Dave Rubin

12-Bar Blues Guitar Licks

The world of electric blues guitar is rich with many styles linked to players who have achieved legendary status over the last century. In 12-Bar Blues Guitar Licks, author, guitarist, and blues historian Dave Rubin shows you how to play in the style of your favorite blues guitar heroes, ranging from the early 20th century to the modern era. Each guitarist's style is presented in a quick and straightforward collection of short licks and phrases. Artists covered include: T-Bone Walker, Johnny Moore, B.B. King, Otis Rush, Albert Collins, Freddie King, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and many more! As a bonus, each lick is demonstrated on the accompanying audio, capturing the phrasing that's essential to master for this way of playing.

The accompanying audio is accessed through Hal Leonard's popular MyLibrary system using the provided code. The audio can be streamed or downloaded and includes PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.