Improvising Blues Guitar

An Introduction to Blues Guitar Styles, Techniques and Improvisation

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John Wheatcroft

Improvising Blues Guitar

An Introduction to Blues Guitar Styles, Techniques and Improvisation

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John Wheatcroft

Improvising Blues Guitar

An Introduction to Blues Guitar Styles, Techniques and Improvisation

Instrumentation Electric Guitar
Composer John Wheatcroft
Series Schott Pop-Styles
Difficulty Level
(medium)
Edition Sheet Music and CD
Publisher Schott Musik
Order no. ED12944

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Language: English
Pages: 224
Release: 22.06.2008
Dimensions: 305 x 230 mm
Weight: 958 g
Rubric: Methods, Improvisation
Genre: Blues, Jazz
ISBN: 9781902455914
ISMN: 9790220125768
EAN: 841886008991

This unique book gives an in-depth insight into blues guitar, from early Chicago Blues, through Memphis and Detroit Blues, the British Blues boom, Jazz Blues and many other blues genres, right up to the blues styles of today's hottest guitarists.Focusing on the playing styles of influential guitarists, author John Wheatcroft teaches the basics of blues improvisation and shows how it has developed over the years. Learn how to solo like classic blues guitarists B. B. King, John Lee Hooker and Albert Collins and then move on to find out more about the playing styles of Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford and many others.Simple step-by-step guides introduce basic techniques, harmony and theory, with demo solos and backing tracks on the accompanying CD.

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original pieces by Artemis/new author
CD containing all the pieces
The pentatonic scale (major and minor) and its fingerboard patterns
basic blues progressions (12-bar, 8-bar)
blues turnarounds
blues techniques: bends, slides, vibrato
note selection: note/chord theory
How to get the sound: gear, guitars, amps, set-up etc
Blues heroes
suggested listening
a brief history of blues guitar

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