Blues in five different keys, plus slide/bottleneck playing in open and standard tunings. Intermediate level. Includes CD. Note/tab, 49 pp.
49-1157
$18.95
ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE
taught by Happy Traum
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Book/3 CD pack. Learn to play country blues in the styles of such greats as Brownie McGhee, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Bill Broonzy and others. You'll soon be playing runs, licks, turnarounds, fill-ins, walking basses and 20 powerful blues songs: "New Stranger Blues," "C.C. Rider," "Rock Me Mama," "My Little Women's So Sweet," "Betty and Dupree," "Goin' Down Slow," "Come Back Baby," more. Beginner/intermediate. Tablature only. Comb-bound. 28 pp.
300-585
$37.50
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ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR ESSENTIALS
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Acoustic Guitar magazine's best lessons for acoustic guitar blues covering the topics of rhythm, lead, fingerpicking, and slide methods. The 10 lessons cover 6 full songs taught by the magazine's foremost teachers. For beginners to intermediate levels. Includes play-a-long CD, note/tab. 66 pp.
49-699186
$19.95
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BACK-UP TRAX - BASIC BLUES FOR GUITAR
by Dix Bruce
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CD/booklet pack. Teaches fourteen blues tunes in a variety of classic styles: country and urban, acoustic and electric, Delta, Texas, Chicago, slide guitar; alternate tuning, traditional and modern blues. Jam along with a hot blues band - using the split track to hear just the melody, rhythm or both. Melodies are recorded at both slow and regular speeds. Note/tab with chords.
02-97224CDB
$14.95
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BEGINNER'S BLUES GUITAR
by Fred Sokolow
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Book/3-CD set. Starting from ground zero, Sokolow teaches you how to accompany yourself while singing the blues. You'll learn to play melodies and solo in several keys, throughout the neck. Helps build the foundation for your understanding of blues guitar techniques and styles for both acoustic and electric guitar. Addresses the simple blues form in E,G, and C, gradually expanding on concepts. Includes simple first position blues scales needed for soloing (both fingerpicking and flatpicking) in the keys of E,G, and C. Note/tab, with lyrics. Beginners. 48 pp.
304-506
$24.95
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BEGINNING ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR: THE COMPLETE ACOUSTIC BLUES METHOD
by Lou Manzi
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Book/CD set. A thorough blues instructional book for acoustic players. Includes blues theory, chords, left-hand techniques, rhythm guitar patterns and lessons on blues improvisation. Lots of examples. Easy to read chord diagrams. Takes you from tuning to the fingerstyle blues of Rev. Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt and others. Note/tab. 95 pp.
20-22866
$19.95
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BEGINNING ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR: THE COMPLETE ACOUSTIC BLUES METHOD
by Lou Manzi
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Book/CD/DVD set. A thorough blues instructional book for acoustic players. Includes blues theory, chords, left-hand techniques, rhythm guitar patterns and lessons on blues improvisation. Lots of examples. Easy to read chord diagrams. Takes you from tuning to the fingerstyle blues of Rev. Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt and others. Note/tab. 95 pp.
20-26146
$25.95
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BEGINNING DELTA BLUES GUITAR
by Fruteland Jackson
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Book/DVD set. Teaches beginners basic chords and strums. Learn authentic blues tunings and their basic chord forms. Teaches Delta slide technique. Note/tab. 47 pp.
20-21928
$23.95
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BEGINNING FINGERSTYLE BLUES GUITAR
by Arnie Berle and Mark Galbo
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Graded exercises take you from the fundamentals of fingerpicking to five authentic blues tunes. Each is illustrated in the book and on the accompanying CD. Note/tab. 96 pp.
01-171390
$21.95
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BEST OF BLUES GUITAR
by Fred Sokolow
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12 great "down home" blues solos, each inspired by an original blues guitar giant like Blind Lemon Jefferson and Robert Johnson. With comments on the styles and trademark licks of the blues legends. Note/tab. Audio available online. Reissue. Beginning/intermediate. 44 pp.
02-94138
$9.95
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BLUES CLASSICS FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR
by Steven Eckels
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12 classic American blues songs arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar. Includes "Frankie and Johnny," "Hesitation Blues," "Freight Train Blues," more. Audio available as a free download. Chord symbols are included for use in ensemble situations. Note/tab. Reissue. 52 pp.
02-95273
$12.95
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BLUES GUITAR - INTRODUCTION TO ACOUSTIC BLUES
by Kenny Sultan
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Book/CD pack. Teaches acoustic blues in five different keys and positions (A,C,D,E, & G) and shows how they can be adapted to any key. Also covers basic blues rhythms and leads, fingerstyle blues including alternating and monotone bass, specific techniques of various players, open tuning, and bottleneck guitar. CD includes each example and song, most of which are played at both slow and regular tempos. Not for absolute beginners--you should know the basic chords and have some experience playing guitar already. Includes lots of songs and examples. Note/tab. 38 pp.
49-000283
$17.95
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BLUES GUITAR EAR TRAINING COURSE
by Brad Davis
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2-CD set. Designed for all levels.The first CD covers acoustic blues and the second, electric blues. Walks you through simple tried and true steps that make ear training a breeze! Learn to correctly hum blues licks, memorize a variety of licks in several different key signatures, and transpose what you memorize into alternate key signatures.
02-99897CDB
$14.95
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BLUES GUITAR FROM SCRATCH
by Bruce Emery
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Fundamental riffs, chords and scales, plus slide technique. Emery has split volume 3 of his "Skeptical Guitarist" theory series into 2 books - blues and jazz. Now teaches slide technique. There are more 12-bar blues examples and a section on major pentatonic scales; 20 more pages! If you haven't yet discovered Emery you are in for an unexpected treat! He is funny, clear and totally non-intimidating. Recommended. Spiralbound, 88 pp.
578-11
$16.50
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BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS
by Kenny Sultan
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Kenny's arrangements allow you to explore the styles of Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Blake, Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Boy Fuller, and Big Bill Broonzy. Includes CD. Note/tab, 47 pp.
49-1181
$19.95
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BLUES SOLOS FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR
taught by Johnny Norris
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16 easy blues solos are taught in this superb book/CD pack! Beginning players with basic chord knowledge will find these solos easy and enjoyable to play. Fingerstyle and flatpicking techniques are both covered. Note/tab; 48 pp.
01-953690
$19.95
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BLUES TURNAROUNDS - A COMPENDIUM OF PATTERNS & PHRASES FOR GUITAR
by Dave Rubin and Rusty Zinn
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Book/CD pack. 76 essential turnarounds drawn from classic and modern blues masters including Lonnie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Hollywood Fats, Robert Junior, and others. Contains a variety of blues styles: slow blues, fast swing blues, etc. For each turnaround you'll learn who used it, where it works best, and how it works. With a short but interesting history of blues turnarounds. CD includes demos of all turnarounds. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-695602
$14.95
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COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR
taught by Stefan Grossman
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Book/ 3 CD set! Teaches eight fingerstyle country blues guitar tunes: "Cocaine Blues," "Crow Jane," "Come Back Baby," "Monday Morning Blues," "Canned Heat," "Keep It Clean," "Hunkie Tunkie Blues," "You Got the Pocketbook, I Got the Key." The 3 CDs offer 3 hours of phrase-by-phrase instruction. Note/tab. 24 pp.
02-99465BCD
$24.95
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DELTA BLUES GUITAR
by Stefan Grossman
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Transcriptions of 26 solos by Charley Patton, Robert Johnson, Skip James, and other Delta greats. Revised edition (1988). Recommended. Note/tab, 112 pp.
01-000106
$27.95
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DUCK BAKER'S FINGERSTYLE BLUES GUITAR 101
by Duck Baker
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Book/CD set. 12 acoustic blues guitar solos that successfully capture the myriad influences comprising classic American blues. Covers chords, scales, keys and turnarounds. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 80 pp.
02-95068BCD
$19.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR: COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR
ed. & trans. by Stefan Grossman
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Book/CD set. Study the true roots of modern blues. The CD contains the original artist's recordings and the transcriptions are by one of the best! Artists includes Scrapper Blackwell, Blind Blake, Big Bill Broonzy, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Lonnie Johnson, Charley Jordan, and Josh White. Includes lyrics. Note/tab. 96 pp.
20-25983
$19.95
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FINGERPICKING GUITAR TECHNIQUES
taught by Stefan Grossman
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Book/3-CD set. Basic fingerpicking styles are illustrated in all the major keys. The technique of the alternating bass is introduced in various settings (both in standard and open tunings). The styles and techniques of Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller, Sam McGee, Skip James, Willie Brown and Tommy Johnson are explored. Note/tab. Beginner/intermediate. 24 pp.
02-20619BCD
$24.95
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FRETBOARD ROADMAPS BLUES GUITAR
by Fred Sokolow
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Essential fretboard patterns that all great blues guitarists know and use. Teaches how to: play lead and rhythm anywhere on the fretboard, in any key; play a variety of lead styles; play chords and progressions anywhere on the fretboard, in any key; and more. Each chapter presents a pattern and shows how to use it along with tips and insights. For beginning to advanced players. Includes CD. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-695350
$14.95
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INTERMEDIATE ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR
by Lou Manzi
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Book/CD set. Reviews technique, standard notation and theory. Takes a quick look at 12-bar, 16-bar and 9-bar blues progressions. Delves into scale- and arpeggio-based blues soloing; how to use 3rds, 6ths, 10ths and triads in song arrangements; extended dominant chords and jazz blues; and open tunings. Concludes with fingerstyle pieces in the styles of some of the masters. 79 pp.
20-24203
$19.95
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CD - LET'S JAM! CD UNPLUGGED
by Peter Vogl
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17 play-along acoustic tracks covering rock, reggae, country and blues. Jam along with a band of unplugged instruments (guitar, bass, piano, and hand percussion) recorded "live" by top studio musicians in major and minor keys. Perfect for the guitarist looking to practice lead or rhythm, but also works well for bass, keyboards, drums and harmonica. Includes a 16 page booklet with rhythm charts and soloing tips for each song.
56-30
$9.95
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MASTERING ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR: THE COMPLETE ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR METHOD
by Lou Manzi
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Book/CD set. The conclusion of the series reviews transposition then jumps to great acoustic blues. An in-depth exploration of fingerstyle blues - with lots of pieces in standard, open & alternate tunings. Covers slide technique, pentatonic and blues scale theory & 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. 79 pp.
20-24206
$19.95
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MASTERPIECES OF COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR
taught by Woody Mann
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Book/3 CD set. From the playing of Blind Blake, Bo Carter, Scrapper Blackwell, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Boy Fuller, Tommy Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy and Josh White. An excellent series to learn various country blues styles and techniques. Note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction for "Weeping Willow," "Policy Blues," "Bye Bye Blues," "Long Tall Mama," "Good Gal, " "Kokomo Blues," "Chump Man Blues," "Southern Rag" and "Oh Glory How Happy I Am." CDs feature three full hours of instruction. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-20498BCD
$24.95
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MISSISSIPPI DELTA BLUES FINGERSTYLE SOLOS MADE EASY
by Larry McCabe
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Book/CD set. For guitarists who are starting to learn blues fingerpicking- or, it can be used by an ambitious total beginner. The arrangements, in note/tab, include new blues songs, standards, introductions, turnarounds, more. All songs included on the CD. Beginners. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-99566BCD
$14.95
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PROGRESSIVE BLUES FINGERPICKING GUITAR
by Brett Duncan
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Book/CD set. Teaches all the popular left and right hand techniques used in traditional and contemporary blues fingerpicking guitar. Covers blues progressions and blues fingerpicking styles such as the constant bass line style, alternating thumb style and blues slide. You do not need to read music to use this book. Note/tab, 59 pp.
571-69321
$24.95
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THE ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR - THE BASICS
by Woody Mann
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Book/DVD pack. Woody shows you practical ways to develop fundamental technique and offers insights into the musical logic of blues guitar. Learn blues in the keys of D,G,C,E and A, from masters such as Robert Johnson, Blind Blake, Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Minnie, more. Each song illustrates how to play melodies and bass lines simultaneously, and how to play off the chords and improvise within a song. Songs include "Old Country Rock," "Saturday Night Rub," "One Time Blues," "Soo Cow Soo," "Pig Meat Strut" and "South Carolina Rag." Beginner level. Note/tab. 23 page book with 82 minute DVD.
01-365087
$24.95
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THE ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR - THE LOGIC OF THE FRETBOARD
by Woody Mann
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Book/DVD pack. The ability to improvise and create variations within a song is the essence of the great acoustic blues guitarists. Learn a new approach to seeing the fretboard, breaking down chord blocks into smaller pieces and connecting them throughout the fretboard. Using this you can create melodies and harmonies from simple, moveable chord shapes by relying on logic instead of memorized barre chords or scale patterns. And Woody's approach to varying melody and bass lines against each other will help you develop a more syncopated and stronger picking technique. Songs include "Crow Jane," "Cold Rainy Day," "Bye Bye Blues," "Sweet Jivin' Mama," "Policy Blues" and "It is No Secret." Note/tab. 23 page book, 84 minute DVD.
01-365098
$24.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF BLUES GUITAR
by Mike Christiansen
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Book/DVD set. Learn the blues progression, the blues scale, blues chords including power chords, moveable chords, 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 techniques such as double stops, bending, hammering and pulling-off, blues licks, and bass line accompaniments, plus how to build and play an improvised solo. Dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! Note/tab. 80 pp. DVD is 90 min.
02-94699DP
$19.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF BLUES GUITAR
by Mike Christiansen
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Book/CD/DVD set. In-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar. Learn the blues progression, blues chords, strum patterns, how to accompany a blues song, moveable chords, barre chords, the blues scale, turnarounds, fill-ins, the capo, double stops, blues licks, bass line accompaniments, blues techniques, how to build and play an improvised solo, and fingerpicking blues. Also includes dozens of blues solos and 9 new blues songs! Note/tab. 80 pp. DVD is 90 min.
02-94699SET
$24.95
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Acoustic Blues Guitar
Acoustic Blues Guitar Personalities
ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES - KENNY SULTAN: GUITAR BLUES
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Book/CD set. Sultan is one of the best blues guitarists and instructors in the country. This book is a virtual encyclopedia of licks and patterns. Kenny walks you through the key aspects of each piece on the CD. Includes "Cascade Rag," "Funky Butt," "Sick Boogie," "If The Shoe Fits," more. Note/tab. 71 pp.
03-006
$21.95
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ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES - MIKE DOWLING: UPTOWN BLUES
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Book/CD set. Dowling, a true master, performs a unique blend of blues, ragtime, swing, bluegrass and roots music. 15 are transcribed, by Mike himself, in standard and open tunings. On the CD he walks you through the key aspects of each. Includes "Amazing Grace," "Jan's Song," "Swamp Dog Blues," "String Crazy," more, including all the pieces from the DVD of the same title. Note/tab. 117 pp.
03-007
$24.95
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ACOUSTIC SOLO SERIES - ACOUSTIC BLUES SOLOS
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Book/CD set. 12 songs from 3 Grammy-nominated artists: Mike Dowling, Al Petteway and Kenny Sultan. Includes "Eureka Hotel,'" "Cascade Rag," "If The Shoe Fits," "Meant To Be," "Minor Thing," "Bottleneck March," "Fishin' In The Wind," "Honky Tonk," "Johnson City Rag," "Lightnin' Strikes," "Rosalie," and "The Sick Boogie." Trancribed by the artists. Note/tab, with performance notes. CD includes the original recordings. 83 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 08/02/08
03-011
$24.95
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AVALON BLUES: THE GUITAR OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT, VOL. 2
taught by Stefan Grossman
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Book/3-CD set. This thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons contains invaluable tips and instruction implemented throughout the arrangements. The three CDs give 3 full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Lesson One: Altered tuning (Open D). Songs: "Avalon Blues," "Sliding Delta," "If You Dont Want Me," and "Payday." Lesson Two: "Coffee Blues," "Monday Morning Blues," and "Candyman." Lesson Three: "C.C. Rider," "See See Rider," "Stack OLee Blues," "Big Leg Blues," "Ill Go With Her Blues," and "Corrina, Corrina." Intermediate. 32 pp.
02-20495BCD
$24.95
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BLUES AND RAGTIME FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
taught by Dave Van Ronk
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In this book and 3 CD set Van Ronk presents his arrangements of blues and classic rags. The book includes a conversation with Dave, a discography, and six tunes in note/tab. For the intermediate player. Titles include: "One Kind Favor," "Sunday Street," "Midnight Hour Blues," more. 32 pp.
02-99470BCD
$24.95
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BOOK'S BLUES BOOK - THE SONGS AND FINGERSTYLE GUITAR ARRANGEMENTS OF ROY BOOK BINDER
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Book/CD pack. A seasoned vet with a unique sound, Roy Book Binder has been singing, playing guitar, and writing songs since the '60s. Here he presents traditional and original blues tunes that have delighted his audiences for years: "The Preacher Picked the Guitar," "St. Pete Blues," "New Age Woman Blues," "Rag Mama," "Travelin' Man," "'Lectric Chair Blues," more, 16 in all. Features an intro from Roy, notes on the songs, note-for-note transcriptions, and a CD to make learning easier. Note/tab. 63 pp.
49-695808
$19.95
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CLASSICS OF COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR
taught by Rory Block
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Rory Block performs and shows a phrase-by-phrase breakdown of fingerstyle pieces by Blind Willie McTell, Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James, Tommy Johnson, and others. Pieces include "Statesboro Blues," "Canned Heat," "Big Road Blues," others. CD included. Note/tab, 31 pp.
49-699065
$19.95
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COMPLETE COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR BOOK
by Stefan Grossman
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Over 50 arrangements of country, Delta, ragtime and Texas blues, plus bottleneck blues style. With song histories and performance notes. Includes "A Definition of the Blues" from an interview with W.C. Handy. Note/tab. Includes 2 CDs.
02-94710BCD
$35.00
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DUCK BAKER'S FINGERSTYLE BLUES GUITAR 101
by Duck Baker
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Book/CD set. 12 acoustic blues guitar solos that successfully capture the myriad influences comprising classic American blues. Covers chords, scales, keys and turnarounds. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 80 pp.
02-95068BCD
$19.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR - BLIND BLAKE
transcribed by Stefan Grossman
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Book/CD set. Provides a unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan's expert transcriptions are accompanied by a CD containing the original artist's recordings. Includes "Georgia Bound," "Diddie Wa Diddie," "He's In The Jailhouse Now," "Police Dog Blues," "Wabash Rag," 11 more. Note/tab. 95 pp.
05-3432CD
$19.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR - BLIND BOY FULLER
by Stefan Grossman
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Book/CD set. 19 songs, including "Black and Tan," "Meat Shakin' Woman," "Mama Let Me Lay It On You," "Screaming and Crying Blues," more. Biographical information. CD includes original recordings. Note/tab. 88 pp.
05-3270CD
$19.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR - DELTA BLUES GUITAR
ed. & trans. by Stefan Grossman
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Book/CD set. Provides a unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan's expert transcriptions are accompanied by a CD containing the original artists' recordings: including Willie Brown, Son House, Skip James, Hambone Willie Newbern, Charlie Patton, Arthur Pettis and Robert Wilkins. Titles include "M & O Blues," "Devil Got My Woman," "Roll And Tumble Blues," "Stone Pony Blues," 10 more. Note/tab, full lyrics. 64 pp.
20-25980
$19.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR - REV. GARY DAVIS
by Stefan Grossman
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Book/CD set. 13 transcriptions of pieces by Davis in note/tab. Also includes a short bio of Davis and explanation of his techniques. CD contains the original artists' recordings: "Pure Religion," "You Better Mind," "Cocaine Blues," "A Little More Faith," more. 80 pp.
05-3175CD
$19.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR - THE MUSIC OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT
by Stefan Grossman
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Book/2-CD set. 26 favorites from the beloved fingerstyle guitarist, including "Avalon Blues," "Monday Morning Blues," "Got the Blues, Can't Be Satisfied," "Candyman", and more. In tablature only. Full lyrics. 96 pp.
05-3176CD
$21.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR: COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR
ed. & trans. by Stefan Grossman
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Book/CD set. Study the true roots of modern blues. The CD contains the original artist's recordings and the transcriptions are by one of the best! Artists includes Scrapper Blackwell, Blind Blake, Big Bill Broonzy, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Lonnie Johnson, Charley Jordan, and Josh White. Includes lyrics. Note/tab. 96 pp.
20-25983
$19.95
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ERIC CLAPTON - ME AND MR. JOHNSON
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Clapton's tribute to his guitar hero Robert Johnson features 14 classic blues tracks, all transcribed here note for note: "Come On in My Kitchen," "Hell Hound on My Trail," "If I Had Possession over Judgment Day," "Kind Hearted Woman Blues," "Last Fair Deal Gone Down," "Love in Vain Blues," "Me and the Devil Blues," "Milkcow's Calf Blues," "Stop Breakin' Down Blues," "They're Red Hot," "When You Got a Good Friend," more. Note/tab. 102 pp.
49-690716
$19.95
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FOLK AND BLUES FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
taught by Dave Van Ronk
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The book includes an interview, discography, and 11 tunes in note/tab. The 3 included CDs teach the 11 tunes, including "Green Green Rocky Road," "Kansas City Blues," "Sportin' Life Blues," more. For the intermediate player. 32 pp.
02-99469BCD
$24.95
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GREAT BLUES SOLOS QWIKGUIDE
by Fred Sokolow
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Book/CD set. These original tunes were inspired by the great "first generation" acoustic blues guitarists: Huddie Ledbetter, Mance Lipscomb, Gary Davis, Jesse Fuller, Blind Blake, and others. Several are in alternate tunings. Fred describes his inspiration for each piece and performs each on the CD. Note/tab with suggested back-up chords. /quick guide/ /quikguide/ Intermediate. 70 pp.
02-21226BCD
$7.95
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HOLY BLUES OF REV. GARY DAVIS
taught by Stefan Grossman
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Six of Davis' gospel songs are presented. The included three CDs teach these arrangements phrase by phrase and present the original recordings. For the intermediate to advanced fingerstyle guitarist. Note/tab. 24 pp.
02-99463BCD
$24.95
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LEAD BELLY: NO STRANGER TO THE BLUES
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32 songs by Huddie Ledbetter (Leadbelly) presented in note/tab with the complete lyrics, instructions on tuning and other background information. Songs include "Alabama Bound," "Black Girl," "Dekalb Blues," "Easy Rider," "Rock Island Line," "You Know I Got To Do It," more. Numerous photos as well. 127 pp.
68-24
$19.95
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MBGU FINGERSTYLE CURRICULUM: BEST BLUES SOLOS
by William Gangel; edited by Stephen Siktberg
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Book/CD set. A variety of pieces ranging in style from traditional country blues to contemporary blues. Arrangements of well-known blues standards such as "St. Louis Blues" and "St. James Infirmary" are included. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 120 pp.
02-21365BCD
$24.95
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ORIGINAL AMERICAN BLUES
arranged and recorded by Lisle Crowley
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Easy-intermediate arrangements of a variety of styles of solo fingerstyle blues guitar using the vocal melody and various bass accompaniments by masters like Blind Lemon Jefferson, Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Blake, Lonnie Johnson, more. CD included. 31 songs. Note/tab with full lyrics. 112 pp.
225-4094
$19.95
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RAGTIME BLUES GUITAR OF REV. GARY DAVIS
taught by Stefan Grossman
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Davis was a musical giant, spanning a wide range of techniques and styles. He played with his thumb and index finger to pick out complex melodies, rhythmic licks and lightning fast single-string runs. Seven of his blues songs are presented here. The included 3 CDs teach these arrangements phrase by phrase along with the original recordings. Note/tab. 40 pp.
02-99464BCD
$24.95
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ROBERT JOHNSON - KING OF THE DELTA BLUES: GUITAR TRANSCRIPTIONS AND DETAILED LESSONS FOR 29 SONGS
by Dave Rubin
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Explore the style of the most legendary bluesman of all time with this edition written by noted blues expert Dave Rubin. It includes an introduction/biography, a tuning chart, and detailed analysis of 29 classic blues tunes including "Drunken Hearted Man," "Cross Roads Blues," "Love in Vain Blues," "Hell Hound on My Trail," "Terraplane Blues," "Sweet Home Chicago," more. 71 pp.
49-660066
$16.95
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ROBERT JOHNSON - SIGNATURE LICKS
by Dave Rubin
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Book/CD pack. Features in-depth lessons and audio examples of 15 famous songs, including "Cross Road Blues (Crossroads)," "Sweet Home Chicago," "Walkin' Blues," more. With extensive notes on tunings, arrangements, fingerstyle techniques, and guitars. 63 pp.
49-695264
$22.95
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ROBERT JOHNSON - THE NEW TRANSCRIPTIONS
music transcriptions by Pete Billman
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Complete lyrics and note-for-note transcriptions of all 29 of this Mississippi blues legend's recordings, in chronological order (plus two alternate takes). Transcribed from original 78s, with breakthrough discoveries about tunings, capo placement and more! Note/tab; 199 pp.
49-690271
$24.95
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ROOTS AND BLUES - FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
by Steve James
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From the producers of Acoustic Guitar Magazine comes a treasure trove of traditional American guitar styles in this unique book/CD pack. Guitarists will learn fingerpicking and slide techniques not through dry exercises but by playing 25 songs from James' own repertoire and from such masters as Furry Lewis, Blind Willie McTell, Sam McGee, and Mance Lipscomb. Note/tab. 94 pp.
49-699214
$19.95
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SHAKE THAT THING: THE GUITAR OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT, VOL. 1
taught by Stefan Grossman
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3-CD/booklet set. This thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons contains invaluable tips and instruction implemented throughout the arrangements. The three CDs give 3 full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Lesson One: Alternating bass, dampening technique, and songs: "Shake That Thing," "Spike Drivers Blues," "Joe Turner Blues," "Casey Jones," and "Got The Blues, Cant Be Satisfied." Lesson Two: "Im Satisfied," "Make Me A Pallet On The Floor," "Nobodys Dirty Business," and "Taint Nobodys Dirty Business If I Do, Part II," Lesson Three: "Spider, Spider," "Richland Woman Blues," "Louis Collins," and "Let The Mermaids Flirt With Me." Intermediate. 32 pp.
02-20494BCD
$24.95
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THE ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR - RAGTIME & GOSPEL
by Woody Mann
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Book/DVD pack. Woody teaches six of Rev. Gary Davis' ragtime and gospel originals note-for-note, detailing and explaining the picking techniques, chord positions and fine points of phrasing. He goes on to explore syncopated picking ideas, new approaches to chords and melodies, and explains how to apply Davis' method for creating endless variations and improvisations within a song. Includes "O Glory," "Let Us Get Together," "Death Don't Have No Mercy," "Hesitation Blues," "Make Believe Stunt" and "I Am the Light of This World." Note/tab. 24 page book with 82 minute DVD.
01-365109
$24.95
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THE CHRIS SMITHER SONGBOOK, VOLUME 1
by Chris Smither
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Tablature, lyrics and commentary for 13 originals, covers and traditional tunes. The tunes are taken from four of Chris' earliest CDs. Includes: "Happier Blue," "Link of Chain," "Up On the Lowdown," "Love You Like A Man," "I Am the Ride," "Homunculus," "The Devil's Real," "Rosalie," "Already Gone," "Footloose," "Jailhouse Blues," "Statesboro Blues" and "Rock 'n Roll Doctor." Wirebound. Note/tab. 63 pp.
596-2
$22.00
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THE CHRIS SMITHER SONGBOOK, VOLUME II
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Transcriptions of 15 songs selected from all of Chris's records. Includes: "Another Way to Find You," "Can't Shake These Blues," "Cave Man," "Dust My Broom," "Drive You Home Again," "Every Mother's Son," "Help Me Now," "Hey Hey Hey," "Hold On I," "Hold On II," "I Feel the Same," "No Love Today," "Slow Surprise," "Small Revelations" and "Winsome Smile." Includes lyrics and some great photos. Note/tab. 65 pp.
596-1
$22.00
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THE GUITAR OF BIG BILL BROONZY
taught by Woody Mann
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Broonzy was a master of ragtime and country blues guitar. Mann explores his technique and style. The three companion CDs contain three hours of note-by-note instruction. Note/tab. 24 pp.
02-98508BCD
$24.95
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THE GUITAR OF BLIND BLAKE
taught by Woody Mann
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Book/3-CD set. Mann explores the ideas, techniques, and style of the legendary Blind Blake. The CDs contain three full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Teaches "Black Dog Blues," "Bad Feeling Blues," "Sweet Jivin' Mama," "Diddie Wa Diddie," "Blind Arthur's Breakdown." Note/tab. 24 pp.
02-98507BCD
$24.95
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THE GUITAR OF ROBERT JOHNSON
taught by Woody Mann
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Book/3-CD set. It was rumored that Johnson sold his soul to the devil to play the blues so well! Mann teaches many of Johnson's amazing guitar techniques and musical ideas. Includes: "Kindhearted Woman Blues," "Me and the Devil," "Hellhound on My Trail," "Ramblin on My Mind," "Crossroad Blues" and "Terraplane Blues." From Stephan Grossman's Guitar Workshop. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 24 pp.
02-20911BCD
$24.95
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Acoustic Blues Guitar
Acoustic Blues Guitar Personalities
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