An in-depth look at the practical and theoretical concepts of traditional and modern blues guitar, covering all the important technical, rhythm and improvisational ideas. The book is divided into three stages: easy blues, blues & blues rock styles, and jazz blues. Stage 1 describes the development and basis of blues guitar, and is particularly appropriate for beginners. Stage 2 goes off more in the rock direction and gives the reader an insight into the concepts and licks of several influential guitarists including Clapton, Hendrix, Robben Ford, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gary Moore, and others. Stage 3 features a number of concepts that come from jazz that can also be used in a blues context. A great number of examples and blues jam tracks appear on the accompanying CD. In notation and tablature.

CONTENTS

Preface
Outline of the Study Plan
CD Playlist
Six Tips for Practicing
The Story of the Blues - How the Blues came to be

Stage 1 - The Blues made easy
Chapter 1 - Blues Basics, Part 1
Chapter 2 - Simple Blues Rhythm Patterns
Chapter 3 - The Turnaround
Chapter 4 - Easy Blues Lead Guitar
Chapter 5 - Easy and Early Blues Styles

Stage 2 -- Blues
Chapter 6 - Blues Basics, Part 2
Chapter 7 -- Blues Rock in the 60's and 70's
Chapter 8 -- Texas Blues
Chapter 9 -- Fusion Blues
Chapter 10 -- Modern Blues Rock
Chapter 11 -- Dominant Jazz Blues
Chapter 12 -- Minor Jazz Blues
Chapter 13 -- Major Jazz Blues
Chapter 14 -- Jazz Blues Comping
Chapter 15 -- Jazz Blues Turnarounds
Chapter 16 -- Jazz Blues Licks and Lines
Chapter 17 -- Classic Blues Sounds