Alfred Beginning Blues Guitar (Book/CD)

A great step-by-step book for beginners that has a lot in it. Basic blues theory and left-hand techniques, the rhythm styles of Texas Swing, slow and minor blues, and the styles of such greats as Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and many others. Call-and-response phrasing, intros, turnarounds, endings and improvisation are also among the topics covered. Includes a CD with examples and for playing along. 96 pages.