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Mississippi John Hurt

Author: Mississippi John Hurt

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739043301

The Early Masters of American Blues series provides the unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan Grossman, noted roots-blues guitarist and musicologist, has compiled this fascinating collection of 26 songs legendary blues guitarist Mississippi John Hurt. In addition to Stefan's expert transcriptions, the book includes online audio containing the John Hurt's original recordings so you can hear the music as it was originally performed. Mississippi John Hurt had a fascinating career, originally recording a handful of songs in the late 1920s, and, after disappearing for nearly 30 years, being rediscovered by a new generation of musicians that included Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Stephen Sills. Found in 1963 living in a small town in Mississippi, by an admirer who tracked him down through the lyrics of his 1928 single Avalon Blues," Mississippi John Hurt was persuaded to go to Washington, D.C. and start a new career. He spent the next three years performing and recording for a whole new group of fans. In addition to transcribing all the songs in this collection, Stefan Grossman was also a student of John Hurt."

Blind Blake

Author: Blind Blake

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739043332

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The Early Masters of American Blues series provides the unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan Grossman, noted roots-blues guitarist and musicologist, has compiled this fascinating collection of 16 songs, transcribed exactly as performed by legendary blues master Blind Blake. In addition to Stefan's expert transcriptions, the book includes online audio containing the original recordings of Blind Blake so you can hear the music as he performed it. Blind Blake was the greatest ragtime blues guitarist to record during the 1920s. His guitar styles and techniques were unique, capturing the pulsating rhythms of the blues, ragtime, and jazz music of the period. His records sold well and were greatly influential on generations of guitarists. This collection presents sixteen tunes that will keep your fingers very busy. Sound, feel, and control over right-hand thumb are the elements of Blind Blake's playing that will demand all your attention and patience. Enjoy the wonderful songs, and good luck developing your sportin' right hand!"

Delta Blues Guitar

Author: Stefan Grossman

Publisher:

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780825601064

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The American Blues Guitar

Author: Rick Batey

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780634027598

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If the story of the blues is the story of a people, then the voice behind the story belongs to the guitar. The American Blues Guitar: An Illustrated History looks at the instruments and the players, from the birth of the blues to the present day. A brief history of the blues is included. From Blind Lemon Jefferson's Martin to T-Bone Walker's Gibson archtop, and from B.B. King's ES 335 to cousin Albert's Flying-V, all the classic makes and models are documented here in detail, with superb photography, serial number data, and everything the diehard collector - and interested fan - needs to identify these great American heirlooms. You'll find Leo Fender's original patent, filed in April 1951, of the Telecaster guitar, and an analysis of what makes it one of the great instruments. Among the blues artists discussed is Texan Albert Collins and his Gibson humbucker. Expert commentary explains why the players chose the models they did, how their choice influenced their sound, and how those sounds can be recreated today. The American Blues Guitar: An Illustrated History is indispensable to the lover of the blues.

Country Blues Guitar

Author: Stefan Grossman

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739042816

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"Descriptive analysis and musical transcriptions, in standard notation and tablature" of the works of various blues guitarists.

Blind Boy Fuller

Author: Blind Boy Fuller

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780739043318

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The Early Masters of American Blues series provides the unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan Grossman, noted roots-blues guitarist and musicologist, has compiled this fascinating collection of 19 songs, transcribed exactly as performed by legendary blues master Blind Boy Fuller. In addition to Stefan's expert transcriptions, the book includes a CD containing the original recordings of Blind Boy Fuller so you can hear the music as he performed it. Blind Boy Fuller was one of the most popular "Piedmont Blues" artists, recording most of his work during the late 1930s. Close friends with Sonny Terry and Rev. Gary Davis, his "country blues" music and fingerpicking playing style influenced thousands of blues players.

Masters of Instrumental Blues Guitar

Author: Donald Garwood

Publisher: Oak Publications

Published: 1968-06-01

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 1783234733

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From the preface: In order to study American folk guitar styles in depth, one is forced to turn to the country blues because nowhere else do recorded sources of instrumental folk guitar abound so profusely. It is in the blues that Negro musicians have explored and developed the finger style instrumental approach. Some of the exceptional blues masterpieces are assembled in this book along with the instruction necessary to play them.

Complete Country Blues Guitar Book

Author: STEFAN GROSSMAN

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-06-29

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1610658736

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This comprehensive book has 260 pages and over 50 fingerpicking guitar solos in notation and tablature in country blues, Delta blues, ragtime blues, Texas blues and bottleneck styles. An extremely comprehensive blues solo collection.Includes access to online audio

Rollin' and Tumblin'

Author: Jas Obrecht

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780879306137

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Featuring interviews with some of the most influential blues musicians who ever lived, this guide explores the electric guitar pioneers and practitioners of Chicago and Delta blues, including such historic figures as Lightnin' Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, Jimmie Reed, and Freddie King. Original.

Blues Chops for Guitar

Author: Buck Brown

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781929395415

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Great musical ideas need great chops to back them up. Build your finger strength, flexibility and independence with these exercise books from one of America's leading guitar schools. Blues Chops has exercises for developing bending, the different shuffle rhythm patterns, turnarounds, blues trills and more. Develop your chops practicing exercises in the style of music you enjoy!