{"product_id":"blues-guitar-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Blues Guitar for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon Chappell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWant to become the coolest possible version of yourself?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime to jump into learning the blues guitar. Even if you don't read music, \u003ci\u003eBlues Guitar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e lets you pick up the fundamentals and start jamming like your favorite blues artists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlues Guitar for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers the key aspects of blues guitar, showing you how to play scales, chords, progressions, riffs, solos, and more. This hands-on guide is packed with musical examples, chords charts, and photos that let you explore the genre and play the songs of all the great blues musicians. This accessible how-to book will give you the skills you need to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right guitar, equipment, and strings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHold, tune, and get situated with your guitar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay barre chords and strum to the rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize the structure of a blues song\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTackle musical riffs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster melodies and solos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake your guitar sing, cry, and wail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJam to any type of blues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the book comes with a website that shares audio samples of all the examples covered in the lessons. Go online to practice your riffs and chords and develop your style as a blues musician.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder your copy of \u003ci\u003eBlues Guitar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e today and get ready to start shredding!\u003c\/p\u003e P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Blues Guitar For Dummies (9780470049204). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the right guitar and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the riffs and scales that define the blues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay solid blues rhythm or step out for a solo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecreate the sounds of the blues masters\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to play the blues? Can't read music? No problem! This fun, accessible guide shows you how to play blues scales, chords, progressions, riffs, and solos. Learn about the structure of a blues song, including intros, turnarounds, and endings. Master the art of articulation, dynamics, and phrasing. From Delta blues and modern blues to blues rock, you'll see how to use today's guitars, amplifiers, and effects to play a wide variety of styles, with hands-on guidance on changing strings for when you really boogie down. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore acoustic and electric styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform common blues scales\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn song structures and improvise leads\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow the history of the blues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the best equipment to accentuate your sound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet to know legendary blues artists and albums\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon Chappell\u003c\/b\u003e has jammed with countless blues musicians at Chicago's blues clubs. He is an award-winning guitarist and composer as well as past editor- in-chief of \u003ci\u003eGuitar Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHome Recording Magazine.\u003c\/i\u003e His other books include \u003ci\u003eGuitar For Dummies, Guitar Exercises For Dummies, Classical Guitar For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e Rock Guitar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.2 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759988998432,"sku":"9781119695639","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7e49581ca106b030cedd8b7aaaa5c468.webp?v=1780168157","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/blues-guitar-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}