Product Number:
94699EB
Format:
eBook + Online Audio/Video
Skill Level:
Beginning
Notation Type:
Standard Notation and Tab
Pages:
80
Binding:
eBook
ISBN:
1-6097-4981-2
ISBN13:
978-16097-4981-1
Series:
You Can Teach Yourself
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
10/7/2010
A truly enjoyable in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar! Learn the blues progression the blues scale, blues chords including power chords, moveable chords, and barre chords, strum patterns, and how to accompany a blues song in 6/8 or 12/8 time. Addresses blues in minor keys, fingerpicking blues, turnarounds, fill-ins, the capo, blues technique such as double stops, bending, hammering and pulling-off, blues licks, and bass line accompaniments, plus how to build and play an improvised solo. Include dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! Written in standard notation and tablature.
The companion recording is in stereo play-along format and features the earthy blues guitar and vocal stylings of author Mike Christiansen. An instructional recording, it contains all of the examples found in the book. The instrumentation on the recording is rhythm guitar, vocals, and some of the examples have a lead guitar track. Includes access to online audio and video.
Baby Don't Love Me
Be Your Puppet
Beg, Steal Or Borrow
Good Mornin' Blues
Jimmy's Shuffle
Stay Away From Mine
Swamp Blues
The Tie
Worn Out Shoes
You're The Cure
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