Duane Allman: Step-by-Step Guitar Styles and Techniques by Dave Rubin | Signature Licks | Southern Rock and Blues Rock Solos with TAB and Online Audio ... Song Lessons (Guitar Signature Licks) - Softcover

Rubin, Dave

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1423458702 ISBN 13: 9781423458708

Publisher: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION, 2011

Synopsis

Learn the guitar styles of Southern rock legend Duane Allman with this instructional book and online audio pack. Guitarist and educator Dave Rubin breaks down the phrasing, techniques, and signature licks that define Allman’s expressive slide work, blues-influenced melodies, and improvisational style. This book is ideal for electric guitar players looking to study classic Allman Brothers Band and blues rock solos, while building authentic phrasing, tone control, and expressive improvisation skills.

The book features twelve detailed song lessons, each with accurate guitar tablature and notation, showing riffs, solos, and melodic ideas in a clear, step-by-step format. A foreword by Galadrielle Allman provides a personal connection to the legendary guitarist’s legacy. Access online audio tracks through a unique code, including Hal Leonard’s PLAYBACK+ system, which lets players slow down tracks without changing pitch, set loop points, adjust keys, and pan channels for focused practice. Musicians can also isolate individual parts and explore subtle nuances of timing, articulation, and dynamic expression to emulate Allman’s signature sound.

Guitarists will develop a deeper understanding of bends, slide phrasing, rhythmic feel, and melodic improvisation. The lessons guide players to connect technique with musical expression while strengthening blues-based playing. Perfect for structured practice, personal exploration, or as a gift for enthusiasts, this collection offers an engaging way to study one of rock’s most influential guitarists and capture the soulful essence of classic Southern rock guitar.

Song List
Blue Sky * Dreams I'll Never See * In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed * It's Not My Cross To Bear * Layla * Leave My Blues At Home * Little Martha * Mountain Jam * (They Call It) Stormy Monday (Stormy Monday Blues) * Trouble No More (Someday Baby) * Whipping Post * You Don't Love Me

Edition details

• Publisher: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1423458702
• ISBN 13: 9781423458708
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 114