'm satisfied
4 Raga Kafi Mishra
5 Beacon on the hill
6 I'm so glad
7 Pretty Polly
8 Next week, sometime
9 Carpenter
10 Music room
11 Lady came from Baltimore
12 McGee's Rag
13 Richland Woman Blues
14 Streets of London
Pearse's teaching extended beyond television; he authored numerous guitar tutorials, including Ragtime and Counterpoint Guitar Method (1972), The Guitarist's Picture Chord Encyclopedia (1977), and The Penguin Folk Guitar Manual (1979). His expertise wasn't limited to the guitar; he also wrote instructional materials for instruments like the banjo, ukulele, dulcimer, and balalaika.
Born in Hook, East Riding of Yorkshire, Pearse grew up in Prestatyn, North Wales, where his father managed a hotel. He became a professional musician at 17, moving to London to immerse himself in the city's folk music scene. His proficiency in the fingerpicking style, influenced by blues musicians such as Big Bill Broonzy, whom he met during Broonzy's 1957 European tour, earned him recognition in London's folk clubs.
In addition to his educational endeavors, Pearse was a sought-after performer, studio musician, and record producer. He even appeared as a Russian balalaika player in Billy Wilder's 1970 film The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.
Pearse's contributions to music education, particularly in demystifying guitar techniques for beginners, left a lasting impact on the British folk and blues scenes. His approachable teaching style and comprehensive tutorials inspired countless musicians.
Tracklist:
1 Hesitation Blues
2 Girl from the North Country
3 I'm satisfied
4 Raga Kafi Mishra
5 Beacon on the hill
6 I'm so glad
7 Pretty Polly
8 Next week, sometime
9 Carpenter
10 Music room
11 Lady came from Baltimore
12 McGee's Rag
13 Richland Woman Blues
14 Streets of London
| Blues | Folk | FLAC / APE
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