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Summary: A good book, lacking in some areas
Review: I liked this book, it had some useful stuff in it, but when it comes down to it there is a lot of better stuff on the internet. Also the exclusion of Rory Gallagher from the book is unforgiveable, and some of the licks aren't very good. The two John Lee Hooker ones are nearly the same, and sound just like (in fact they are) a cheap rip off of Boom Boom. There is also an amazing lack of uptempo blues songs in it, I mean the Page, Clapton, Green and Hendrix solos are all really really slow blues. I would have liked a few more uptempo sounds and surely some of the Clapton stuff should be like his Mayall / Cream era sounds. The background detail is really sparse, and I find his his sound guidelines lacking. Also the SRV lick is just a rip off of Pride and Joy intro. I don't think that I would really recomend this book too highly, its good, but not great. I would also have liked to see a lot more slide stuff.
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Summary: This book delivers
Review: Seldom do you find a book that delivers just on what it promises. After a obligatory set-up of fundamental chords and scales the book launches into the stylings of 20 diverse artists. Each artist has their own section with some general biographical and historical information and performance notes. It then continues with a couple of well-known licks building into a solo, and then a backing track to practice the solo over. It's a great way to be introduced to the techniques and signature styles of the giants. The CD makes it all the more beneficial for those that only read tab, as you can pick up the beat and feel of the music easily (something not possible on most Internet Tab Sites). If you're a beginning to novice guitarist, or someone looking for a solo in the style of a blues great, then this book is worth the admission price.
Artists Include: Robert Johnson, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, BB King, Albert King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Paul Kosskoff, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Cray, Walter Trout, Robben Ford
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Summary: The CD alone...
Review: The CD alone is worth the price of the book. The book has 20 chapters, each of which is devoted to a single blues artist. Each chapter has two "licks" in tablature and music notation, plus a complete solo. The licks, solo, and a guitar-less "jam track" are on the CD. Although the text is sparse, Marten provides key information on each artist, plus tips for reproducing the signature guitar tone. This is one of the best guitar books I've ever purchased.
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Summary: The CD alone...
Review: The CD alone is worth the price of the book. The book has 20 chapters, each of which is devoted to a single blues artist. Each chapter has two "licks" in tablature and music notation, plus a complete solo. The licks, solo, and a guitar-less "jam track" are on the CD. Although the text is sparse, Marten provides key information on each artist, plus tips for reproducing the signature guitar tone. This is one of the best guitar books I've ever purchased.
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