More Blues You Can Use Book/Online Audio - Softcover

Ganapes, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0793579961 ISBN 13: 9780793579969

Publisher: Hal Leonard, 1998

Synopsis

Designed for intermediate guitar players ready to move beyond the basics, this electric guitar instructional book is ideal for students, adult learners, and teachers seeking a structured approach to mastering blues lead and rhythm techniques. It is well suited for daily practice, private lessons, self-study, and skill-focused guitar development.

This comprehensive blues guitar method expands on foundational concepts with focused lessons that explore essential blues vocabulary. Inside, players will work with pentatonic scales, shuffle rhythms, boogie patterns, sixth and ninth chords, vibrato techniques, chord accents, voice leading, arpeggios, rakes, bends, tremolo picking, and expressive blues runs. All examples are presented in standard notation and guitar tablature with clear instructional guidance.

To support effective learning and real musical application, the book includes online audio featuring full-band backing tracks. These professionally recorded tracks allow players to hear techniques in context while improving timing, feel, and phrasing. The included playback tools support tempo adjustment and looping, helping players practice at their own pace and build confidence through repetition.

Trusted by guitar teachers and serious students, this blues guitar book helps strengthen technique, deepen stylistic understanding, and encourage consistent practice through practical musical examples. Ideal for lessons, home study, and long-term development, it is a valuable music teacher resource and a thoughtful gift for guitarists committed to improving their blues playing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793579961
• ISBN 13: 9780793579969
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112