Blues

Blues Guitar Instruction on DVD and VHS Video

50 LICKS BLUES STYLE

Unlock the secrets of blues guitar! Mat Gurman teaches budding bluesmasters 50 terrific licks, demonstrating licks for dominant and minor blues progressions, turnarounds, intro licks, ending licks, stop time licks and many more. He also shows players the classic techniques used in blues guitar, such as: bends, pull-offs, hammer-ons, slides, slurs, vibrato, muted string raking and more! VHS Video.

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ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR / Kenny Sultan

This (VHS) video presents a combination of 3-key blues techniques for players who already know basic chords and have some experience with the guitar. Features straight blues in the key of A, ragtime blues in G, and slide guitar in open D tuning. Includes musical examples. 75 minutes.

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ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR BEYOND BASICS

Keith Wyatt gets you started right playing "down home" blues on your acoustic. Learn all the classic moves in the three popular keys, including open-string chor ds with melodic embellishments, turnarounds, and both slow and quick-change versions of the 12-bar blues progression. You'll also learn strum patterns, bass lines and the blues shuffle. Keith includes the use of a capo as well as a wealth of insight into this traditional and influential style. Special Features of DVD Include: ~Tuning Segment ~Artist Video Previews ~Bonus Video Tips ~Matching Book/CD Preview ~Beyond Basics Catalog ~Internet Connectivity.

Albert Collins

Albert Collins, one of the true legends of blues guitar, discusses his tuning, use of the capo, and influences and does some great 'down home' playing. You'll l earn many of Albert's licks, his unique rhythms, and his use of the thumb and fingers to achieve those soulful and funky sounds. Booklet included.

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An Introduction to Open Tunings and Slide Guitar

Roy Book Binder has given us another terrific look at his unique brand of fingerpicked blues guitar. On this DVD/video, he covers the basics of open tunings and the use of the bottleneck, teaching essential techniques in a way that will be easy even for newcomers to this style. Roy introduces beginning players to the slide through an exploration of open D (Vestapol) and open G (Spanish) tuning, demonstrating songs, licks, techniques, and the sounds of bottleneck blues. Songs: Never Drive a Stranger from Your Door · Cigarette Blues · Electricity · Palm Trees Shaking in the Night · She Did You a Favor · Baby Don't You Do It No More · Tired of Being Mistreated. 80-MIN. DVD OR VIDEO · BEGINNER LEVEL · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB

Austin Blues Volume 1

SongXpress is a fast and easy was to learn your favorite songs on guitar. This DVD brings you four classic blues songs, as performed by Stevie Ray Vaughan. Titles include Crossfire,Lenny, Couldn't Stand The Weather, and Cold Shot. Special Features of DVD include: ** Tuning Segment ** Chord Patterns ** Additional Tips: Blues Chords, Barre Chords, Scales, Power Chords, Etc. ** Additional Video Previews.

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B.B. King - BLUES MASTER

Enjoy over 3 1/2 hours of blues guitar technique and exclusive performances featuring B.B. King and his entire band. The Blues Master video tapes I, II, and III are now available on a singe DVD. Special Features of DVD include: Tuning Segment, Interactive "Getting To Know Lucille" Feature, Additional Video Theory Tips, Performance Only Option, Interactive Motion Menus, and Internet connectivity.

B.B. King - BLUES MASTER HIGHLIGHTS

A compilation of great excerpts from all three BLUES MASTER videos,with an emphasis on performance and anecdotes rather than technical information. This tape features the B.B. King Band and will appeal to any fan of the blues whether they play guitar or not.

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Basic Licks and Classic Solos for Electric Blues Guitar

Here's a video lesson for novice players who want to get started playing blues on the electric guitar. Jim Weider shows the easy way to get into playing authentic licks, riffs, rhythms and hot solos. Each tune covers a different aspect of electric blues playing and provides a great solo for practicing the techniques he's taught. The Honky Tonk Gurus (Jim's touring band) supply great back-up and help Jim demonstrate how a song should sound when played in performance. 90-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

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BEGINNING ELECTRIC BLUES GUITAR

Learn the essentials of playing blues guitar from one of the genre's most renowned educators. This (VHS) video covers twelve-bar blues form, the blues scale, major and minor pentatonics, combining scales, shuffle rhythm, and more. Andy also includes an inspiring performance section revealing the unique approach of several blues masters including B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Eric Clapton. 55 minutes.

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BEST OF STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN

In this outstanding DVD, author/clinician/recording artist Greg Koch teaches the trademark riffs and solos of SRV, the man responsible for reinventing blues and rock on the guitar. Greg analyzes these eight classics in detail: Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up on Love · Couldn't Stand the Weather · Crossfire · Empty Arms · The House Is Rockin' · Riviera Paradise · Scuttle Buttin' · Stang's Swang.

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BLUES BY THE BOOK / Roy Book Binder

Video One: Roy's firsthand knowledge of the great Piedmont-style players makes this video a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. He demonstrates a wide variety of chords, right- and left-hand patterns, licks, endings, runs, slides, open-string techniques, pull-offs, hammer-ons, damping, turnarounds and much more! Songs include Roy's arrangements to: Black Dog Blues · Hesitation Blues · and his own medley of ragtime/blues tunes. 75-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: Roy continues his in-depth exploration of blues guitar techniques with chords and positions in the key of A. Roy's book of tricks will help build repertoire and arrangements of traditional blues songs, including the classics: How Long Blues · Every Day of the Week · Texas Blues · as well as his original New Age Woman Blues · Polk City Ramble · Anywhere You Go I Can Go There Too. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (VHS)

BLUES GUITAR JAMMIN'

Imagine the perfect band...always on time, always in tune, always playing what you want to play...Then live the dream with Jammin' Videos. Be a star on stage with a full band with these exciting videos that let you be the lead guitarist. Jam along with the band in a music video setting as you practice and perfect your licks. Each video contains five full songs with on-screen scale choices to aid in improvisation. Each video also features Chris Amelar demonstrating licks that you can use to improvise - thanks to the close-up photography and on-screen notes and tab, you'll be jammin' in no time! Each video is approximately 25 minutes. VHS only.

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BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS

This intermediate-level video (VHS only) teaches the techniques of blues greats Lightnin' Hopkins and Blind Blake. Kenny Sultan shows how to interpret the legends without attempting note-for-note renditions of the original music, letting players adapt the music to their own playing. Video complements Kenny's best-selling book Blues Guitar Legends.

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BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS II

'Blues Guitar Legends - Part 2' by Kenny Sultan covers the styles of Blind Boy Fuller, Mississippi John Hurt and Big Bill Broonzy. All great acoustic blues players. This video (VHS only) complements Kenny's best selling book 'Blues Guitar Legends'.

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Blues Guitar Rhythm Chops BEYOND BASICS

Keith Wyatt, GIT's resident blues authority, reveals his favorite blues chord voicing and comping concepts. Keith explores everything from "straight-eight" boogie blues to rock shuffles and sophisticated "uptown"styles. Includes: classic blues chord voicings, blues progression variations, chord substitution, "straight-eight" and shuffle patterns, and several complete 12-bar blues progressions. Special Features of DVD Include:~Tuning Segment~Artist Video Previews~Bonus Video Tips~Getting To Know Your Amplifier~Beyond Basics Catalog~Internet Connectivity.

BLUES ROCK GUITAR SOLOING

Learning to solo has never been easier or more affordable! This dynamic series, offers the essential elements every soloist needs. In Blues Rock Guitar Soloing, Mat demonstrates the art of phrasing which is the key to all improvised music as heard in the music of Santana, Clapton & SRV. (VHS Video)

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BLUES/ROOTS GUITAR

Steve James, a favorite performer on the contemporary acoustic blues circuit, details five pieces in different blues styles for the learning guitar student. He covers Texas and Delta-style fingerpicking, a New Orleans jazz-blues tune, and bottleneck pieces in open G and Open D tunings. Includes invaluable insights into the use of chord inversions, finding blue notes, use of dominant 7th, diminished chords and scales, and much more. Songs: Sugar Babe · Wet Laundry Blues · Buddy Bolden's Blues · Stack Lee's Blues · Hot Time on the Old Town Tonight. 80-MIN. VHS VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3

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BOTTLENECK BLUES AND BEYOND

This lesson in bottleneck/slide guitar details the technique that put Mike Dowling in high demand as a Nashville session guitarist. Taking examples from traditional blues as well as his own compositions, Mike explores often-overlooked tricks of the trade that will make even the simplest lines sound musical. Playing primarily in open D tuning, Mike teaches: Mean Ol' Frisco · Stranger Here · Boogie Woogie Dance · Swamp Dog Blues · and the haunting Jan's Song. 110-MIN. VHS VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3

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CHICAGO BLUES GUITAR

In this VHS video, guitarist Shun Kikuta teaches you the guitar styles and techniques you need to play Chicago blues. You'll learn: rhythm patterns for 12-bar blues, basic solo techniques, 53 essential blues guitar licks, phrasing ideas, chord voicings, minor blues, eight-bar blues, and turnarounds. You'll also learn the techniques of the masters as Shun guides you through examples in the styles of such blues legends as B.B. King, Albert King, Albert Collins, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, and Muddy Waters. As an added bonus, you will see and hear Shun demonstrate all the concepts demonstrated throughout this video in five live performances with J.W. Williams and other great Chicago blues musicians at the world famous club Buddy Guy's Legends. 55 minutes.

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Classic Blues Guitar GETTING THE SOUNDS

Keith Wyatt, master blues guitarist and educator, demonstrates how to create the soulful sounds of all the great legends of the blues guitar.This will provide you with everything you need to re-create the classic blues guitar tone of Albert King, B.B. King, Robben Ford, Stevie Ray Vaughan, T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, and many more. Special DVD features include: additional video previews, "getting to know your amplifier" interactive features, Internet connectivity, and much more!

CLASSIC BLUES VOL. 1

Features four blues standards taught just as you've heard them performed by blues guitar giants. Titles are: All Your Love (Otis Rush) * Born Under a Bad Sign (Eric Clapton) * Crossroads (Eric Clapton) * The Thrill Is Gone (B.B. King). Special Features of DVD include: ** Tuning Segment ** Chord Patterns ** Additional Tips: Blues Chords, Barre Chords, Scales, Power Chords, Etc. ** Additional Video Previews. SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar.

CLASSIC BLUES VOL. 2

Dan warner and Tommy Anthony, your SongXpress instructors, guide you through all the licks, riffs, and patterns you need to play these blues/rock songs. From the uptown blues sound of T-Bone Walker's "Stormy Monday" to the screaming blues rock of Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Look at Little Sister." You'll be able to practice today and play tonight. Special Features of DVD include: Tuning Segment; Chord Diagrams; Additional Video Tips; Bonus Performance Footage Featuring Robben Ford; Additional Product Previews; Printable Chord Patterns; and Internet Connectivity. SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn you favorite songs on guitar.

CLASSIC BLUES VOL. 3

Blues is the great common language of all musicians, especially guitarists. Arm yourself with a bunch of great riffs, some classic songs, and a touch of vibrato, and you too will be speaking the language. Dan Warner, your SongXpress instructor, exposes you once again to the awesome world of blues guitar and some of its greatest players, including Jonny Lang, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, and the great Eric Clapton. Dan will lead you through the chords, melodies, and riffs so you'll be playing like your idols in no time. Special Features of DVD Include: Tuning Segment; Chord Diagrams; Additional video Tips; Additional Product Previews, Printable Chord Tabs, and Internet Connectivity. SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar.

CONTEMPORARY CHICAGO BLUES GUITAR

Son Seals provides an extraordinary personal lesson on how to play tough, no-nonsense blues guitar in a variety of rhythmic settings. An inspiring teacher and awesome performer, he is as direct in his explanations as he is in his playing, putting his heart into each song demo (including shuffle, slow blues, funk blues, and minor blues) and interjecting humorous anecdotes and practical playing tips for guitarists at all levels. A master of minor blues and up-tempo shuffles, he demonstrates how to build and pace a solo, delivering a spellbinding performance in the process. By observing his technique in such an intimate setting, viewers will learn that the secret to Son's power and energy is in his fingers, and not in excessive amplification. Includes an easy-to-follow booklet of transcribed musical examples. 56 minutes. VHS Video.

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DELTA BLUES GUITAR

Much more than an in-depth lesson on Delta blues, this VHS video is a personal visit with a truly unique individual in the history of American music. David Honeyboy Edwards imparts the wit and wisdom he acquired during his life and times with the fascinating, larger-than-life legends of the blues. Foremost among these is the immortal Robert Johnson, whom he met in 1936. In an absolutely remarkable vignette, Honeyboy gives his first-person account on the death of the King of the Delta Blues. Surrounding this riveting moment of living history are detailed demonstrations and thrilling performances of solo country blues, slide guitar, boogie bass lines and lead guitar. Taken all together, this video is the original source for Delta blues guitar that cannot be obtained anywhere else! Includes a booklet containing key musical examples from the video. 65 minutes.

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Don Mock - THE BLUES FROM ROCK TO JAZZ

Don Mock of GIT uses the basic blues progression as a vehicle to teach chords and soloing techniques used in contemporary blues and jazz fusion. With clear graphics, Don guides you through the dominant chord family showing chords and substitutes for comping, scales, arpeggios and melodic ideas for improvising. (60 min. VHS)

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FREDDIE KING

The most virtuosic blues King, big bad Freddie was a spectacular guitarist as well as a first-rate singer and accomplished songwriter. As a transplanted Texan who moved to Chicago in the '50s, Freddie rubbed shoulders with the likes of Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Magic Sam. Freddie's vast repertoire of blues classics offers cool hooks, hot solos, and foot-tapping rhythms for the contemporary electric guitarist. In this DVD, Host Duke Robillard (Roomful of Blues, Fabulous Thunderbirds) gives invaluable insights into the style of this legendary guitarist. He takes you through a select group of Freddie's greatest songs (Hideaway · San-Ho-Zay · The Stumble · Sen-sa-shun) lick by lick, revealing the inner workings of this master musician. DVD includes rare performance footage as a special bonus!

Great Guitar Lessons - Blues and Country Fingerpicking

Taught by Eddie Adcock, Rory Black, Roy Book Binder, Thom Bresh, John Jackson, Happy Traum, Doc Watson. These terrific compilations, gathered from lessons by several top Homespun pickers, cover a vast range of possibilities in both fingerpicking and flatpicking styles. Each lesson segment teaches a complete song or instrumental and each tape includes an introductory lesson by Happy Trum. He teaches a song that gives the tools needed to really start picking. These lessons cover the steady bass/syncopated melody of the Piedmont blues players; the muffled bass and swingy chords of Travis-style pickers; the strumming and pounding of Delta blues stylists; and the banjo-like rolls and single-string approach of bluegrass-oriented pickers. 75-MINUTE VHS VIDEO * BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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GUITAR TIPS BLUES GUITAR

GUITAR TIPS brings together some of the world's greatest guitarists, each providing his own insights on music and the guitar. BLUES GUITAR features B.B. King, Albert Collins, Robben Ford and Keith Wyatt, each demonstrating their distinct approach to playing the blues. They also explain some of the techniques that make their style so identifiable. Hosted by Keith Wyatt. (52 min. VHS)

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HOOKED ON THE BLUES

Blues fans worldwide have embraced the soulful music from the Mississippi Delta and few play it better than Dutch guitarist/singer/songwriter Hans Theessink. Hans' passion for the blues is clear as he teaches the tunings, chord shapes, slide work and other essential techniques which give the blues its distinctive sound. Songs: Prison Blues * Big Bill's Guitar * Vicksburg Is My Home * Sugar Babe * You Make Me Feel So Good * Sitting On Top Of The World * Two Trains. 70-MINUTE VHS VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3.

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HOT GUITAR TECHNIQUES

Fingerpicking guitar wiz Bob Brozman helps players get from basic folk to hot blues, ragtime and early jazz styles. In Video One, Bob explores the guitar's rhythmic, harmonic and melodic possibilities, covering movable chords, picking patterns, two-hand damping, rhythmic devices and other techniques to bring a guitarist to exciting new discoveries. Songs: Salty Dog Blues * Jazz'm Blues * Sister Kate. 75-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES TAB * LEVEL 2/3. In Video Two, swing chords and rhythms, Gypsy jazz, 32-bar song forms, calypso rhythms, palm harmonics, minor key jazz/blues and a variety of exercises transform a guitarist's repertoire and range. Songs: Hot Moments With You * Dear * Blue Devil Blues * Dog And Cat. 65 MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES TAB * LEVEL 3.

Innovative Arrangements for American Blues/Roots Guitar

Legendary singer/guitarist Geoff Muldaur teaches six gospel and blues arrangements that are filled with ideas, techniques and wonderful songs. Geoff uses standard ingredients of fingerstyle playing combined with rich chord voicings that add a jazz sensibility to traditional music. With his rare musical intelligence, he sheds light on how, by making small changes, you can make turnarounds and blues licks sound fresh and new. Gospel songs: Just a Little While to Stay Here · Trouble Soon Be Over · I Believe I'll Go Back Home. Blues songs: Wild Ox Moan · Got to Find Blind Lemon · Tears Come Rolling Down. 85-MIN. VHS VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3

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Jump, Jive 'N' Swing GETTING THE SOUNDS

Keith Wyatt, L.A.'s premier blues and rockabilly guitar maestro guides you through all the techniques, chord patterns, riffs and licks you need to become a 6-string, jump-blues, hep-cat. Includes blues forms, chord voicings, swing patterns, bass lines, rhythm guitar feels, horn-style fills, organ-style punches, minor blues , "jungle" beats, and much more. Special DVD features include: additional video previews, "getting to knowyour amplifier" interactive features, Internet connectivity, and much more!

JOHN HAMMOND

This popular blues guitarist and singer demonstrates and explains his style and technique on acoustic and slide guitar in this special video. Also included is an in-depth interview with John where he discusses many of the aspects of his music that makes him so popular. Star Licks Master VHS Video.

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LARRY CARLTON

This Grammy Award-winning jazz/rock guitarist has recorded with Steely Dan, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Olivia Newton-John, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, and others. On this Star Licks Master VHS video he discusses blues and chord substitution.

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LARRY CARLTON - VOLUME 2

Discover the answers to the 'most asked questions' about how Larry Carlton, one of today's most influential jazz/rock guitarists, achieves his soulful and memorable style in this revealing 45-minute session. Larry presents an in-depth look at how to solo and improvise jazz, blues and be-bop variations with keyboard accompaniment provided by Terry Trotter. He covers many vital performance tips and techniques, including: playing over ballads, expanding phrases, creating chord melodies, creating your own solo arrangements, and more. Whether you want to become a session player or enhance your performance skills, Larry Carlton gives you some insight to what it takes. Star Licks Master VHS Video.

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Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar

Complete three-tape series - Learn To Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar. In Video One are the powerful licks, runs, rhythms, harmonics and songs of Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, Muddy Waters and other Delta blues players. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES TAB * LEVEL 2. Video Two - This follow-up to Bob's first video helps players expand their blues repertiore and master advanced licks and techniques. Teaches the styles and innovations of the Delta slide masters, scrunch strokes, damping, palm harmonics, vibrato, slides, trills, chopped rhythms, and more. Bob analyzes and teaches Robert Johnson's 'Come On In My Kitchen,' Charlie Patton's 'Rollin' And Tumblin',' and his original tune 'Delta Memories.' 70 min. video, includes booklet, level 3. With Video Three, Add eight powerful tunes to your blues repetoire! This video demonstrates the rhythmic power of Bukka White, the tonality of Skip James, the clean tone and string damping style of Tampa Red, and the raw power of Charlie Patton. Bob covers swing and train-time licks, finger sliding and vibrato, modal chords, ghost notes, and much more. Guitarists will learn to play: Old Dog Blues, Jitterbug Swing, Aberdeen Mississippi, Denver Blues, cypress Grove, Telegram Blues, Green River Blues, Pony Blues. 75 min. video, includes booklet, level 3-4..

LEARNING TO PLAY BLUES GUITAR

Complete Two-tape series. In Video One, learn the right- and left-hand techniques of traditional fingerstyle blues. Chord progressions, turnarounds, walking basses, picking techniques, blues riffs and several complete songs and instrumentals are taught, along with the elements of blues improvisation. In Video Two, learn blues in the key of A, as played by the great blues masters. More advanced chord positions, bass runs, turnarounds, licks and solos. Songs: Betty And Dupree * Key To The Highway * Blood Red River * and others.

LIVING LEGEND

Grammy nominee Robert Lockwood Jr. comes from a class of blues legends that includes such heavyweights at Muddy Waters and B.B. King. Having been taught by the ultimate blues legend, Robert Johnson, Lockwood's playing is a brilliant combination of Johnson's influence with his personal touch, technique, and phrasing. This video offers an inside look into Robert Lockwood Jr. with stunning performances mixed in. Topics include:* Jazz & blues comparison* King Biscuit* The early days* Playing analysis* Commentary from Robert's wife* Seven performances - Solo with a band. VHS.

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MUDDY WATERS

Arguably the heaviest bluesman ever, Muddy Waters literally electrified the Chicago blues world with the 1948 release of his first single on Chess Records (I Can't Be Satisfied). By taking the Robert Johnson and Son House-inspired acoustic Delta blues that he had played in Mississippi and firing it up with raw amplification, he created the blueprint for generations of Chicago blues players. Bob Margolin played guitar in Muddy Waters' band for seven years in the '70s, absorbing his music first-hand. In this DVD, he shares the secrets of Muddy's solo guitar and ensemble work and covers slow blues, boogie blues, slide guitar and guitar bass lines in standard and open tunings. Bob even plays an original song that he wrote as a tribute to his former mentor. Includes the songs: Blow Wind Blow · I Can't Be Satisfied · Rollin' and Tumblin' · Big Leg Woman · Kind Hearted Woman · and more. As a special bonus, both DVD and Video includes rare performance footage of Muddy. 52 minutes.

RAY GOMEZ

Ray Gomez, the 'guitarist's guitarist,' has written the book on modern blues-rock guitar. He has played with numerous musicians, including Al DiMeola, Larry Coryell, Stanley Clarke, Aretha Franklin, Hall & Oates, and many more. This Star Licks Master VHS video explores and explains his unique combination of rock, jazz, and blues.

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Robben Ford - BACK TO THE BLUES Boxed Set

Both Back to the Blues videos (Parts 1 and 2) packaged together. In Part 1, Robben teaches and demonstrates many of his superb and tasty chordal and improvising ideas for both the major and minor blues. With booklet. (90 min). In Part 2, Robben demonstrates contemporary blues concepts including comping and soloing for a swing blues and a one-chord blues vamp. He discusses how to be more melodic using triads, good phrasing and simplicity. He also talks about his influences, guitars, stage set-up, and how to get that good sound. With booklet. (90 min.)

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Robben Ford - BLUES AND BEYOND 2-PACK

Two great Robben Ford videos packaged as a set. In Playin' the Blues, Robben teaches favorite blues scales and phrases. He also reveals his unique fingerings for string bending and vibrato. Included are chord voicings, rhythm guitar ideas, and some great 12-bar solos featuring many of Robben's classic blues guitar phrases. (60 min.) In The Blues and Beyond, Robben reveals his advanced concepts for improvising and comping. He demonstrates how he plays over chord changes including altered and chord substitutions. He also discusses phrasing and playing "outside" using diminished and melodic minor scales. The accompanying booklet has examples music and tab. (75 min.) Book + CD also available.

Robben Ford - HIGHLIGHTS

An exciting 40-minute program of select performance and teaching segments from Robben's four highly acclaimed REH instructional videos: PLAYIN' THE BLUES, THE BLUES AND BEYOND and BACK TO THE BLUES, PARTS 1 AND 2. (40 min.)

Robben Ford - PLAYIN THE BLUES

On this DVD our exclusive on-screen fingering patterns along with great demonstrations will have you quickly learning Robben's favorite blues scales and phrases . Robben also reveals his unique fingerings for string bending and vibrato as well as a variety of right-hand techniques, from string poppin' with a thumb and fingers, to picking, and more. In the comping section, Robben shows you various chord voicings and rhythm guitar ideas he uses. Throughout this DVD, you'll hear Robben doing what he does so well, playin' the blues! Book with CD also available.

Robben Ford - THE BLUES AND BEYOND

The Blues & Beyond reveals Robben's advanced concepts for improvising and comping. Performing his well-known renditions of several blues classics, Robben demonstrates how he plays over chord changes. Robben also discusses phrasing and playing "outside" using pentatonic, diminished, and melodic minor scales. Check out the "Miles Groove," where Robben plays a great solo combining blues, bebop, and modern "out" lines. And to help you capture Robben's unique style, most of the solos, chords, and playing demonstrations have been transcribed in the music and tab book included.

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ROBERT JOHNSON'S GUITAR TECHNIQUES

There are very few guitarists who can truly be called legends, and Robert Johnson is one of them. This impassioned master of the blues has influenced everyone who has heard his singing and playing. In this hour-long VHS video, Scott Ainslie teaches and demonstrates Johnson's acoustic blues style and techniques using seven classic songs: Sweet Home Chicago · Ramblin' on My Mind · Walkin' Blues · Cross Road Blues · more.

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ROCKIN' THE BLUES (Keith Wyatt)

Topics included are: shuffle rhythms, flashy open-string licks, scale-to-chord thinking, call & response phrasing, target notes, intros, turn-arounds and endings plus many traditional blues phrases. You'll also learn how to use the entire neck and how to play in all key susing just one position. (60 min. VHS)

SLIDE GUITAR

Kirk Smart has performed with Joe Pass and Scott Henderson, and is recognized as one of today's top instructors of slide guitar. He starts with the basics, then explains how to choose and hold a slide. He demonstrates vibrato, string damping, tone and sustain, right hand techniques, open tunings, natural and false harmonies, and more, in a variety of styles from rock and blues to country. Starlicks Beginning VHS Video

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Solo Acoustics Blues Guitar Beyond Basics

The history of the blues comes alive as GIT's head instructor Keith Wyatt shows how to play classic chord and single-note phrases on the acoustic. This video picks up where Introducing Acoustic Blues Guitar leaves off as Keith goes deep into the style with advanced chord and melody combinations, bass lines, the blues scale, turnarounds, bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs and and special fingerpicking ideas. (63 min.)

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STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN'S GREATEST HITS

Learn the trademark riffs and solos of the man who reinvented blues and rock on the guitar. An in-depth analysis of eight classic songs presented by Greg Koch: Honey Bee · Lenny · Love Struck Baby · Pride and Joy · Rude Mood · Say What? · The Sky Is Crying · Tightrope.

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SWING GUITAR

Video One - Rhythm's Where It's At: Veteran player Mike Dowling demonstrates, clearly and simply, the techniques that put him in high demand as sideman for such legendary players as Joe Venuti, Jethro Burns and Vassar Clements. He covers swing blues, chord substitution, rhythm vamps, 10th chords, diminished chords, jump-style syncopations and funky 9th chord blues, as well as classic swing chords that are guaranteed to add punch and style to any guitarist's playing. 90-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two - Improvising Hot Lead Solos: This exciting video will satisfy novices who want to start improvising swing solos, as well as advanced players looking for new ideas and techniques. Mike explains how to use chord shapes to establish the melody on different parts of the fingerboard and then embellish it with arpeggios, riffs, pedal tones, rhythmic devices and other important improvisattional tools. Songs: The Sheik of Araby · Honeysuckle Rose · C Jam Blues · It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) · Sweet Georgia Brown · and a hot, swingin' version of Mary Had a Little Lamb. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

T-BONE WALKER

Known as the Father of Electric Blues Guitar, T-Bone Walker has influenced virtually every blues, jazz and rock guitarist from B.B. King, Kenny Burrell and Chuck Berry to Jimi Hendrix. His tasty, economical and expressive lead lines have come to define the essence of cool blues guitar soloing, and the power of his dramatic and soulful phrasing is undiminished by the passage of time. In this DVD, T-Bone Walker expert and Roomful of Blues founder Duke Robillard reveals all of the major aspects of T-Bone's style, note for note, chord for chord, and with Duke's 30 years of experience showing through. Songs include: You Don't Love Me · Love Is a Gamble · T-Bone Shuffle · T-Bone Boogie · I Get So Weary. Every guitarist should make it a priority to be thoroughly versed in the dynamic style of the immortal T-Bone Walker. 57 minutes.

THE 12-BAR BLUES

In this hour-long video, Dave Rubin examines the song form that is the single-most important influence in the history of American popular music. He covers boogie, shuffle and riff-driven patterns, as well as major, minor and jazzy chord progressions. Intros, turnarounds and soloing are covered, as well as piano-style boogie woogie. Each example is played and explained clearly. As an extra bonus, several progressions are performed as solo guitar pieces combining rhythm and lead. This video is essential for serious guitarists who want to expand their knowledge of 12-bar blues. The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 60 minutes.

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THE BLUES BAG / Happy Traum

Video One is a study of 12-bar and 16-bar blues forms through classic songs such as: C.C. Rider * Step It Up And Go * Move To Kansas City * New Stranger Blues * and others. Includes instruction in bass runs, turnarounds, boogie-woogie bass lines, damping, improvising and more. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. In Video Two chord progressions, positions up and down the neck, soloing and the styles of great players are taught, including songs such as Bad Luck Blues * Diddy Wah Diddy * Wandering * In The Evening When The Sun Goes Down * and others. 60-MIN. VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

THE BLUES GUITAR OF HUBERT SUMLIN

For 25 years, Hubert Sumlin's unique guitar lines were an integral part of Howlin' Wolf's great sound, and his spare, sharp-edged solos enhanced dozens of classic recordings. On this fascinating video, he discusses his blues guitar style, technique and influences with Jimmy Vivino of the Conan O'Brien Band. Backed by a stellar rhythm session - Jimmy on second guitar, Levon Helm (The Band) on drums and Michael Merritt (Conan O'Brien Band) on bass - Hubert plays through some of his favorite Wolf tunes, including: Smokestack Lightning · Forty Four · Killing Floor · Going Down Slow · Hidden Charms · Little Red Rooster · and others. David Johansen (aka Buster Poindexter) sits in, providing powerful vocals to these timeless blues tunes. 60-MIN. VHS VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3

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THE BLUES GUITAR OF KEB' MO'

Now available on DVD or VHS! Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kevin Moore (aka Keb' Mo') takes students on a powerful journey into the world of traditional and contemporary blues guitar. He begins by showing how turnarounds and harmonized scale passages can be the basis for developing fluid phrases in a Robert Johnson-style blues tune. Keb' then teaches two originals, both employing a rhythmic alternating bass style as well as some jazz-oriented chords that add spice and interest to the songs. Switching to his National steel guitar, he then discusses the basics of slide technique, rounding out this exciting blues lesson. Songs: Delta-Style Blues · Perpetual Blues Machine · Angelina · Henry. 75-MIN. LEVEL 3 · INCLUDES TAB

The Fingerpicking Blues of Etta Baker

'The Fingerpicking Blues of Etta Baker' offers an intimate lesson with one of the legendary greats of fingerpicking. 60-min. VHS Video. Includes Music & Tab * Early Intermediate Level.

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THE FINGERPICKING BLUES OF JOHN JACKSON

With special guest, Roy Book Binder. A traditional blues master brings the Piedmont style to life! In a lively conversation with Roy Book Binder, John Jackson details the finer points of technique, provides fascinating historical reminiscences and teaches his own two-finger picking style. Songs include Little Brown Jug * Candy Man * West Coast Blues * Louis Collins * Police Dog Blues * Boat's Up The River * Bear Cat Mana * Little Woman So Sweet * Red River Blues * Key To The Highway * John Henry. 60-MINUTE VHS VIDEO * INCLUDES LYRICS, MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3.

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THE GUITAR OF CHRIS SMITHER

Chris Smither's blues fingerpicking techniques and compelling vocals create a sound unlike any other contemporary stylist. He takes apart some of his most requested songs, slowing them down and explaining his licks for the learning guitarist: Link of Chain · Happier Blue · Hold On · Killin' the Blues · Can't Shake These Blues · and The Devil's Real. This lesson will open up new possibilities for song accompaniments and blues technique. 85-MIN. VHS VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC TAB · LEVEL 3

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THE GUITAR OF JOSH WHITE

The legendary Josh White (1914-1969) is widely considered to be one of the most influential blues and folk artists of all time, celebrated this year with a commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp. Josh White, Jr., an accomplished actor, singer, and teacher, can replicate his father's dazzling guitar technique and passionate renditions of blues, folk songs and ballads in a way that is easy to follow and accessible for all players. Even basic players will be able to learn arrangements to classic folk songs and blues: One Meat Ball · Betty & Dupree · House of the Rising Sun · Uncle Sam Says. 80-MIN. VHS VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC TAB · LEVEL 2

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THE GUITAR OF RORY BLOCK

Complete two-tape (VHS) series. Rory Block teaches some of her most requested numbers, highlighting the distinctive points of her blues guitar technique and her compelling original songs. In Video One, Video One, Rory's in-depth analysis of fingerstyle country blues covers the tunings, techniques, and rhythm patterns that are typical of the Mississippi blues, as well as her own well-known percussive string snapping and bending style. Songs: Hawkins' Blues * Rolling Log * Terraplane Blues * Bye, Bye Blues * Mississippi Blues. 80-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. In Video Two, Rory reveals her 'secret tuning,' teaches her own brand of percussive right-hand strumming, details her favorite techniques, and gives important advice about songwriting. This lesson will help players develop style and enhance arrangements of any contemporary or traditional songs. Songs: Silver Wings * Mama's Blues * Got To Shine * Lovin' Whiskey * It Ain't Right. 70-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

THE GUITAR STYLE OF RICHIE HAVENS

Richie Havens' distinctive guitar sound, rich voice and compelling arrangements of folk, blues and rock classics have enthralled millions throughout his long and successful career. In a lively and fascinating conversation with guitarist Artie Traum, Richie demonstrates his powerful approach to his instrument, detailing his open tunings, unusual fretting style and amazing rhythmic strumming techniques. Eight of his best-known songs are taught. 85-MIN. DVD OR VHS

THE POWER OF DELTA BLUES GUITAR

Complete two-tape series. One of America's most knowledgeable and talented exponents of the Delta blues guitar teaches several of her favorite tunes and techniques. Rory covers regular and open tunings, treble melodies, bass runs, slides, string bending and a variety of amazing acoustic blues styles. Video One: Mississippi Blues: The styles of Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson, Mattie Delaney. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. Video Two: Traditional and Contemporary Blues: The styles of Booker White, Robert Johnson, Charlie Spann, Rory Block. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3.

THE SLIDE GUITAR OF KELLY JOE PHELPS

Playing with his guitar flat on his lap, Kelly Joe Phelps uses his bar and alternate-thumb fingerpicking to achieve a free, improvisational sound that defies easy categorization. This lesson provides detailed instruction on his powerful slide guitar technique, and the arrangements that make his music so compelling. Songs: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder · Black Crow Keeps Flying · and Goodnight Irene. 80-MIN. · LEVEL 3 · INCLUDES TAB