Red Hot Country Guitar - Guitar Signature Licks by Michael Hawley | Lead Guitar TAB Book with Online Audio for Intermediate Electric Guitar Players | Country Licks Solos Hybrid Picking CAGED System

Red Hot Country Guitar by guitarist and educator Michael Hawley is an instructional guitar book designed for intermediate electric guitar players who want to develop authentic country lead guitar skills. Focusing on the styles of influential artists such as Pete Anderson, Ray Flacke, Danny Gatton, Albert Lee, and Brent Mason, it provides a clear, practical path to understanding and applying real-world country guitar phrasing and techniques in a musical context.

This book combines detailed guitar tablature with chord and scale diagrams to support learning and musical application. Players work through essential country techniques including hybrid picking, single-note soloing, open chord licks, double stops, bending, and open-string phrasing. Additional concepts such as the CAGED system and stylistic phrasing approaches help connect patterns across the fretboard. The included online audio, accessed via a unique code, features demonstration and practice tracks with PLAYBACK+ tools that allow tempo adjustment, looping, and key changes for flexible, focused practice.

This resource stands out by connecting technique to musical context, helping players not only execute licks but understand how and when to use them in real playing situations. The focus on stylistic accuracy supports confident improvisation, while the structured examples make practice sessions more engaging and productive. It works well for both self-guided learning and use with a teacher, offering a balanced approach between technical development and musical expression.

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The Cascades * Harmonics

Whether used for daily practice, expanding solo vocabulary, or preparing for live performance, this book offers a practical path toward mastering the nuances of country lead guitar. It also makes a thoughtful gift for guitarists looking to refine their sound, build stylistic confidence, and deepen their connection to country music.