Allan Holdsworth

Holdsworth was known for his estoteric and idiosyncratic usage of advanced music theory concepts, especially in regards to melody and harmony. His music incorporates a vast array of complex chord progressions, often using unusual chord shapes in an abstract way based on his understanding of "chord scales", and intricate improvised solos, frequently across shifting tonal centres. He used myriad scale forms often derived from those such as the lydian, diminished, harmonic major, augmented, whole tone, chromatic and altered scales, among others, often resulting in an unpredictable and dissonant "outside" sound. His unique legato soloing technique stemmed from his original desire to play the saxophone. Unable to afford one, he strove to use the guitar to create similarly smooth lines of notes. He also became associated with playing an early form of guitar synthesizer called the SynthAxe, a company he endorsed in the 1980s.


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Total 17 sheet(s) found, listing between 0 - 17.
Song | Added By | Pages | Instruments | Sheet Type | File |
Don't Rock the Jukebox |
iwebster1 (16)
4971d ago
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3 | Piano | Original |
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Green |
siewcoa (15)
5044d ago
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3 | Vocal | Other |
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The girl in the tea shop |
siewcoa (15)
5044d ago
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2 | Piano, Guitar, Vocal | Other |
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Green |
siewcoa (15)
5067d ago
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3 | Piano, Vocal | Other |
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Gentle God |
noelmutuc (57)
5078d ago
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4 | Piano, Vocal | Original |
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Proto Cosmos |
Jazzid (3)
5095d ago
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1 | Piano, Guitar, Bass | Transcription |
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song |
ubugme (307)
5105d ago
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12 | Guitar | Other |
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bella lullaby |
alvira (2)
5133d ago
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1 | Piano | Other |
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Guitar Astronaut |
panagiotis01 (38)
5167d ago
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4 | Guitar | Book |
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Honey in Duh Rock SATB |
junurbano5565 (84)
5172d ago
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8 | Piano, Vocal | Transcription |
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Tokyo Dream |
rwe333 (6)
5174d ago
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2 | Guitar | Book |
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Tokyo Dream |
rwe333 (6)
5174d ago
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2 | Guitar | Book |
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City Nights |
urec13 (2)
5200d ago
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5 | Guitar | Transcription |
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Reaching for the uncommon chord |
ethen (5)
5213d ago
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55 | Guitar | Book |
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City Nights |
openstring (2)
5215d ago
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5 | Guitar | Transcription |
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Chauve, Thierry |
nari (4)
5267d ago
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2 | Piano | Original |
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Lines and chord shapes |
turner6 (1)
5331d ago
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1 | Guitar | Transcription |
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