Beginning Blues Guitar (Guitar Books) (Paperback)

~ Arlen Roth (Author)

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Product Description

A simple system for students and teachers on the fundamentals of blues guitar. Includes sections on basic chords, blues rhythms, finger-picking, and more. Over 15 tunes in both standard notation and tablature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Amsco Publications (December 31, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825623502
• ISBN-13: 978-0825623509
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #147,326 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the beginning blues guitarist, January 12, 2009

By	Dennis (New York) - See all my reviews

Literally, this was my first guitar book and I am fortunate that it was. I had played bass from middle school through a few years after college and stopped when the reality set and I went back to school for a very non-music career. Now, a million years later, I decided to get serious about guitar.

Arlen's instructional media are legendary and for good reason - they're very good. Now his lessons are even on Gibson's website under the Lifestyle tab, although it is a little weird to see him without his trademark Tele in his hands.

I learned what the book promises: the basics; I also learned three 12 bar blues songs from the lead guitarist perspective. In the process I learned scales without the tedium of repition. The tablature is modern and really easy to follow. This book picks up the beginning blues guitarist from the foundation, and provides some real songs to practice. I have a Fender C-DEC amp and I learned to play along with drums, bass, and a little accompaniment that it provides, and it was fun. This book helped to build some confidence, and has led to more of Arlen's books.