Alfred Music Publications
The Easiest Way to Play the Blues
By Steve Trovato and Terry Carter

Learning the Blues Has Never Been So Easy! Have you always wanted to play the blues? Real, authentic blues? Realize your dream of becoming a great blues guitarist with "Alfred's Learn to Play Blues Guitar" - the simple and effective way to learn the blues.

Whether you are a beginning guitarist or an advanced player, start playing real, authentic blues music right away through easy-to-understand instructions and great-sounding examples.
The 1st part of this book and DVD online covers blues rhythm playing. Learn over 50 blues rhythm patterns, including medium shuffle, uptown blues, slow blues, blues-rock, mambo, and more.
The 2nd part covers blues lead guitar. Start with learning basic soloing techniques - such as slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, bending, vibrato, and rakes - then dive right in by playing 18 great blues solos in the styles of legends like Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, and B. B. King.

Features:
* All examples include standard music notation and TAB
* Every lesson and music example is clearly demonstrated on the DVD online by noted educator Steve Trovato
* MP3 accompaniment tracks to hone your skills as a blues lead guitarist

• Kansas City Stomp    
• The Turnpike    
• Slithery    
• Detroit Banger    
• Shreveport    
• The Stormy Monday Progression   
• and more

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