Bottleneck Blues Guitar

A comprehensive instruction guide to blues slide guitar styles. Contains over 25 accurate transcriptions of authentic bottleneck blues tunes by such masters as Son House, Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton and many more.

Topics covered include: turnarounds, bottleneck techniques, blue notes, open G tuning, right-hand techniques, blues licks and phrases, authentic blues rhythms, harmonics, and more. Includes complete transcriptions of Terraplane Blues," "Moon Goin' Down," and "Rhythm in the Blues."

A popular and easy to understand book which teaches and explores the many aspects of bottleneck/slide guitar techniques developed nearly a century ago and made famous through the recordings of legendary blues greats like Robert Johnson, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Muddy Waters. Much of the book is dedicated to teaching you how to use these assorted techniques to make original improvised solos. You will learn to play bottleneck guitar in open D tuning, open E tuning, open A tuning, and standard tuning. Written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

As part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series this comprehensive and thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons contains invaluable tips and instruction implemented throughout the arrangements in this book. The three audio CDs give 3 full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Lesson One: Open G tuning, bottleneck/slide techniques, open D tuning, licks in open tunings. Songs: Banty Rooster, One Kind Favor and Wake Up Mama. Lesson Two: Songs include: You Got To Move, God Moves On The Water and Good Morning Little School Girl. Lesson Three: Songs: I Cant Be Satisfied, Someday Baby, and Roll and Tumble Blues.

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(Homespun Tapes). Includes the book Bottleneck Blues Guitar (14004913) and the DVD Great Bottleneck Blues Lessons (00642091) in one money-saving pack! The book is a comprehensive instruction guide to blues slide guitar styles. Contains over 25 accurate transcriptions of authentic bottleneck blues tunes by such masters as Son House, Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton and many more. The DVD features some of today's greatest proponents of traditional bottleneck/slide guitar playing the soulful sounds that started in the Mississippi Delta and forever changed the world's musical landscape. A great value at only $39.95!

This comprehensive book has 260 pages and over 50 fingerpicking guitar solos in notation and tablature in country blues, Delta blues, ragtime blues, Texas blues and bottleneck styles. An extremely comprehensive blues solo collection.Includes access to online audio

David Hamburger, leading sideman, solo performer and teacher, guides players through this complete introduction to bottleneck slide guitar playing with progressive lessons in open tunings and fingerstyle technique, tips on slide guitars and gear, technical exercises, and full songs. The accompanying CD features all of the music played slowly, then up to tempo. In standard notation with tablature and chord diagrams.

Do you wish you could play your favorite blues music on guitar? Even if you don’t read music, it’s not difficult with Blues Guitar for Dummies. With this hands-on guide, you’ll pick up the fundamentals instantly and start jamming like your favorite blues artists! Blues Guitar for Dummies covers all aspects of blues guitar, showing you how to play scales, chords, progressions, riffs, solos, and more! It’s packed with musical examples, chords charts, and photos that let you explore the genre and play the songs of the great blues musicians. This accessible guide will give you the skills you need to: Choose the right guitar, equipment, and strings Hold, tune, and get situated with your guitar Play barre chords and strum to the rhythm Recognize the structure of a blues song Tackle musical riffs Master melodies and solos Make your guitar sing, cry, and wail Jam to any type of blues In addition to this must-have book, a bonus CD is included so that you can listen to famous songs, practice your riffs and chords, and develop your style as a blues musician. It also features a quick guide to musical notation and suggestions on albums, artists, and guitars for further enjoyment. With Blues Guitar for Dummies, you can re-create the masterpieces of the blues legend without the expensive lessons!

In Rhythm by the Code, Grammy-winning Mike Dowling teaches his method for translating time-honored 3-note swing chords into a simple digital code that will have you playing classic swing songs in little more than the time it takes to read his explanation. No music, no tab, no problem!