Blues Language

Sam Smiley

ISBN 10: 1499579233 / ISBN 13: 9781499579239

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Blues Language
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1499579233
• ISBN 13: 9781499579239
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 21.59W x 0.53H x 27.94D centimeters 21.59 centimeters width by 0.53 centimeters height by 27.94 centimeters depth
• Weight: 240 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Master the Authentic Language of Blues Guitar

All music has a vocabulary and language. Once you learn to speak it you sound like an authentic player!

This book is a vocabulary handbook for anyone who wants to make their blues guitar playing more authentic. By working through these transcribed, authentic licks you will learn many of the phrases, tricks, and techniques used by the best blues players in history.

Blues Language Contains

Over 100 transcribed licks from the blues masters accompanied by audio examples you can download for free.
Licks organized by different sections of the blues form(endings, turnarounds, etc).
Sample Solos/Etudes.
A deeper discussion of the blues form.
Alternate blues changes.
Comprehensive Discography.

Artists Covered:

B.B. King
Albert King
Buddy Guy
Pat Hare
Duane Allman
Freddie King
Muddy Waters
Elmore James
Earl Hooker
Albert Collins
Billy Butler
Wes Montgomery
T-Bone Walker
Kenny Burrell
and more! Buy it now and learn to incorporate genuine, authentic blues guitar language into your playing today.

About the Author

Sam Smiley is a Midwest-based guitarist who is searching for the meeting place between different American music styles and approaches. He has spent considerable time working with the jazz and country music traditions, finding a meeting place in his recent project, Shikane. He has been described by world class guitarist, Fareed Haque, as a blend of Bill Frisell and Hank Garland. He also leads the band, Shikane which is scheduled to release their first album “That Would Make Some Sense” in 2014, As a freelance guitarist, Sam has performed with and recorded with a variety of bands. He has also had the opportunity to travel the US and Europe for performances. He has written articles for Just Jazz Guitar Magazine, Making Music Magazine, and Mel Bay’s Sessions. His second eBook, Blues Language is a study of contextually applying phrases from the blues masters. His first eBook, I’ll Be All Smiles Tonight, was released in the fall of 2011. It is an exploration of Luther Perkins’ guitar style (Johnny Cash’s guitarist).