DVD

This DVD is a complete, one-hour course in the song form that is the single most important influence in the history of American popular music. Blues authority Dave Rubin teaches in detail boogie, shuffle and riff-driven patterns, along with a wide variety of major, minor and jazzy chord progressions. In addition, 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. For serious guitarists who want to expand their practical knowledge of 12-bar blues, this DVD and its accompanying booklet will provide a wealth of new material. 61 minutes.

Unlock the secrets of blues guitar! Ace session guitarist Mat Gurman teaches budding bluesmasters 50 terrific phrases, 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! Each lick is played in context, then demonstrated slowly with full explanations of every technique used. Includes an instructional booklet. 59 minutes.

Learn the techniques and styles of today's most popular country guitarists! A fixture on the Los Angeles country music scene, Troy Dexter takes players step-by-step through classic country style licks that can also be used in blues, rock and rockabilly. He demonstrates pedal steel licks, bluegrass licks, cascading licks and licks using harmonics, intervals, triads, bends, chromatic passages, arpeggios, open strings, double stops and more. All licks are played in context, then slowed down and explained, and the DVD comes with an instructional booklet. 61 minutes.