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Blues Grooves for Guitar by Rob Fletcher. This is an essential collection of tips, tricks, techniques and theory that will give your rhythm playing an authentic blues feel. Examples demonstrate everything from basics of rhythm and harmony to comping to the subtleties of Chicago, Texas, Delta and other blues styles. Rob Fletcher's enthusiastic approach makes it fun and easy to learn the vital elements of a great musical tradition. A CD demonstrating all the examples and compositions in the book is included.
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Blues Harmonica for Beginners by Rob Fletcher. This book teaches everything you need to know to get started playing the blues. Starting with the basics of how to hold the instrument correctly and breathe properly, this book will guide you all the way to playing with a classic blues sound. You will learn about tongue blocking, single-note playing, the pucker method, note bending, vibrato, vocal effects, the warble and more. Have fun learning to play licks of the harmonica masters and become a real blues harp player. A CD demonstrating all the examples and for playing along is included! Book & CD.
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Beginning Acoustic Blues Guitar by Lou Manzi.
A perfect book and CD set for beginning
acoustic blues guitarists and those who want to fill in gaps in their
playing. Includes blues theory, chords, left-hand techniques, rhythm
guitar patterns and lessons on blues improvisation. Lots of examples and
easy to read chord diagrams. This book takes you from basic tuning to the
fingerstyle blues of Rev. Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt and others.
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Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar by Lou Manzi.
(DVD & Book set or book alone.)
If you have ever been inspired to play fingerstyle guitar, this is the DVD/book for you. In addition to helping the player just getting started on fingerstyle guitar, it is also great for experienced players who want to enhance their knowledge of the style. Examples are shown in standard music notation and TAB and guide you through everything from basic chord theory and modes to drop D tuning, alternating bass and more. The CD demonstrates all the examples in the book.
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Intermediate Fingerstyle Guitar Lou Manzi and Nat Gunod The perfect continuation of Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar, this book is great for fingerstyle guitarists who know the basics and are ready to take the next step. Topics include alternate tunings, modes, fingerpicking patterns, barre chords, diatonic harmony, special techniques, bass lines and an exploration of styles ranging from Celtic and country blues to contemporary "new age" styles. Also included is an essential chapter on arranging. The CD includes performances of the examples and songs.
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Fingerpicking Pattern Encyclopedia by
Lou Manzi
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