Blues Guitar For DummiesWant to become the coolest possible version of yourself? Time to jump into learning the blues guitar. Even if you don’t read music, Blues Guitar For Dummies lets you pick up the fundamentals and start jamming like your favorite blues artists. Blues Guitar for Dummies covers the key aspects of blues guitar, showing you how to play scales, chords, progressions, riffs, solos, and more. This hands-on guide is packed with musical examples, chords charts, and photos that let you explore the genre and play the songs of all the great blues musicians. This accessible how-to book will give you the skills you need to:
Additionally, the book comes with a website that shares audio samples of all the examples covered in the lessons. Go online to practice your riffs and chords and develop your style as a blues musician. Order your copy of Blues Guitar For Dummies today and get ready to start shredding! P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Blues Guitar For Dummies (9780470049204). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics! |
Contents
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Blues Meets Guitar A Match Made | 23 |
A Quick HowTo | 31 |
Grab Hold Tune Up Play On | 39 |
Setting Up to Play the Blues | 55 |
Positioning the Right Hand for Rhythm and Lead | 71 |
Blues Progressions Song Forms and Moves | 95 |
Blues Rock The Infusion of Ol Rock n Roll | 233 |
Gearing Up Outfitting Your Arsenal | 253 |
Protecting Your Guitar | 266 |
Choosing Your Amp and Effects | 269 |
Whats That Sound? Checking Out Your Amp Choices | 281 |
Pretending and Sounding Like Youre Somewhere Youre Not | 296 |
Changing Strings | 303 |
The Part of Tens | 319 |
Musical Riffs Bedrock of the Blues | 119 |
Beyond the Basics Playing Like a Pro | 135 |
Playing Up the Neck | 153 |
Express Yourself Making the Guitar Sing Cry and Wail | 171 |
Sounding Like the Masters | 191 |
The Birth and Growth of Classic Electric Blues | 213 |