Transpose, print or convert, download classical pdf and learn to play piano score in minutes. Learn how to play mason williams songs for effects online. The original version of this song is orchestrated, but in 1970, williams has also created a version for solo guitar. On this page you will find the guitar pro tab for the song classical gas by williams, mason, which has been downloaded 5,239 times. We have an official classical gas tab made by ug professional guitarists. Check out classical gas by mason williams on amazon music.
For instance classical gas receives three entries on the cd. Mason williams classical gas sheet music notes, chords. The sections are seperated in an odd way, it doesnt indicate bars exactly, rather individual parts to learn to make it easier to take in. The classical gas video, as it has come to be known, started out as a student film in 1963 entitled god is dog spelled backwards. Classical gas is a 1987 album by new age group mannheim steamroller and guitaristcomposer mason williams.
Mason douglas williams born august 24, 1938 is an american classical guitarist, composer, writer, comedian, and poet, best known for his 1968 instrumental classical gas and for his work as a comedy writer on the smothers brothers comedy hour, the glen campbell goodtime hour, and. Print and download mason williams classical gas guitar tab. Classical gasoline classical gas as recorded by mason williams from the 1968 album the mason williams phonograph record music by mason williams arranged by jim mason this is from the official mason williams tab book. Mason douglas williams born august 24, 1938 is an american classical guitarist, composer, writer, comedian, and poet, best known for his 1968 instrumental classical gas and for his work as a comedy writer on the smothers brothers comedy hour, the glen campbell goodtime hour, and saturday night live. I changed some things around to make it sound more like the original piece. Classical gas guitar tab by mason williams with free online tab player. Download mason williams classical gas sheet music notes and chords for piano. The one track that im not particularly excited about is dootdoot, i find this piece rather annoying and boring even though i do think is pretty funny. Weird al yankovic playing classical gas on accordion.
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Please note that you need to have the guitar pro software before you can start using these the tablature provided is our visitors interpretation of this song but remain a property of their respective authors, artists and labels. The song classical gas was written by mason williams and was first released by mason williams in 1968. The story of the original classical gas video and its recreation. Part of the reason why i put these pdf up is because i cant play most them. Includes easy guitar tab for guitar or guitar 1, range. Classical gas sheet music mason williams piano solo. Admittedly, classical gas was my only familiarity with mason williams. Classical gas, an album by mason williams, mannheim steamroller on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Product information classical gas by mason williams digital.
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