Robben Ford: Blues Guitar Method Book with Online Audio | Electric Guitar TAB and Standard Notation Lessons for Intermediate Players Exploring Blues Jazz Fusion Style, Phrasing, and Soloing Techniques
Language: English
Published by HAL LEONARD CORPORATION, 1994
- Softcover
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- Title
- Robben Ford: Blues Guitar Method Book with Online Audio | Electric Guitar TAB and Standard Notation Lessons for Intermediate Players Exploring Blues Jazz Fusion Style, Phrasing, and Soloing Techniques
- Author
- Ford, Robben
- Publisher
- HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
- Publication year
- 1994
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0793527287
- ISBN 13
- 9780793527281
- Item weight
- 5 ounces
- Dimensions
- 9x0x12
- Seller catalogs
- Music
This guitar method book explores the signature blues and jazz fusion style of Robben Ford, offering a focused study for electric guitar players who want to refine phrasing, tone, and improvisational expression. Designed for intermediate players, it provides insight into how classic blues vocabulary evolves into a modern, expressive playing approach.
Drawing inspiration from influential artists such as B.B. King, Albert Collins, and Michael Bloomfield, the book delivers a concise yet practical framework for understanding stylistic nuance. Through guided examples and analysis, players gain a clearer sense of articulation, timing, and melodic development within blues-based improvisation.
The material includes fully notated examples in both standard notation and guitar tablature, along with chord names, performance notes, and instructional text that clarifies stylistic details. A featured song provides real musical context, while the included online audio enhances learning through demonstrations and play-along support. Integrated PLAYBACK+ tools allow users to slow tempo without changing pitch, loop sections, adjust keys, and isolate channels for more focused practice.
What makes this edition especially valuable is its balance of analysis and application. Rather than relying on isolated exercises, it connects phrasing concepts directly to performance, helping players internalize feel and develop a more natural improvisational voice. This makes it suitable for structured practice, lessons, or expanding an existing blues vocabulary.
Song List
Mama Talk To Your Daughter
Compact yet musically rich, this book fits easily into regular practice while offering lasting stylistic insight. Whether used for personal development or as a thoughtful gift for a guitarist interested in expressive blues playing, it delivers a focused and engaging learning experience built around a distinctive artistic voice.
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