Blues

Blues
Author: Dick Weissman
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2005
Genre: Blues (Music)
ISBN: 9780415970686

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Blues Guitar Basics: Steps One & Two Combined with CD (Audio)

Blues Guitar Basics: Steps One & Two Combined with CD (Audio)
Author: Keith Wyatt
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1997
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781576236383

Take the first step towards mastering blues guitar. This book & CD will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing blues guitar, including shuffle rhythms, turnarounds, blues soloing, call-and-response patterns, play-along "jam" tracks, slow blues, blues scale positions, and the "B.B. King secret scale pattern." Includes complete play-along tracks on CD.

Beyond Basics

Beyond Basics
Author: Keith Wyatt
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1997-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769200385

Acoustic Blues Guitar teaches blues chord forms, stylistic licks and patterns, blues scales, turnarounds, solo country blues style guitar, independent bass line and melody ideas, and more. The book includes a full-color photo section showing all types of slides. Written in standard notation and tablature.

Blues You Can Use (Music Instruction)

Blues You Can Use (Music Instruction)
Author: John Ganapes
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1995-10-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476857385

(Guitar Educational). A comprehensive source designed to help guitarists develop both lead and rhythm playing. Covers: Texas, Delta, R&B, early rock and roll, gospel, blues/rock and more. Includes 21 complete solos; chord progressions and riffs; turnarounds; moveable scales and more. The audio features leads and full band backing.

Piedmont Style Country Blues Guitar Basics

Piedmont Style Country Blues Guitar Basics
Author: Valerie Turner
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-07-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780999067000

Piedmont Style Country Blues Guitar Basics presents accessible guitar arrangements inspired by the repertoires of Country Blues artists like Mississippi John Hurt, John Cephas, Elizabeth Cotten, Mance Lipscomb, John Jackson, Blind Willie McTell, Lead Belly, Papa Charlie Jackson, Rev. Gary Davis, Furry Lewis, and Son House. With over 20 music arrangements aimed at the beginner and intermediate levels, the songs in this book span a variety of keys, tunings, and timings, and are represented using a combination of chord charts, tablature, standard music notation, and accompanying audio. Interesting photographs, lyrics, and anecdotes round out the book and add to its charm.

Complete Acoustic Blues Method

Complete Acoustic Blues Method
Author: Lou Manzi
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2006-06
Genre: Guitar
ISBN: 9780739038291

The conclusion of this power-packed acoustic blues guitar method begins with a review of transposition and immediately proceeds to great acoustic blues music. It provides an in-depth and exciting exploration of fingerstyle blues---with lots of pieces in standard, open and alternate tunings. Slide guitar technique is also covered, with examples in standard and open tunings. The book takes a much closer look at pentatonic and blues scale theory and application. Modal theory is introduced, with special attention given to the Mixolydian and Dorian modes. Jazz blues, walking bass lines, popping the bass and advanced muting techniques are all covered as well. Any player, no matter how advanced, can improve their playing and learn lots of great music with this book.

How to Play Blues Guitar: the Basics and Beyond

How to Play Blues Guitar: the Basics and Beyond
Author: Richard Johnston
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2002-06-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781617744891

(Book). Packed with musical examples, charts and photos, this is a complete, step-by-step course for learning acoustic or electric blues guitar. In-depth lessons teach you to build your own style while exploring the music of traditional bluesmen and modern stars. From practicing your scales and turn-arounds to breaking out Chicago-style, this book from the former editor of Guitar Player brings you: essential lessons on blues basics; insights into the music of masters like B.B. King, Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy and many others; advice on selecting gear and setting up your guitar; a great blues discography; and even free access to audio lessons on the web!

Basic Blues Harmonica Method Level 1

Basic Blues Harmonica Method Level 1
Author: David Barrett
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2015-08-20
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619115220

Basic Blues Harmonica Method is geared toward getting you playing blues harmonica as fast as possible. The songs and exercises have been designed to get you comfortable with moving around the instrument and allow you to take fulladvantage of the great sounding patterns available on your harmonica, without first having to learn advanced techniques such as bending. The basic techniques covered are single hole embouchure, tongue block embouchure and octaves. You'll be able to achieve that bluesy feel, without bending notes, by learning how to play in 3rd position. You'll also learn single note patterns and rhythms that will help you develop your motor skills and tone. This book is packed with song examples that sound great, even at this beginning stage. The online audio download that accompanies the book contains eight jam tracks for you to play along with. These jam tracks use harmonica-friendly keys and a widevariety of tempos and grooves to fit whatever mood you're in. The instruction portion of this book/audio set teaches phrasing within the 12 bar structure. Includes access to online audio

Beginning Fingerstyle Blues Guitar

Beginning Fingerstyle Blues Guitar
Author: Arnie Berle
Publisher: Guitar Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1993
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780825625565

Graded exercises take you from the fundamentals of fingerpicking to five authentic blues tunes. All exercises and pieces printed in the book are played in addition to some extra explanation of the concepts and techniques presented.