Faber Music Bowie Acoustic Guitare
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Everything you need to know about this songbook
Everything you need to know about this songbook
- More than 30 essential songs: a generous selection spanning David Bowie’s entire career, from timeless classics to lesser-known tracks.
- Complete guitar notation: each song is transcribed in standard notation and tablature for smooth, accurate learning.
- Vocals included: full lyrics and vocal line for working on accompaniment and solo or duet performance.
- Acoustic and "unplugged" versions: arrangements designed for acoustic guitar, including versions published for the first time.
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Summary of this songbook
Designed for acoustic guitarists who want to rediscover Bowie’s world through organic and expressive playing, this songbook brings together more than 30 iconic songs, from " Space Oddity " to " Starman ", including " Quicksand " and " Rock 'n' Roll Suicide ". The repertoire spans the artist’s different periods, offering a rich variety of harmonic colours, rhythms and moods—ideal for enhancing your accompaniment playing.
Each song is presented as a carefully prepared transcription in standard notation and tablature, making it suitable both for music readers and guitarists who prefer reading tab. Complete lyrics and the melodic line make it possible to work on singing alongside the guitar, build solid "voice + guitar" versions, and refine the nuances, phrasing and dynamics that define Bowie’s repertoire.
The selection also highlights acoustic arrangements, including an " unplugged " version of " The Man Who Sold The World ", perfect for an unplugged set, an intimate concert or a session at home. A collection that is both practical and inspiring, enhanced by an iconic cover photo by Masayoshi Sukita (New York, 1972), for total immersion in Bowie’s aesthetic.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Pop | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | David Bowie | Instrumentation | acoustic guitar (standard notation and tablature), voice (vocal line) |
| Artist | David Bowie | ||
Questions frequently asked
How many songs are included in the Bowie Acoustic Guitar sheet music?
The collection features over 30 songs by David Bowie, from "Space Oddity" to "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide".
Are the pieces written in tablature for acoustic guitar?
Each song is transcribed in standard notation and acoustic guitar tablature. This dual presentation allows following the arrangements according to the chosen reading method.
Is it possible to sing while playing the pieces in this collection?
Complete lyrics and the melodic line are included for each song. The work on voice and guitar arrangements can thus rely on the vocal writing. Nuance, phrasing, and dynamics of the repertoire can be approached in this context.
Which version of The Man Who Sold The World is included?
An acoustic "unplugged" version of "The Man Who Sold The World" is featured in the selection.
Which periods of David Bowie are covered in this book?
The repertoire covers different periods of the artist, including "Starman", "Quicksand", and "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide". The songs offer varied harmonic and rhythmic colors.



