Learn 50 timeless rock, pop and acoustic favourites with expertly arranged guitar lessons from renowned teacher Justin Sandercoe.
JustinGuitar.com Vintage Songbook for Guitar combines 50 classic songs with practical tuition, making it an ideal next step for guitarists who are ready to move beyond the basics. Carefully arranged by Justin Sandercoe, this collection is designed to help developing players build confidence through real music while refining essential techniques, rhythm and musicianship.
Featuring music by legendary artists including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Leonard Cohen, Coldplay, Crowded House, Cat Stevens, Ed Sheeran, Death Cab for Cutie, Nirvana and many more, the book progresses from accessible beginner arrangements through to intermediate material, finishing with five complete guitar TAB transcriptions for players looking to further develop their lead guitar skills. Along the way, Justin shares valuable performance tips, rhythm advice and song-specific guidance to help you get the most from every piece.
What's Included
- 50 classic rock, pop, folk and acoustic songs
- Progressive learning from beginner to intermediate
- Five complete guitar TAB transcriptions
- Chord symbols and guitar TAB (where applicable)
- Performance tips and playing advice throughout
- Song-specific guidance from Justin Sandercoe
- Structured progression to build confidence and technique
Complete Song List (50 Songs)
- Babylon – David Gray
- Between The Bars – Elliott Smith
- Bird On The Wire – Leonard Cohen
- Black Horse And The Cherry Tree – KT Tunstall
- Blackbird – The Beatles
- The Boxer – Simon & Garfunkel
- The Cave – Mumford & Sons
- Come Back To Me – David Cook
- Crash Into Me – Dave Matthews Band
- Distant Sun – Crowded House
- Don't Dream It's Over – Crowded House
- Don't Panic – Coldplay
- Faraway Voice – Josh Pyke
- Father And Son – Cat Stevens
- Here, There And Everywhere – The Beatles
- Ho Hey – The Lumineers
- Hold On – Tom Waits
- I Will Follow You Into The Dark – Death Cab for Cutie
- It Don't Matter – Donavon Frankenreiter
- Layla – Eric Clapton
- Lego House – Ed Sheeran
- (Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night – Tom Waits
- The Man In Black – Johnny Cash
- The Man Who Sold The World – David Bowie
- More Than Words – Extreme
- Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) – The Beatles
- Rocky Raccoon – The Beatles
- Rose Parade – Elliott Smith
- Rotterdam (Or Anywhere) – The Beautiful South
- Sail Away – David Gray
- Saint Simon – The Shins
- Say Yes – Elliott Smith
- Shape Of My Heart – Sting
- Spanish Ballad (Romanza)
- Strong Enough – Sheryl Crow
- Talkin' Bout A Revolution – Tracy Chapman
- Taylor – Jack Johnson
- Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton
- Tears In The Rain – Joe Satriani
- These Boots Are Made For Walkin' – Nancy Sinatra
- Those Dancing Days Are Gone – Carole King
- Traffic In The Sky – Jack Johnson
- Trouble – Coldplay
- Way Over Yonder In The Minor Key – Billy Bragg & Wilco
- Where Did You Sleep Last Night – Traditional
- Why Does It Always Rain On Me? – Travis
- Wild Wood – Paul Weller
- Won't Give In – Finn Andrews
- Yellow – Coldplay
- Your Revolution Is A Joke – Funny Van Dannen
Difficulty
Beginner to Intermediate
Designed for guitarists who have mastered the fundamentals and are ready to expand their repertoire while developing stronger rhythm, technique and musical confidence.
Arranged For
- Guitar
- Guitar TAB (selected songs)
- Chord Symbols
Perfect For
- Developing guitarists
- Students progressing beyond beginner level
- Self-taught players
- Guitar teachers
- Building a classic song repertoire
- Improving rhythm and performance skills
Why You'll Love It
Rather than simply presenting a collection of songs, Justin Sandercoe explains how to approach each piece with practical playing advice and musical insights gained from decades of teaching. The progressive layout allows you to continue developing naturally while enjoying many of the greatest songs ever recorded, making this an excellent companion for ongoing guitar study.
