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Electric Blues Guitar
Electric Blues Guitar Play-along Tracks
Electric Blues Guitar Licks & Riffs
Electric Blues Guitar Personalities
All of the books in the Blues Guitar sections feature tablature.

100 TIPS FOR BLUES GUITAR YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOLD by David Mead Photo

Book/CD set. Mead focuses on the styles and techniqes associated with one of guitar's most-played genres. In a series of illustrated exercises he tackles the problems associated with playing the blues, from choosing the right plectrum to executing the best finger roll this side of the Mississippi.
03-20011 $24.95

12-BAR BLUES - THE COMPLETE GUIDE FOR GUITAR by Dave Rubin Photo

This book/CD pack is solely devoted to providing you with all the technical tools necessary for playing 12-bar blues with authority. The CD includes 24 full-band tracks. Learn to play boogies, shuffles, swing, jazzy blues, Chicago style, bebop, more. Note/Tab. 61 pp.
49-695187 $18.99

12-BAR BLUES SOLOS by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. Originally intended to complement the vocal melody, blues solos have evolved to allow guitarists the opportunity to make a personal musical statement. The 25 12-bar blues solos in this book attempt to demonstrate this concept in a variety of styles including blues-rock, Latin, funk, slow blues and shuffles. Learn them all and you will step into the spotlight at your next blues jam. CD contains a demo and play-along track for each solo. Note/tab. 30 pp.
49-699765 $12.95

8-BAR BLUES - THE COMPLETE GUIDE FOR GUITAR by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. Although "12-bar" is usually the first form one thinks of when hearing the word "blues," a surprising number of songs make use of the 8-bar form. This pack is devoted to providing you with all the tools necessary for playing 8-bar blues with authority. Dave gives you 22 progressions followed by 22 solos, with thorough explanations of each, performance tips, and scale and chord diagrams. Styles include boogie, shuffle, minor blues, jazzy shuffle and slow jazzy shuffle. CD features 44 full-band tracks. With a snapshot history of the 8-bar form. Note/tab. 56 pp.
49-695970 .. list $14.99 ours $14.95

AT A GLANCE - DVD BLUES GUITAR by Merv Young Photo

Book/DVD pack. The At A Glance series pairs an instructional DVD with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Four lessons: Blues Rhythm Guitar, The Blues Scale, Blues Licks, and Blues Turnarounds. The book is loaded with valuable tips and information, plus real riffs and licks from: "Born Under a Bad Sign," "Five Long Years," "Pride and Joy," "Steppin' Out ," "Texas Flood," "The Thrill Is Gone," more. The high-definition DVD contains four 8-10 minute video lessons with on-screen music that corresponds to the printed material. Tablature only. 47 pp.
49-696031 $9.99

BEGINNER'S BLUES GUITAR by Fred Sokolow Photo

Book/3-CD set. Starting from ground zero, Sokolow teaches you how to accompany yourself while singing the blues. You'll learn to play melodies and solo in several keys, throughout the neck. Helps build the foundation for your understanding of blues guitar techniques and styles for both acoustic and electric guitar. Addresses the simple blues form in E,G, and C, gradually expanding on concepts. Includes simple first position blues scales needed for soloing (both fingerpicking and flatpicking) in the keys of E,G, and C. Note/tab, with lyrics. Beginners. 48 pp.
304-506 $24.95

BEGINNING BLUES GUITAR - A GUIDE TO ESSENTIAL CHORDS, LICKS, TECHNIQUES & CONCEPTS by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. An excellent and well-organized introduction to the fundamentals of blues guitar playing. Lots of examples and straightforward explanations take the mystery out of blues playing for beginners. Covers: 12-bar blues, major & minor pentatonic scales, boogie rhythms, the blues scale, string bending, licks, double-stops, classic blues licks, intros and turnarounds, creating blues solos, getting the sound, more. CD features demos of every example. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-695916 $9.95

BEGINNING ELECTRIC BLUES GUITAR by David Hamburger Photo

Book/DVD set. For beginning blues and rock/blues guitarists. Includes tips on basic blues theory and left-hand techniques. You'll also discover the rhythm styles of Texas swing, slow and minor blues, and styles of such greats as Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, more. Call-and-response phrasing, intros, turnarounds, endings and improvisation are also covered. Note/tab. 95 pp. DVD is 90 min. and is taught by Matt Smith but matches the book.
20-20419 $25.95

BEGINNING ELECTRIC SLIDE GUITAR taught by Kirby Kelley Photo

Book/DVD set. Texas guitar powerhouse Kelly's easy-to-understand, friendly approach makes this set a pleasure to use. Learn everything you need to get started playing slide! All the most important tunings are introduced, with step-by-step explanations of basic techniques, such as muting, vibrato and much more. Close-ups, music and TAB right on your screen. Tons of classic licks to put into your playing right now. Examples in note/tab, with an explanation of each. 54 min.
20-21937 $24.95

BLUES GUITAR FROM SCRATCH by Bruce Emery Photo

Fundamental riffs, chords and scales, plus slide technique. Emery has split volume 3 of his "Skeptical Guitarist" theory series into 2 books - blues and jazz. Now teaches slide technique. There are more 12-bar blues examples and a section on major pentatonic scales; 20 more pages! If you haven't yet discovered Emery you are in for an unexpected treat! He is funny, clear and totally non-intimidating. Recommended. Spiralbound, 88 pp.
578-11 $16.50

BLUES GUITAR: COMPLETE EDITION Photo

Book/CD set. Whether you are a beginner, or an advanced blues player looking to add more nuance to your playing, this book is what you need! Everything is covered, from basic, intermediate and advanced techniques to the styles and licks of greats like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, others. Note/tab. 311 pp.
20-34349 $29.99

BLUES RHYTHM GUITAR - THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SHUFFLES, BOOGIES, JUMP, SLOW BLUES, AND OTHER BLUES STYLES by Keith Wyatt Photo

Book/CD pack. Concentrates on the heart of blues music: the rhythm. You'll learn: standard blues changes and form, developing a strong shuffle feel; useful rhythm parts in high, middle and low ranges; beyond the 12-bar form, several shuffle rhythms, slow and fast blues rhythms, how to combine different rhythm parts, more. The CD demonstrates all the concepts and features rhythm tracks so you can play-along with a full band. Note/tab. 110 pp.
49-695131 $19.95

BLUES RHYTHMS YOU CAN USE by John Ganapes Photo

Book/CD pack. Focuses on developing rhythm playing chops via 21 progressive lessons covering a variety of blues styles and techniques: basic theory and blues rhythms, major and minor blues; 8th, 16th and triplet rhythms; extensions, passing chords and chord fragments, lead-rhythm style, funky blues, jump blues, blues rock, more. CD includes 42 full-band tracks. Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-696038 $19.99

BLUES YOU CAN USE by John Ganapes Photo

A comprehensive source for learning blues guitar, designed to develop both your lead and rhythm playing. Covers the styles of Texas, delta, R&B, early rock and roll, gospel, blue/rock, more. Includes 21 solos, blues chords, progressions, riffs, more. CD contains practice tracks. Note/tab, 96 pp.
49-695007 $19.95

EASY SOLOING FOR BLUES GUITAR Photo

Book/CD set. Teaches soloing strategies with easy technique-building warmups and exercises. Includes tunes in the styles of B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and others. Everything is explained in simple terms, with lots of examples. Note/tab. 47 pp.
20-30257 $16.95

FRETBOARD ROADMAPS BLUES GUITAR by Fred Sokolow Photo

Essential fretboard patterns that all great blues guitarists know and use. Teaches how to: play lead and rhythm anywhere on the fretboard, in any key; play a variety of lead styles; play chords and progressions anywhere on the fretboard, in any key; and more. Each chapter presents a pattern and shows how to use it along with tips and insights. For beginning to advanced players. Includes CD. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-695350 $14.95

IMPROVISING BLUES GUITAR by John Wheatcroft Photo

Book/CD pack. This hefty book/CD pack gives an in-depth insight into blues guitar, from early Chicago blues through Memphis and Detroit , the British blues boom, jazz blues, and many other blues genres, right up to today. Focusing on the playing styles of influential guitarists, you'll learn the basics of blues improvisation and how it has developed over the years. Learn to solo like classic blues guitarists B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, and Albert Collins, and then move on to Sonny Landreth, Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, and others. Note/tab. 224 pp.
49-917062 $27.95

INTROS, ENDINGS, & TURNAROUNDS FOR GUITAR - ESSENTIAL PHRASES FOR ALL STYLES by Dale Turner Photo

Book/CD pack. Avoid "dead air" and fill in the holes with this flexible collection of intros, endings, and turnarounds. Covers licks and riffs that all the pros know and use in jazz, blues, rock, and country. CD features 99 demo tracks. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-695575 $14.95

JAZZ FOR THE BLUES GUITARIST - INCORPORATING JAZZ INTO YOUR BLUES SOLOS by Rob Garland Photo

Book/CD pack. Beginning and not-so-beginning blues guitarists can build on basic blues techniques by exploring jazz - the modes, outside tones, articulation techniques, arpeggios of jazzy harmonies, more. Expand your knowledge beyond pentatonic scales with coll jazz ideas. Check out new rhythm techniques and stretch your harmonic vocabulary beyond basic triads and 7th chords. Dozens of licks are included as well as a CD with demos and five jam tracks so you can try out your new techniques. Note/tab. 51 pp.
49-500873 $14.95

JAZZIN' THE BLUES - A COMPLETE GUIDE TO LEARNING JAZZ-BLUES GUITAR by John Ganapes & David Roos Photo

Book/CD pack. Designed to help students who already have a foundation in the blues learn to play jazz. 15 hands-on lessons cover: basic theory, chords, scales, modes, extended and secondary dominant chords, approach tones and passing shords, flat-five substitution, minor blues and major blues, soloing in the styles of Wes Montgomery and Charlie Christian, more. Learn to improvise and comp with the full-band play-along CD tracks. A well-organized book that will have you jazzin' the blues in no time! Note/tab. 100 pp.
49-695608 $19.95

PLAY: BLUES GUITAR 1 Photo

Book/DVD set. Alfred's "Play" series combines the convenience of multimedia lessons with the quality of proven instructors to teach you all the right stuff at the right pace. Multimedia features let you slow down or speed up the audio and displays note names, finger numbers, or scale degrees on an animated fretboard. Step-by-step lessons, complete with chord diagrams and close-ups, fully interactive tuner, more. Bonus materials include printable companion eBooks and interactive GuitarView lessons. Covers: 12-bar blues in various keys and styles, left-hand technique, chords, shuffle patterns, more. Note/tab. 32 pp.
20-34183 .. list $19.99 ours $17.99

PLAY: BLUES GUITAR 2 Photo

Book/DVD set. Alfred's "Play" series combines the convenience of multimedia lessons with the quality of proven instructors to teach you all the right stuff at the right pace. Multimedia features let you slow down or speed up the audio and displays note names, finger numbers, or scale degrees on an animated fretboard. Step-by-step lessons, complete with chord diagrams and close-ups, fully interactive tuner, more. Bonus materials include printable companion eBooks and interactive GuitarView lessons. Vol. 2 covers: triplet and swing feels, boogie patterns, transposing blues to different keys, pentatonic scales, minor blues, soloing over 12-bar blues, more. Note/tab. 48 pp.
20-34187 .. list $19.99 ours $17.99

PLAYING THE BLUES: BLUES RHYTHM GUITAR by Steve Trovato & Nick Stoubis Photo

Book/CD set. Eighteen twelve-bar blues rhythm guitar accompaniments in the style of guitarists such as Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Nine of the songs use a shuffle feel and nine use a straight eighth note feel. The play-along CD contains two versions of the songs: one with and one without the guitar part, so you can practice. The songs will expand your vocabulary by presenting a variety of different ways to play through the twelve bar blues. A number of different chord variations, keys and tempos are used. Beginning/intermediate. Note/tab. 28 pp.
02-21996BCD $14.99

POWER TRIO BLUES GUITAR - UPDATED & EXPANDED EDITION by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. Details how to play electric guitar in a trio with bass and drums. Boogie, shuffle and slow blues rhythms, licks, double stops, chords and bass patterns are presented for full and exciting blues. The CD includes the music performed by a smokin' power trio for instruction and jamming. The music styles of Chicago and Texas bluesmen are presented along with rare photos of these musicians with their favorite axes. This new edition features even more blues styles - funk, soul and jazz - all with new music examples and recordings! Note/tab. 79 pp.
49-695028 $19.99

REAL BLUES GUITAR by Kenny Chipkin Photo

Book/DVD set. Covers basics to advanced lead and rhythm for electric blues guitar, using the styles and techniques of B.B. King, Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter, and others. Carefully researched and documented, you'll gain an understanding of each artist's unique approach to technique, note choice, and tone. Note/tab. Revised edition. 80 pp.
20-34047 $19.99

SOLO BLUES GUITAR - A COLLECTION OF 55 AUTHENTIC-SOUNDING PIECES ARRANGED FOR SOLO PERFORMANCE by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. In order to play solo you want to imply a full rhythm section with the deft handling of melody, chords and basslines. These 55 blues arrangements show how to build a solo blues guitar style--using a flatpick--in boogie, swing, and slow blues rhythms. Each piece is self-contained and chock full of chords, licks, riffs, and lines for you to pick up and play. Includes 12-bar and 8-bar progressions, minor and slow blues patterns, shuffles, more. CD includes demos of every example in the book. Note/tab. 75 pp.
49-699719 $19.95

THE TOTAL BLUES GUITARIST by Dennis McCumber Photo

Book/CD set. Fun lessons progressing from beginning level to advanced. Lots of blues styles: funk, jazz, modal, shuffle, boogie-woogie, honky-tonk, 12/8 slow blues and minor blues. Licks and songs in the styles of legendary and contemporary players. Practical, easy to understand lessons in scale and chord theory. CD includes backing tracks in a variety of styles. Note/tab. 127 pp.
20-24420 $19.95

WARM-UPS AND EXERCISES FOR THE BLUES/ROCK GUITARIST by Buzz Feiten Photo

Book/CD pack. Work out with more than 25 warm-ups and exercises designed specifically for the blues/rock guitarist, based on scales, arpeggios, and interval patterns. Includes instructions on the basics of practice, solos that incorporate elements of the warm-ups and exercises, and jam tracks so you can use these ideas in your own soloing. CD includes demos by Buzz Feiten of every example, plus six solos and three jam tracks. Slowed-down versions of the warm-ups and solos are also included. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-501422 $12.99

Electric Blues Guitar
Electric Blues Guitar Play-along Tracks
Electric Blues Guitar Licks & Riffs
Electric Blues Guitar Personalities

Electric Blues Guitar Play-along Tracks

B.B. KING - BLUES PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 5 Photo

Book/CD pack. Bring your local blues jam right into your own house! Contains easy-to-read lead sheets for all C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef instruments with lyrics and chord symbols. The play-along CD includes two tracks for each song: a full-stereo mix and a split-track mix with removable piano & bass (left channel) and guitar & horns (right channel). The CD is also enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust the tempo without changing pitch. 8 songs: "Everyday I Have the Blues," "It's My Own Fault Darlin'," "Just like a Woman," "Please Accept My Love," "Sweet Sixteen," "The Thrill Is Gone," "Why I Sing the Blues" and "You Upset Me Baby." Notation only. 68 pp.
49-843172 $14.99

B.B. KING GUITAR PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 100 Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn to play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along using the backing tracks. CD is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Melody and lyrics included. 8 songs: "Just like a Woman," "Paying the Cost to Be the Boss," "Please Accept My Love," "Rock Me Baby," "Sweet Little Angel," "Sweet Sixteen," "Why I Sing the Blues," and "You Upset Me Baby." Note/tab. 56 pp.
49-700466 $14.99

BACKUP TRAX: BASIC BLUES FOR GUITAR by Dix Bruce Photo

Booklet/CD set. Learn to play 14 classic blues the best way--by doing! This provides your backup band as you explore Country and Urban, Acoustic and Electric, Delta, Texas, Chicago, Slide Guitar, Alternate Tuning, Traditional, and Modern styles in many different major and minor keys and in a variety of tempos. Melodies are first presented at a slow speed with just guitar, then repeated at regular speed with the band. Finally, you can play along with the hot blues rhythm section alone, and you've got the makings of a great blues jam session. Youll play all the leads and solos! Beginners and intermediate players can practice basic skills. Advanced players can hone their improvisation chops. The split track recording allows you to hear either just the melody from one speaker, just the rhythm section, or both. Booklet includes melodies, chord diagrams and guitar tablature. Intermediate. 48 pp.
02-97224BCD .. list $14.95 ours $8.00

BLUES GUITAR PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 38 Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Melody and lyrics included. Eight songs: "Boom Boom," "Cold Shot," "Crosscut Saw," "Everyday I Have the Blues," "Frosty," "Further on up the Road," "Killing Floor" and "Texas Flood." Note/tab. 61 pp.
49-699663 $16.95

BLUES GUITAR PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 7 Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn to play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, and play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computer users so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Melody and lyrics are included if you want to sing along. Eight songs: "All Your Love (I Miss Loving)," "Born Under a Bad Sign," "Hide Away," "I'm Tore Down," "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man," "Pride and Joy," "Sweet Home Chicago" and "The Thrill Is Gone." Note/tab. 56 pp.
49-699575 $16.95

BLUES INSTRUMENTALS GUITAR PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 91 Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along using the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Includes melody and lyrics. 8 songs: "Blue Guitar," "Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2)," "Just like a Woman," "Okie Dokie Stomp," "Scuttle Buttin'," "Steppin' Out," "The Stumble," "Wham." Note/tab. 56 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 09/09/10
49-700505 $14.99

BLUES JAM - 40 PROGRESSIONS AND GROOVES by Ed Friedland Photo

Book/CD pack. Sit in and solo with a professional blues band! These 40 blues rhythm grooves are perfect for guitar, harmonica, keyboard, saxophone and trumpet players to hone their soloing skills. Includes a variety of feels, tempos and keys to broaden your blues experience, with titles such as "Texas Rock," "Fast Boogaloo," "New Orleans Rhumba," "Funky Bo Diddley," "Ballad Blues," "Fast Boogie Woogie," "Afro-6/8 Feel," "8 Bar Shuffle," "Fast Country 2-Beat," "Uptown Down," more. 24 pp.
49-311449 $19.95

BLUES JAM TRAX COLLECTION FOR GUITAR by Ralph Agresta Photo

Book/2 CD Pack. 45 extended blues jams in the styles of Eric Clapton, George Thorogood, Jeff Healey, Booker T. and the MGs, and many more. Jam Trax allows you to practice soloing ideas and techniques while playing with a live back-up band. Contains an easy-to-read chord chart for each of the songs and several suggested scale patterns, licks, and riffs that fit the progressions. CD 1 contains traditional 12- and 24-bar blues progressions, while CD 2 focuses on the Chicago style and more modern blues sounds. Note/tab. 79 pp.
01-900472 $19.99

BLUES JAM TRAX FOR GUITAR by Ralph Agresta Photo

Book/CD set with 10 extended blues jams for you to play along with. The book tells you the chord progressions, while the tape provides a backup with guitar, bass, and drums. You improvise the lead! Note/tab. 22 pp.
01-943107 $12.95

CHICAGO BLUES - BLUES PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 1 Photo

Book/CD pack. Bring your local blues jam right into your own house! Contains easy-to-read lead sheets for all C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef instruments, with lyrics and chord symbols. The play-along CD includes two tracks for each song: a full-stereo mix and a split-track mix with removable piano & bass (left channel) and guitar & harmonica (right channel). The CD is also enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust the tempo without changing pitch. 8 songs: "All Your Love (I Miss Loving)," "Easy Baby," "I Ain't Got You," "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man," "Killing Floor," "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Messin' with the Kid" and "Sweet Home Chicago." Notation only. 67 pp.
49-843106 $12.99

CHICAGO BLUES JAM TRAX FOR GUITAR with Ralph Agresta and the Southside Swingers Photo

CD of 12 play-along rhythm tracks. You supply the lead! Includes booklet. Note/tab. 29 pp.
01-192222CD $12.95

CHRISTMAS BLUES - BLUES PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 11 Photo

Book/CD pack. Bring your local blues jam right into your own house! Contains easy-to-read lead sheets for all C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef instruments, with lyrics and chord symbols. The play-along CD includes two tracks for each song: a full-stereo mix and a split-track mix with removable piano, bass, guitar & horn parts. The CD is also enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust the tempo without changing pitch. 7 songs: "Back Door Santa," "Blue Christmas," "Dig That Crazy Santa Claus," "Merry Christmas, Baby," "Please Come Home for Christmas," "Santa Baby" and "Soulful Christmas." Notation only.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
49-843203 $12.99

CD - LET'S JAM! - JAZZ & BLUES by Peter Vogl Photo

High quality audio CD with 21 jam tracks. Recorded by top studio musicians, these extended 3-4 minute jams are in a variety of keys and grooves. Includes 14 page booklet with rhythm charts and soloing tips. Free lessons are also available from their website with audio and video clips. Great for practicing guitar, keyboard, percussion, sax, voice, or harmonica.
56-24 $9.95

MODERN BLUES JAM TRAX FOR GUITAR Photo

11 songs on the CD to play along with and improve your soloing technique. Book contains information on blues scales; chords and progressions tailored to each song. Note/tab, 28 pp.
01-943096 $12.95

MODERN GUITAR METHOD GRADE 1, BLUES JAM PLAY-ALONG by William Bay Photo

This book/CD teaches you how to hear and play groove time. Tunes include: "Evil Ways," "Blue Tuesday," "Truckin," "Blues Drive," "She Done Me Wrong," and "Coastin." Shows two improvising scales per tune. Each tune presents a different blues style for improvising. Blues tunes are presented in the keys of C, Am and G. Beginners. 16 pp.
02-21690BCD .. list $12.95 ours $8.00

MODERN GUITAR METHOD JAMMIN' THE BLUES, #3 by Frank Vignola Photo

Book/CD set. This volume in the "Modern Guitar Method Supplements" (formerly of the "Frank Vignola Play-along" series) contains useful, well-structured solos for 11 choruses of the blues in the most common keys. Funky, bluesy, and bop oriented lines allow you to feel and hear what it is like to play a well-constructed solo. In the performance tempo recordings, the solo segments are often followed by numerous choruses featuring the rhythm section. This format allows for individual practice of the written solos or elaboration of original ideas with a "live" rhythm section. The solos provide an opportunity for the student to interact with the recording by copying ideas, building upon what has just been played, or practicing the chords Beginning/intermediate. 24 pp.
02-21855BCD $14.95

MORE BLUES JAM TRAX FOR GUITAR by Ralph Agresta Photo

Book/CD pack. More great tracks for practicing your blues jamming! CD features full-band back-up for 12 extended jams in the styles of Eric Clapton, Z.Z. Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray, and others. Book includes tips on scales, chords, progressions and techniques. Note/tab. 28 pp.
01-192219CD $12.95

RHYTHM GUITAR WORKOUT by Andrew D. Gordon Photo

Book/CD pack. Practice rhythm guitar techniques over common chord progressions in blues, rock, funk, R&B and Latin styles. The 70 different rhythms are in a variety of tempos and keys and range from beginner through intermediate and advanced levels. The CD has each example recorded three times: rhythm guitar with backing tracks, rhythm backing tracks only, and the rhythm guitar part by itself slowed down. The CD also contains 70 one minute play-a-long tracks in MP3 format. Note/tab. 41 pp.
512-45 $21.95

SITTIN' IN WITH THE GREATS: THE CHICAGO BLUES PLAY-ALONG CD Photo

Here's a great idea - play-alongs featuring the REAL Chicago blues players! Magic Slim, Willie Kent, John Primer, James Wheeler, many more - in person. 19 songs total; 8 have both vocal and instrumental versions. Allows you to turn off either rhythm guitar or piano. All the major genres that define Chicago blues are covered. Songs include: "Chicken Shack," "That's All Right," "The Thrill is Gone," "If You Love Me Like You Say," more. Full lyrics but no written music.
561-1CD $18.00

SLOW BLUES - BLUES PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 3 Photo

Book/CD pack. Bring your local blues jam right into your own house! Contains easy-to-read lead sheets for all C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef instruments, with lyrics and chord symbols. The play-along CD includes two tracks for each song: a full-stereo mix and a split-track mix with removable piano & bass (left channel) and guitar & harmonica (right channel). The CD is also enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust the tempo without changing pitch. 8 songs: "Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong," "Five Long Years," "I Can't Quit You Baby," "I Just Want to Make Love to You," "The Sky Is Crying," "(They Call It) Stormy Monday (Stormy Monday Blues)," "Sweet Little Angel" and "Texas Flood." Notation only. 67 pp.
49-843108 $12.99

STAND ALONE TRACKS - BLUES by Robert Brown Photo

This booklet/CD pack gives you opportunities to improvise over a full-band accompaniment, including bass, drums, keyboards, and rhythm guitar. Your CD player becomes your own personal back-up band. CD has one hour of jams. Booklet fits in your guitar case! Note/tab. 30 pp.
20-14171 $12.95

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN GUITAR PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 49 Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn to play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along using the backing tracks. CD is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Melody and lyrics included. "Couldn't Stand the Weather," "Empty Arms," "Lenny," "Little Wing," "Look at Little Sister," "Love Struck Baby," "The Sky Is Crying" and "Tightrope." Note/tab. 86 pp.
49-699725 $16.95

THE LET'S JAM BOOK! - GUITAR EDITION by Peter Vogl Photo

Book/CD/DVD pack. A unique package that teaches the licks, solos and rhythms you need for jamming, then provides a band for you to jam with! The CD contains a selection of ten tracks from the "Let's Jam!" rock, blues, and jazz CDs. These are 3-4 minute jams in a variety of keys and grooves recorded by top studio musicians. The book has lessons corresponding to each track, with exercises, licks, solos, more. The 98 track DVD contains demonstrations of nearly every musical example. DVD and CD markers in the book help you find your way around the discs. Note/tab. 55 pp.
56-47 $14.95

Electric Blues Guitar
Electric Blues Guitar Play-along Tracks
Electric Blues Guitar Licks & Riffs
Electric Blues Guitar Personalities

Electric Blues Guitar Licks & Riffs

12-BAR BLUES RIFFS by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. Features 25 classic blues riffs arranged for beginning to intermediate guitarists complete with a "riff history." Also includes great audio recommendations to help you further your blues knowledge and chops. CD contains a demonstration of every example in the book. Note/tab. 30 pp.
49-699622 $14.95

BLUES BY THE BAR - COOL RIFFS THAT SOUND GREAT OVER EACH PORTION OF THE BLUES PROGRESSION by Chris Hunt Photo

Book/CD pack. If you've learned the pentatonic scale up and down the neck but still wonder, 'How do I know what to play and when to play it?', then this book is for you. Its goal is to give you a variety of great blues licks you can put together bar by bar to create a complete solo. Covers some basics of the 12-bar blues progression then gets right into the riffs. The CD features every example in the book plus 'Music Minus Me' tracks you can play along with. Note/tab. 32 pp.
49-500413 $9.95

BLUES GUITAR LICKS CHART by Corey Christiansen Photo

Provides a number of common blues licks. For ease of reading, each of the licks is written to be played over a standard 12-bar blues progression in the key of A. Most are based on the A minor pentatonic scale or the A blues scale, with a few exceptions. Heavy coated paper. 4 pp.
02-20754 $3.95

BLUES LICKS YOU CAN USE by John Ganapes Photo

Book/CD pack. Music and performance notes for 75 hot lead phrases, with a full band example of each on the CD. Styles covered include up-tempo and slow blues, jazz blues, shuffle blues, swing blues, and more. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-695386 $16.95

BLUES MASTERS BY THE BAR by Toby Wine Photo

Book/CD pack. If you want to know how the legends built their solos, this book is for you. Over 140 cool riffs presented in two-measure chunks - organized by where they fall in the 12-bar progression - so you can assemble your own solos with actual riffs played by 16 greats. All licks are authentic, note-for-note quotes from: Duane Allman, Wayne Bennett, Dickie Betts, Kenny Burrell, Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Warren Haynes, Albert King, B.B. King, Sammy Lawhorn, Gary Moore, Jack Pearson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, T-Bone Walker, Leslie West and Zakk Wylde. CD features demos of every example plus two jam tracks so you can practice over a full rhythm section. Note/tab. 87 pp.
49-500882 $19.95

BLUES TURNAROUNDS - A COMPENDIUM OF PATTERNS & PHRASES FOR GUITAR by Dave Rubin and Rusty Zinn Photo

Book/CD pack. 76 essential turnarounds drawn from classic and modern blues masters including Lonnie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Hollywood Fats, Robert Junior, and others. Contains a variety of blues styles: slow blues, fast swing blues, etc. For each turnaround you'll learn who used it, where it works best, and how it works. With a short but interesting history of blues turnarounds. CD includes demos of all turnarounds. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-695602 $16.99

REAL BLUES-ROCK GUITAR by Kenny Chipkin Photo

Book/2-DVD set. The late 1960s saw the perfect fusion of blues and rock music. This focuses on these amazing guitar players and shows you their chord progressions, licks, styles, and techniques. Guides you through the styles of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, The Allman Brothers, Joe Walsh, more. On the DVDs Chipkin performs every example in the book, breaks down how to play the solos effectively, and provides his perspective on the history and influence of the blues-rock greats. MP3 tracks for all the examples and solos. Revised edition. Note/tab. 112 pp.
20-34050 $21.99

Electric Blues Guitar
Electric Blues Guitar Play-along Tracks
Electric Blues Guitar Licks & Riffs
Electric Blues Guitar Personalities

Electric Blues Guitar Personalities

25 GREAT BLUES GUITAR SOLOS by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. From Magic Sam and the "Three Kings" to Eric Clapton and the Vaughan brothers, take an inside look at the genesis of electric blues guitar. Provides solo transcriptions, lessons on how to play them, biographies, equipment, photos, history, more. CD contains full-band demonstrations of every solo in the book. For Mac and PC users the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! "All Your Love (I Miss Loving)," "Cross Road Blues (Crossroads)," "Everyday I Have the Blues," "Okie Dokie Stomp," "Satisfy Susie," "Sweet Home Chicago," "Texas Flood," more. Note/tab. 124 pp.
49-699790 $19.95

B.B. KING - BLUES LEGEND: SIGNATURE LICKS by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn the guitar licks that made B.B. the undisputed King of the Blues! A step-by-step breakdown of the signature licks from 12 tunes: "B.B.'s Boogie," "Blue Shadows," "Everyday I Have the Blues," "Help the Poor," "How Blue Can You Get," "It's My Own Fault Darlin'," "Just like a Woman," "Lucille," "Please Accept My Love," "Shake It Up and Go," "So Excited" and "Woke Up This Morning." Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-696039 $22.99

B.B. KING - MASTER BLUESMAN: GUITAR MASTERS SERIES by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. Dave Rubin teaches you how to play like the King of the Blues, offering a detailed biography and note-for-note transcriptions and in-depth analysis for 10 classics: "Ask Me No Questions," "Chains and Things," "Confessin' the Blues," "Get off My Back Woman," "No Good," "Paying the Cost to Be the Boss," "The Thrill Is Gone," more. CD includes the ORIGINAL RECORDINGS of every song. Note/tab. 80 pp.
49-699923 $24.99

B.B. KING - THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION by Wolf Marshall Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn the trademark styles and techniques of one of the most celebrated guitarists in blues. Wolf Marshall breaks down B.B. King's style, sound and techniques, and gives a brief history and lesson for 16 songs: "Beautician Blues," "Five Long Years," "Just Like A Woman," "Riding With the King," "Rock Me Baby," "Sweet Sixteen," "Three O'Clock Blues," "The Thrill is Gone," "Why I Sing the Blues," "You Upset Me Baby," more. CD features 32 demo tracks. 64 pp.
49-695635 $22.95

B.B. KING GUITAR PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 100 Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn to play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along using the backing tracks. CD is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Melody and lyrics included. 8 songs: "Just like a Woman," "Paying the Cost to Be the Boss," "Please Accept My Love," "Rock Me Baby," "Sweet Little Angel," "Sweet Sixteen," "Why I Sing the Blues," and "You Upset Me Baby." Note/tab. 56 pp.
49-700466 $14.99

BERKLEE BLUES GUITAR SONGBOOK by Michael Williams Photo

Book/CD pack. Ten classic blues guitar solos, including four complete instrumentals, with rhythm parts, turnarounds, and fills. Learn how the world's greatest blues guitarists created their unique solos and rhythm parts. Analyzes the individualistic playing of each guitarist and teaches the correct phrasing, fingerings, and tricks to reveal the nuances that give each solo personal character and sound. "There are years' worth of valuable tips and techniques here that could take you twenty years to learn on your own." - Duke Rollard. CD includes demos and play-alongs. "Okie Dokie Stomp," "Frosty," "The Woman I Love," "San Ho Zay," "Worried Life Blues," "Wait on Time," "Papa Ain't Salty," more. Note/tab. 103 pp.
49-449593 $24.99

BEST OF JOE BONAMASSA Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $10.45!! 11 artist-approved note-for-note guitar transcriptions from this guitar mastermind, complete with an interview and photos. "Blues Deluxe," "Miss You, Hate You," "A New Day Yesterday," "My Mistake," "The River," "So, It's like That," "Woke up Dreaming," more. Note/tab. 116 pp.
49-500921 .. list $22.95 ours $12.50

BEST OF JOHNNY WINTER Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $7.95!! Features note-for-note transcriptions for 13 Winters favorites: "Be Careful with a Fool," "Dallas," "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl," "Highway 61 Revisited," "Hustled Down in Texas," "I Guess I'll Go Away," "I'm Yours and I'm Hers," "Illustrated Man," "Johnny B. Goode," "Mean Town Blues," "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo," "Rock Me Baby" and "Still Alive and Well." Includes Winter's commentary about each song and an interview reprinted from Guitar magazine. Note/tab. 141 pp.
49-500431 .. list $19.95 ours $12.00

BLUES DELUXE - GUITAR MASTERS SERIES by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. Learning authentic blues has never been more fun! Not only does this deluxe edition provide accurate transcriptions of ten blues classics plus performance notes and artist bios, it also includes a CD with the original Alligator Records recordings of every song! "All the King's Horses" (Luther Allison), "Are You Losing Your Mind?" (Buddy Guy), "Don't Take Advantage of Me" (Johnny Winter), "Give Me Back My Wig" (Hound Dog Taylor), "Gravel Road" (Magic Slim), "Look Now, Baby" (Son Seals), more. Note/tab. 120 pp.
49-699918 $24.99

BLUES GUITAR EXPERIENCE - YOUR PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE LANDMARK STYLES OF BLUES by Frank Natter Jr. Photo

Book/CD set. For intermediate/advanced players. A concise, comprehensive overview of important styles, techniques, and artists covers every era of the genre - from early and classic blues of the 1920s to electric blues, British blues rock, and modern-day blues. Also covers how other styles have influenced the blues. Pre-1920s, Country Blues era, 1940s and 1950s: the Electric Blues era, 1960s British Blues, 1970s and beyond: Modern Blues, more. Slide technique, fingerstyle blues, alternate tunings, basic theory, more. Note/tab. 47 pp.
20-32650 $16.95

BLUES GUITAR TAB WHITE PAGES Photo

This outstanding collection features note-for-note transcriptions for 150 blues classics! Songs include: "Baby, Please Don't Go," "Born Under a Bad Sign," "Bridge of Sighs," "Cold Shot," "Couldn't Stand the Weather," "Cross Road Blues (Crossroads)," "Everyday I Have the Blues," "I Can't Quit You Baby," "I'm Tore Down," "Love in Vain Blues," "Motherless Child," "Statesboro Blues," "The Thrill Is Gone," "Tube Snake Boogie," and dozens more! Note/tab. 1104 pp.
49-700131 $29.95

BUDDY GUY ANTHOLOGY

Contains 20 of the bluesmaster's classics transcribed note for note: "Damn Right, I've Got the Blues," "First Time I Met the Blues," "Five Long Years," "I Smell a Rat," "Leave My Girl Alone," "Let Me Love You Baby," "Midnight Train," "My Time After Awhile," "She Suits Me to a Tee," "Stone Crazy," more. Note/tab. 208 pp.
available for pre-order
49-691027 $24.99

JOE BONAMASSA - BLUES DELUXE Photo

13 note-for-note guitar transcriptions from this high-powered guitar rocker. Nine classic blues covers and three originals, including the bonus song "Pain and Sorrow." Other songs: "Blues Deluxe," "Burning Hell," "I Don't Live Anywhere," "Left Overs," "Long Distance Blues," "Man of Many Words," "Mumbling Word," "Pack It Up," "Walkin' Blues," "Wild About You Baby," "Woke Up Dreaming" and "You Upset Me Baby." Includes melody and lyrics. Note/tab. 135 pp.
49-501311 $22.99

JOHN LEE HOOKER - GUITAR SIGNATURE LICKS by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. Explore the earthy blues of inimitable guitar legend John Lee Hooker! Dave Rubin breaks down licks from: "Blues Before Sunrise," "Boogie Chillen No. 2," "Boom Boom," "Bottle Up and Go," "Catfish Blues," "Dimples," "Hoogie Boogie," "It Serves Me Right to Suffer," "Mama, You Got a Daughter," "Moaning Blues," "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," "This Is Hip (This Is It)," "Tupelo (Tupelo Blues)" and "Wednesday Evening Blues." Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-695894 $19.99

JOHNNY WINTER - SIGNATURE LICKS by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. Take an in-depth look at the fiery blues stylings of Johnny Winter. You'll learn the main licks from 12 songs, including: "Bad Luck Situation," "Be Careful with a Fool," "Bladie Mae," "Highway 61 Revisited," "It Was Raining," "Leland Mississippi," "Mean Town Blues," "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo," "Rock Me Baby," "Still Alive and Well," "Sweet Love & Evil Women" and "TV Mama." Note/tab. 95 pp.
49-695951 .. list $22.99 ours $22.95

REAL BLUES GUITAR by Kenny Chipkin Photo

Book/DVD set. Covers basics to advanced lead and rhythm for electric blues guitar, using the styles and techniques of B.B. King, Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter, and others. Carefully researched and documented, you'll gain an understanding of each artist's unique approach to technique, note choice, and tone. Note/tab. Revised edition. 80 pp.
20-34047 $19.99

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - TEXAS FLOOD Photo

Transcriptions of the songs from the album of the same name. Includes "Dirty Pool," "I'm Cryin'," "Pride and Joy," seven more. Note/tab. 87 pp.
49-690015 $19.95

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN, 2ND EDITION - GUITAR SIGNATURE LICKS by Wolf Marshall Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn the legendary riffs and licks of the most accomplished blues technician in history. This second edition includes additional music and audio, along with updated text and transcriptions. The accompanying CD features all of the songs analyzed: "Cold Shot," "Come On (Part III)," "Crossfire," "The House Is Rockin'," "Leave My Girl Alone," "Lenny," "Look at Little Sister," "Love Struck Baby," "Pride and Joy," "Riviera Paradise," "Scuttle Buttin'" and "Stang's Swang." Note/tab. 56 pp.
49-699316 $24.95

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN: LIGHTNIN' BLUES 1983-1987 transcribed by John Tapella Photo

25 selected transcriptions from the "Texas Flood", "Couldn't Stand the Weather", "Soul to Soul" and "Live Alive" albums. Also includes tips on Vaughan's tuning, equipment, and playing style. Note/tab, 207 pp.
49-660058 $24.95

THE BEST OF BUDDY GUY - SIGNATURE LICKS, 2nd EDITION by Dave Rubin Photo

Book/CD pack. This updated pack will teach you to play the trademark riffs and solos from 16 songs by the legendary Buddy Guy: "Buddy's Blues (Buddy's Boogie)," "Damn Right, I've Got the Blues," "Five Long Years," "I Smell a Rat," "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Midnight Train," "My Time After Awhile," "Stick Around," "You've Been Gone Too Long," more. CD includes demo tracks. Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-695186 $22.99