Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This cool book/CD pack presents a wide selection of riffs in a variety of styles, just waiting to be used in your solos! The riffs are organized by blues style and by placement within the standard 12-bar format (first, second and final four measures) so you can assemble your solos easily, section by section. This is the ultimate resource for beginning and intermediate blues guitarists seeking a straightforward route to solo-building, as well as for seasoned pros who want to further stock their arsensals. Includes a CD with recorded demos of every lick!
Synopsis
From tips on performing with a band to improving your tone to copping the essential techniques of the blues greats and beyond, 101 Tips and Tricks for Blues Guitar is chock full of pointers to help everyone from the beginning student to the seasoned pro. Here, you'll learn how to: Play with the band, not against it; Become a strong rhythm player; Use the full range of your guitar's natural tone; Find the right kind of pickup for you; and much more! You'll also learn a multitude of techniques, licks, and riffs and tons of other blues licks inspired by the great blues and blues/rock masters. The CD includes demo tracks.