Masters of Blues Guitar (with Free Audio CD) - Softcover

Richard Kochli

9783899221756: Masters of Blues Guitar (with Free Audio CD)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3899221753 ISBN 13: 9783899221756

Publisher: AMA Verlag, 2013

The history, artists and playing techniques of the American folk blues. This book chronicles the most important male and female artists of the American folk blues, their life stories and their musical techniques. More than 30 full-length pieces as well as countless in-depth exercises for the modern acoustic guitarist. Complete and comprehensive treatment of each of these pioneers who together laid the cornerstone for the rock and pop music of today - from Charley Patton, Memphis Minnie and Mississippi John Hurt to Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and many more. Contemporary stars such as Ry Cooder, Bonnie Raitt and Eric Clapton, all of whom were deeply inspired by this music, are included as well. CONTENTS: Preface - Prerequisites and Method - Part 1: Stylistic Pioneers 01. Charley Patton 02. Blind Blake 03. Blind Willie Johnson 04. Memphis Minnie 05. Mississippi John Hurt 06. Eddie Son House 07. Tampa Red 08. Robert Johnson 09. Big Bill Broonzy 10. Bukka White 11. Fred McDowell 12. Muddy Waters 13. Lightnin' Hopkins 14. Elmore James 15. John Lee Hooker - Part 2: A Few Contemporary Artists 16. Ry Cooder 17. Bonnie Raitt 18. Eric Clapton 19. Keb' Mo' 20. Rory Block - Masters of Blues Guitar CD - CD Index Numbers - MP3 Files.

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