This volume of the new series, School of Country Guitar, from Mel Bay includes a from-the-ground-up explanation of one, two and three string guitar bends - a basic essential technique in today's hot country guitar style. A variety of licks in the string bending and western swing lead styles are included. Important chords and useful scales in thirds on all string pairs unlock the secrets of creating interesting original solos. In notation and TAB, includes online of examples. Includes access to online audio.

Introduction
Bluegrass and Advanced Acoustic Styles
June Apple
G Bluegrass Licks and Scales
Understanding Chords
Shape One Chords
Shape Two Chords
Shape Three Chords
Western Swing Rhythm
Ida Red Lead 1
Ida Red Lead 2
Ida Red Lead 3
Hammer-On Steel
Half Step Bends
Half Step Exercise
Whole Step Bends
Whole Step Exercise
Whole Step Seventh
Three String Whole Step
Whole Step Descending Lick
Two String Bending Lick Steel Bend Solo Solo Notes Example Solo Pick Away Licks in Thirds The Number System More on Chords Conclusion/About the author