Book/CD set. Sultan is one of the best blues guitarists and instructors in the country. This book is a virtual encyclopedia of licks and patterns. Kenny walks you through the key aspects of each piece on the CD. Includes "Cascade Rag," "Funky Butt," "Sick Boogie," "If The Shoe Fits," more. Note/tab. 71 pp.
03-006
$21.95
ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES - MIKE DOWLING: UPTOWN BLUES
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Book/CD set. Dowling, a true master, performs a unique blend of blues, ragtime, swing, bluegrass and roots music. 15 are transcribed, by Mike himself, in standard and open tunings. On the CD he walks you through the key aspects of each. Includes "Amazing Grace," "Jan's Song," "Swamp Dog Blues," "String Crazy," more, including all the pieces from the DVD of the same title. Note/tab. 117 pp.
03-007
$24.95
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ACOUSTIC SOLO SERIES - ACOUSTIC BLUES SOLOS
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Book/CD set. 12 songs from 3 Grammy-nominated artists: Mike Dowling, Al Petteway and Kenny Sultan. Includes "Eureka Hotel,'" "Cascade Rag," "If The Shoe Fits," "Meant To Be," "Minor Thing," "Bottleneck March," "Fishin' In The Wind," "Honky Tonk," "Johnson City Rag," "Lightnin' Strikes," "Rosalie," and "The Sick Boogie." Trancribed by the artists. Note/tab, with performance notes. CD includes the original recordings. 83 pp.
03-011
$24.95
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AVALON BLUES: THE GUITAR OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT, VOL. 2
taught by Stefan Grossman
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Book/3-CD set. This thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons contains invaluable tips and instruction implemented throughout the arrangements. The three CDs give 3 full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Lesson One: Altered tuning (Open D). Songs: "Avalon Blues," "Sliding Delta," "If You Dont Want Me," and "Payday." Lesson Two: "Coffee Blues," "Monday Morning Blues," and "Candyman." Lesson Three: "C.C. Rider," "See See Rider," "Stack OLee Blues," "Big Leg Blues," "Ill Go With Her Blues," and "Corrina, Corrina." Intermediate. 32 pp.
02-20495BCD
$24.95
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BLUES AND RAGTIME FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
taught by Dave Van Ronk
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In this book and 3 CD set Van Ronk presents his arrangements of blues and classic rags. The book includes a conversation with Dave, a discography, and six tunes in note/tab. For the intermediate player. Titles include: "One Kind Favor," "Sunday Street," "Midnight Hour Blues," more. 32 pp.
02-99470BCD
$24.95
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BOOK'S BLUES BOOK - THE SONGS AND FINGERSTYLE GUITAR ARRANGEMENTS OF ROY BOOK BINDER
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Book/CD pack. A seasoned vet with a unique sound, Roy Book Binder has been singing, playing guitar, and writing songs since the '60s. Here he presents traditional and original blues tunes that have delighted his audiences for years: "The Preacher Picked the Guitar," "St. Pete Blues," "New Age Woman Blues," "Rag Mama," "Travelin' Man," "'Lectric Chair Blues," more, 16 in all. Features an intro from Roy, notes on the songs, note-for-note transcriptions, and a CD to make learning easier. Note/tab. 63 pp.
49-695808
$19.95
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CLASSICS OF COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR
taught by Rory Block
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Rory Block performs and shows a phrase-by-phrase breakdown of fingerstyle pieces by Blind Willie McTell, Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James, Tommy Johnson, and others. Pieces include "Statesboro Blues," "Canned Heat," "Big Road Blues," others. CD included. Note/tab, 31 pp.
49-699065
$19.95
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COMPLETE COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR BOOK
by Stefan Grossman
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Over 50 arrangements of country, Delta, ragtime and Texas blues, plus bottleneck blues style. With song histories and performance notes. Includes "A Definition of the Blues" from an interview with W.C. Handy. Note/tab. Includes 2 CDs.
02-94710BCD
$35.00
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DUCK BAKER'S FINGERSTYLE BLUES GUITAR 101
by Duck Baker
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Book/CD set. 12 acoustic blues guitar solos that successfully capture the myriad influences comprising classic American blues. Covers chords, scales, keys and turnarounds. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 80 pp.
02-95068BCD
$19.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR - BLIND BLAKE
transcribed by Stefan Grossman
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Book/CD set. Provides a unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan's expert transcriptions are accompanied by a CD containing the original artist's recordings. Includes "Georgia Bound," "Diddie Wa Diddie," "He's In The Jailhouse Now," "Police Dog Blues," "Wabash Rag," 11 more. Note/tab. 95 pp.
05-3432CD
$19.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR - BLIND BOY FULLER
by Stefan Grossman
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Book/CD set. 19 songs, including "Black and Tan," "Meat Shakin' Woman," "Mama Let Me Lay It On You," "Screaming and Crying Blues," more. Biographical information. CD includes original recordings. Note/tab. 88 pp.
05-3270CD
$19.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR - DELTA BLUES GUITAR
ed. & trans. by Stefan Grossman
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Book/CD set. Provides a unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan's expert transcriptions are accompanied by a CD containing the original artists' recordings: including Willie Brown, Son House, Skip James, Hambone Willie Newbern, Charlie Patton, Arthur Pettis and Robert Wilkins. Titles include "M & O Blues," "Devil Got My Woman," "Roll And Tumble Blues," "Stone Pony Blues," 10 more. Note/tab, full lyrics. 64 pp.
20-25980
$19.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR - REV. GARY DAVIS
by Stefan Grossman
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Book/CD set. 13 transcriptions of pieces by Davis in note/tab. Also includes a short bio of Davis and explanation of his techniques. CD contains the original artists' recordings: "Pure Religion," "You Better Mind," "Cocaine Blues," "A Little More Faith," more. 80 pp.
05-3175CD
$19.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR - THE MUSIC OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT
by Stefan Grossman
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Book/2-CD set. 26 favorites from the beloved fingerstyle guitarist, including "Avalon Blues," "Monday Morning Blues," "Got the Blues, Can't Be Satisfied," "Candyman", and more. In tablature only. Full lyrics. 96 pp.
05-3176CD
$21.95
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EARLY MASTERS OF AMERICAN BLUES GUITAR: COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR
ed. & trans. by Stefan Grossman
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Book/CD set. Study the true roots of modern blues. The CD contains the original artist's recordings and the transcriptions are by one of the best! Artists includes Scrapper Blackwell, Blind Blake, Big Bill Broonzy, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Lonnie Johnson, Charley Jordan, and Josh White. Includes lyrics. Note/tab. 96 pp.
20-25983
$19.95
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ERIC CLAPTON - ME AND MR. JOHNSON
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Clapton's tribute to his guitar hero Robert Johnson features 14 classic blues tracks, all transcribed here note for note: "Come On in My Kitchen," "Hell Hound on My Trail," "If I Had Possession over Judgment Day," "Kind Hearted Woman Blues," "Last Fair Deal Gone Down," "Love in Vain Blues," "Me and the Devil Blues," "Milkcow's Calf Blues," "Stop Breakin' Down Blues," "They're Red Hot," "When You Got a Good Friend," more. Note/tab. 102 pp.
49-690716
$19.95
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FOLK AND BLUES FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
taught by Dave Van Ronk
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The book includes an interview, discography, and 11 tunes in note/tab. The 3 included CDs teach the 11 tunes, including "Green Green Rocky Road," "Kansas City Blues," "Sportin' Life Blues," more. For the intermediate player. 32 pp.
02-99469BCD
$24.95
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GREAT BLUES SOLOS QWIKGUIDE
by Fred Sokolow
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Book/CD set. These original tunes were inspired by the great "first generation" acoustic blues guitarists: Huddie Ledbetter, Mance Lipscomb, Gary Davis, Jesse Fuller, Blind Blake, and others. Several are in alternate tunings. Fred describes his inspiration for each piece and performs each on the CD. Note/tab with suggested back-up chords. /quick guide/ /quikguide/ Intermediate. 70 pp.
02-21226BCD
$7.95
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HOLY BLUES OF REV. GARY DAVIS
taught by Stefan Grossman
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Six of Davis' gospel songs are presented. The included three CDs teach these arrangements phrase by phrase and present the original recordings. For the intermediate to advanced fingerstyle guitarist. Note/tab. 24 pp.
02-99463BCD
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$15.00
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LEAD BELLY: NO STRANGER TO THE BLUES
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32 songs by Huddie Ledbetter (Leadbelly) presented in note/tab with the complete lyrics, instructions on tuning and other background information. Songs include "Alabama Bound," "Black Girl," "Dekalb Blues," "Easy Rider," "Rock Island Line," "You Know I Got To Do It," more. Numerous photos as well. 127 pp.
68-24
$19.95
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MBGU FINGERSTYLE CURRICULUM: BEST BLUES SOLOS
by William Gangel; edited by Stephen Siktberg
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Book/CD set. A variety of pieces ranging in style from traditional country blues to contemporary blues. Arrangements of well-known blues standards such as "St. Louis Blues" and "St. James Infirmary" are included. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 120 pp.
02-21365BCD
$24.95
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ORIGINAL AMERICAN BLUES
arranged and recorded by Lisle Crowley
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Easy-intermediate arrangements of a variety of styles of solo fingerstyle blues guitar using the vocal melody and various bass accompaniments by masters like Blind Lemon Jefferson, Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Blake, Lonnie Johnson, more. CD included. 31 songs. Note/tab with full lyrics. 112 pp.
225-4094
$19.95
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RAGTIME BLUES GUITAR OF REV. GARY DAVIS
taught by Stefan Grossman
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Davis was a musical giant, spanning a wide range of techniques and styles. He played with his thumb and index finger to pick out complex melodies, rhythmic licks and lightning fast single-string runs. Seven of his blues songs are presented here. The included 3 CDs teach these arrangements phrase by phrase along with the original recordings. Note/tab. 40 pp.
02-99464BCD
$24.95
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ROBERT JOHNSON - KING OF THE DELTA BLUES: GUITAR TRANSCRIPTIONS AND DETAILED LESSONS FOR 29 SONGS
by Dave Rubin
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Explore the style of the most legendary bluesman of all time with this edition written by noted blues expert Dave Rubin. It includes an introduction/biography, a tuning chart, and detailed analysis of 29 classic blues tunes including "Drunken Hearted Man," "Cross Roads Blues," "Love in Vain Blues," "Hell Hound on My Trail," "Terraplane Blues," "Sweet Home Chicago," more. 71 pp.
49-660066
$16.95
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ROBERT JOHNSON - SIGNATURE LICKS
by Dave Rubin
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Book/CD pack. Features in-depth lessons and audio examples of 15 famous songs, including "Cross Road Blues (Crossroads)," "Sweet Home Chicago," "Walkin' Blues," more. With extensive notes on tunings, arrangements, fingerstyle techniques, and guitars. 63 pp.
49-695264
$22.95
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ROBERT JOHNSON - THE NEW TRANSCRIPTIONS
music transcriptions by Pete Billman
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Complete lyrics and note-for-note transcriptions of all 29 of this Mississippi blues legend's recordings, in chronological order (plus two alternate takes). Transcribed from original 78s, with breakthrough discoveries about tunings, capo placement and more! Note/tab; 199 pp.
49-690271
$24.95
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ROOTS AND BLUES - FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
by Steve James
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From the producers of Acoustic Guitar Magazine comes a treasure trove of traditional American guitar styles in this unique book/CD pack. Guitarists will learn fingerpicking and slide techniques not through dry exercises but by playing 25 songs from James' own repertoire and from such masters as Furry Lewis, Blind Willie McTell, Sam McGee, and Mance Lipscomb. Note/tab. 94 pp.
49-699214
$19.95
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SHAKE THAT THING: THE GUITAR OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT, VOL. 1
taught by Stefan Grossman
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3-CD/booklet set. This thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons contains invaluable tips and instruction implemented throughout the arrangements. The three CDs give 3 full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Lesson One: Alternating bass, dampening technique, and songs: "Shake That Thing," "Spike Drivers Blues," "Joe Turner Blues," "Casey Jones," and "Got The Blues, Cant Be Satisfied." Lesson Two: "Im Satisfied," "Make Me A Pallet On The Floor," "Nobodys Dirty Business," and "Taint Nobodys Dirty Business If I Do, Part II," Lesson Three: "Spider, Spider," "Richland Woman Blues," "Louis Collins," and "Let The Mermaids Flirt With Me." Intermediate. 32 pp.
02-20494BCD
$24.95
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THE ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR - RAGTIME & GOSPEL
by Woody Mann
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Book/DVD pack. Woody teaches six of Rev. Gary Davis' ragtime and gospel originals note-for-note, detailing and explaining the picking techniques, chord positions and fine points of phrasing. He goes on to explore syncopated picking ideas, new approaches to chords and melodies, and explains how to apply Davis' method for creating endless variations and improvisations within a song. Includes "O Glory," "Let Us Get Together," "Death Don't Have No Mercy," "Hesitation Blues," "Make Believe Stunt" and "I Am the Light of This World." Note/tab. 24 page book with 82 minute DVD.
01-365109
$24.95
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THE CHRIS SMITHER SONGBOOK, VOLUME 1
by Chris Smither
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Tablature, lyrics and commentary for 13 originals, covers and traditional tunes. The tunes are taken from four of Chris' earliest CDs. Includes: "Happier Blue," "Link of Chain," "Up On the Lowdown," "Love You Like A Man," "I Am the Ride," "Homunculus," "The Devil's Real," "Rosalie," "Already Gone," "Footloose," "Jailhouse Blues," "Statesboro Blues" and "Rock 'n Roll Doctor." Wirebound. Note/tab. 63 pp.
596-2
$22.00
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THE CHRIS SMITHER SONGBOOK, VOLUME II
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Transcriptions of 15 songs selected from all of Chris's records. Includes: "Another Way to Find You," "Can't Shake These Blues," "Cave Man," "Dust My Broom," "Drive You Home Again," "Every Mother's Son," "Help Me Now," "Hey Hey Hey," "Hold On I," "Hold On II," "I Feel the Same," "No Love Today," "Slow Surprise," "Small Revelations" and "Winsome Smile." Includes lyrics and some great photos. Note/tab. 65 pp.
596-1
$22.00
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THE GUITAR OF BIG BILL BROONZY
taught by Woody Mann
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Broonzy was a master of ragtime and country blues guitar. Mann explores his technique and style. The three companion CDs contain three hours of note-by-note instruction. Note/tab. 24 pp.
02-98508BCD
$24.95
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THE GUITAR OF BLIND BLAKE
taught by Woody Mann
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Book/3-CD set. Mann explores the ideas, techniques, and style of the legendary Blind Blake. The CDs contain three full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Teaches "Black Dog Blues," "Bad Feeling Blues," "Sweet Jivin' Mama," "Diddie Wa Diddie," "Blind Arthur's Breakdown." Note/tab. 24 pp.
02-98507BCD
$24.95
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THE GUITAR OF ROBERT JOHNSON
taught by Woody Mann
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Book/3-CD set. It was rumored that Johnson sold his soul to the devil to play the blues so well! Mann teaches many of Johnson's amazing guitar techniques and musical ideas. Includes: "Kindhearted Woman Blues," "Me and the Devil," "Hellhound on My Trail," "Ramblin on My Mind," "Crossroad Blues" and "Terraplane Blues." From Stephan Grossman's Guitar Workshop. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 24 pp.
02-20911BCD
$24.95
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Acoustic Blues Guitar Personalities
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