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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!
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Packed with musical examples, chord charts, and photos
Re–create the sounds of the blues masters—without reading music!
Want to play the blues? Can′t read music? No problem! This fun, accessible guide shows you how to play blues scales, chords, progressions, riffs, and solos. From Delta blues and modern blues to blues rock, you′ll see how to use today′s guitars, amplifiers, and effects to play a wide variety of styles, with hands–on guidance on changing strings for when you really boogie down.
Discover how to
- Select the right guitar and accessories
- Develop correct hand position and posture
- Explore acoustic and electric styles
- Tune your axe
- Play like a pro and improvise leads
All this on the Bonus CD–ROM
- All songs and exercises from the book
- Audio and MP3 files as well as a PC interface with track numbers, name, and time included
See the "How to Use the CD" appendix for details and system requirements.
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