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Books

All books published by Alfred Publishing, and can be ordered at:

Blues Lead Guitar Solos (#21939)

The Ultimate Guide to Playing Great Leads
Each of the sixteen full-length solos provided in this book is discussed in detail, covering everything from blues form to soloing structure and technique. Many blues solo styles, including Chicago, Delta, rock, funk, jump, jazz and minor, are analyzed rhythmically, harmonically and emotionally to help you learn how to create a strong musical statement.

96 pages Book & CD

Guitar Roots: Chicago Blues (#18483)

This book is designed for guitar players who love the blues and want to become more familiar with Chicago-Style blues. Great Chicago blues arepggios and licks are included along with lessons on chord progressions, turnarounds, gospel blues and more. There is loads of Chicago blues trivia and interesting facts. Easy-to-read examples are shown in standard music notation and TAB. The CD includes examples to make learning easier.

Blues Guitar Techniques (#14919)

This book is packaged with a play-along CD at an unbeatable price, and full of pictures of the pros in action, providing motivation for students. The gradual and rewarding learning pace is based on sound educational values loved by teachers and students alike.

By Wayne Riker And Matt Smith. Book & CD. 56 pages.

Blues Lick Encyclopedia (#18503)

Over 300 guitar licks licks, intros and turnarounds in delta, Chicago, Texas, rock, country, swing, minor and slide blues styles. Includes sections on how to read music, blues techniques and a handy table of scales. Everything is shown in easy-to-read standard music notation and TAB. The CD includes a demonstration of all the licks.

96 pages Book & CD

Mastering Blues Guitar (#8234)

This advanced volume in the comprehensive method
for blues guitarists is also a great DVD for rock
players who want to develop a blues edge. Covers
theory from blues scales, composite scales, and
the Mixolydian mode to arpeggio superimpositions
and the 8-bar blues form, with examples of gospel
blues, minor blues, and more. Also includes licks
in the styles of blues masters such as Muddy Waters,
Big Bill Broonzy, Freddie King, B. B. King, John Lee
Hooker and many others.

DVD running time: 60 mins

Easy Blues Licks DVD (#23225)

Finally, you can learn cool licks, riffs, songs, and grooves-in a variety of styles-just by watching and doing. When there is no reading required, a new world is opened to all of us who love music, want to learn a lot more, but don't have the time for all that standard music notation and theory. Countless musicians have learned this way from friends, family and teachers. But now, with this exciting new video series, you can learn from the pros in an easy-going and fun way. With this DVD series, learning music has never been so quick, exciting or enjoyable.

"Easy Blues Guitar Licks" shows you essential blues riffs, licks and phrases. You'll learn blues rhythm guitar patterns, left-hand techniques (including slides, trills, hammer-ons, pull-offs, vibrato and bending), and right-hand techniques such as sweep picking and pick attack. This DVD also includes a basic analysis of solos and covers the 12-bar blues form.