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 Written in small letters September 17, 2008
This book is quite comprehensive, and probably covers everything possible to write down in notes and tabs regarding the music of The Beatles. You can't play through an entire song while looking in this book. As all songs are written down with vocals, two different guitars, bass, drums etc in parallel, you have to scroll through several pages to get through the song. In order compress all this information into as few pages as possible the author have used very small types. So you need to keep your head close to the book while playing if you want to get the information. This makes me think this book is written for "conductors" and teachers who want to get the whole picture in order to instruct groups and ensembles, and not for the individual musicians. Probably this book would work out well as bedside lecture for the theoretically minded musicians. The more practical oriented would probably find better sources elsewhere.
 This Collection is Great September 12, 2008
The Beatles Complete Scores really is a one of a kind collection. Sure, the highly trained eye will see simple mistakes here or there, but for those of us who aren't trained classical pianists and just like to play Beatles tunes, this book is amazing. The print is small, but not too small; complaining about the print is really being nitpicky. Plus, no other book gives you all of their recorded songs, and in the correct key. For example, this is the only book I've ever seen that finally puts Strawberry Fields in b flat instead of A major. This book is amazing, team this book with your own ear and you've hit the jackpot.
 Total waste of money - don't buy August 25, 2008
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I waited for this book with great anticipation being a serious Beatles fan. When it arrived I found it quite incredulous. Correct me if I am wrong but is not the purpose of MUSIC to be able to read and play it?
Regardless of the technical merits you need a MAGNIFYING glass to read these musical scores. As a lead guitarist I found it impossible to read these scores without one. How the hell are you supposed to hold a magnifying glass whilst playing the guitar simultaneously?
I sent a stern email to the publishers asking exactly how they had misfired so badly and asked what they intended to do about this debacle. They replied with a "We will send your comments to the editorial team". Exactly what would that achieve.
I then send a second email which is detailed below ....
Hi
I wrote to you last weekend adversely commenting on your quite incredible Beatles Complete score.
I advised my intention to place a copy of my comments on Amazon, whilst also requesting a detailed explanation as to the quite ridiculous size of the music score.
I still await a reply and would appreciate one within the next 24 hours. Such crass stupidity should not and cannot be ignored. The book, although very expensive, is actually worthless as it has been produced.
If I do not receive a reply Amazon will be graced with the content of my comments for potential buyers to consider.
Hiding from your responsibilities achieves nothing, have the balls to come out, admit you have conned those who have bought your product and offer a solution i.e. give them their money back or produce a compendium that musicians can actually read and play from.
Regards
Peter Woodall ........
Until such time as the producers actually consider the purpose of musical scores, I strongly advise you to keep your credit card in your wallet.
This product totally fails the "Sale of Goods Act" (in the United Kingdom)because it is "NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE" for which it was sold.
I totally wasted my money and shall not be buying, or recommending, any of their products in future. I strongly suggest that you heed my warning and refuse to buy this totally inadequate score.The Beatles - Complete Scores
 Read: Must Know About Beatles Scores Book August 24, 2008
This book seems so great. Like the "ideal" Beatles Chord/Tab book around.
That's what I thought at first.
Pros: A lot of the songs are in here. That's why it's "Complete". You can play all the Beatles songs on guitar, piano, drums, if you'd like, and you can get near-as-close to the exact chords, riffs, notes, and rhythms.
Cons about this book:
The print is way very small. You'd need a magnifying glass or really good eyes for this! (I just look close into it) It's all squished onto thinner than thin paper. Very hard to look up a certain song. There are some errors, as well. Lyric errors, mostly, if you pay attention.
It's also very heavy. They should make a new edition with separate books.
Overall, if you don't mind small print, tissue-thin paper, heavier than hell, some flaws book, then this is good for you!
It's still the best Beatles Scores book around, in my opinion. It's very nearly accurate, as I said. Get it if you want to start playing those Beatles songs!
All you folks complaining about print would complain about the price of multiple volumes June 29, 2008
It is completley insane to criticize this great collection for the size of the print. If you are a SERIOUS performing musician, get a cheap software music publishing program and produce your own lead sheets for performance.
Use this to learn and something else to perform. Or - here's a crazy idea - actually memorize what you learn so you don't all look like geeks!
I will now excuse myself from this discussion and head over to a Bible review page to criticize every existing edition for small print...
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