Mel Bay You Can Teach Yourself Blues Guitar [Paperback]

Mike Christiansen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 1992

A truly enjoyable in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar! Learn the blues progression the blues scale, blues chords including power chords, moveable chords, and barre chords, strum patterns, and how to accompany a blues song in 6/8 or 12/8 time. Addresses blues in minor keys, fingerpicking blues, turnarounds, fill-ins, the capo, blues technique such as double stops, bending, hammering and pulling-off, blues licks, and bass line accompaniments, plus how to build and play an improvised solo. Include dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! Written in standard notation and tablature.

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About the Author

Mike Christiansen is a Professor and Director of Guitar Studies at Utah State University. In 1994 he was selected "Professor of the Year" at Utah State. He is the author of numerous instructional books, has recorded several CDs, and appears on fourteen instructional videos. He has had articles published in several magazines including Acoustic Guitar and Soundboard, and has also conducted many workshops for guitarists and educators. In addition to this work geared toward teaching, he has played in many top bands and ensembles, has written and performed radio jingles, has backed up many artists on recordings and has written and recorded music for TV and educational films. Currently, in addition to his teaching and writing duties, Mike does solo work, performs with the Lightwood Duo (a clarinet-guitar duo), and is a member of the group, Mirage.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (February 21, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562223089
• ISBN-13: 978-1562223083
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,523,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this guitar book before all others, April 8, 2007

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This review is from: Mel Bay You Can Teach Yourself Blues Guitar (Paperback)

I have a small library of guitar books, this is by far the best. Beginners who complete this book will be surprised at how much they've learned. You will be able to play and enjoy your guitar if you take the time to go through this book. Intermediate players will benefit from his clear presentation and organization. I have been playing and taking lessons for 3 years and occasionally find myself going back to this book for review (and the example songs are fun to play!).