BLUES RHYTHM GUITAR METHOD BK/CD (Progressive) (Paperback)

~ GELLING (Author), Peter (Author) "This book takes an innovative approach to learning Blues rhythm guitar..." (more)
Key Phrases: major bar chord, bar chords, note riffs (more...)

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Product Description

Uses a variety of left and right hand techniques to help develop control of timing and rhythms which are essential to creating good Blues rhythm parts. The book & CD contains a study of both open and moveable chord shapes, before moving on to single and double note riffs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: LTP Products (February 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 187569059X
• ISBN-13: 978-1875690596
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #887,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for starting to learn the blues, February 2, 1999

By A Customer

This book is clear and gives you the basics for learning to play Blues on guitar. It explains the theory in a way that is easy to grasp. The lessons are well thought out and really make you feel like you are getting somewhere. The accompanying CD sounds good too. Each exercise is played with a solo over the top so it is good to listen to. I bought the book because I was out of my depth in a blues workshop - I'm now hanging in there, and can to play along in any key.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Source of Blues Technique and Knowledge, March 12, 2000

By	"shotout" (Saint Petersburg, Florida) - See all my reviews

This book would be perfect for a beginning guitarist or an experienced one who wants to learn the blues. If the reader does not know, the book shows all the chords in helpful diagrams and tablature. The book also touches on keys and scales. The audio takes all the guessing out of learning new songs and the wondering if your playing it right. A beginner will get a lot out of this book. If you want to get a firm base of blues, then buy this book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kick-Start Your Blues Career With This Book, September 11, 2002

By	Daniel E. Shy (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

After piddling around on the guitar my whole life, I decided to get serious with the Blues. This book kick-started me into the blues style. With a solid background in chord formations, I flew through the book, but Gelling covers everything that a novice needs to know. The CD is a fantastic learning tool. I am now going through his lead guitar methods books now. For the serious guitarist, I also recommend Fretboard Logic by Bill Edwards, a book that will solve the mystery of the fretboard and take you to the next level.