The Everything Rock & Blues Guitar Book: From Chords to Scales and Licks to Tricks, All You Need to Play Like the Greats

by Marc Schonbrun

Overview

Have you ever dreamed of playing lead guitar like John Lee Hooker, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Page, Slash, and Eric Clapton? Perhaps you took a few lessons, but became frustrated and gave up. If so, The Everything Rock & Blues Guitar Book is for you.

With easy-to-understand instruction, The Everything Rock & Blues Guitar Book provides you with everything you need to play all your favorite songs. You will learn the scales and chords found in all rock and blues songs, and master the unique techniques that define them. 

The Everything Rock & Blues Guitar Book also includes professional tips on:

• Inflection and phrasing
• Chord progression
• Alternate tuning, harmonics, and slide playing
• Transcription and ear training
• Equipment, such as electric guitars, straps, amplifiers, strings, and pedals

Written in plain English by longtime professional guitarist and instructor Marc Schonbrun, The Everything Rock & Blues Guitar Book shows you how to play with your head as well as your hands.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605505312
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	08/01/2003
Series:	Everything® Series
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Marc Schonbrun is a guitarist, author, teacher, and technologist. He’s authored numerous books covering guitar, music theory, and technology, many of which have become popular in schools and universities. From small venues to notable stages like Lincoln Center, Marc has showcased his talent in both jazz and classical styles, often as a solo performer. Now based in California with his family, he continues to balance teaching, performing, and family time.

Table of Contents

Preface: Guitar Notation Tutorial
Chapter 1: Blues and Rock 101
Chapter 2: Blues and Rock Style
Chapter 3: The Pentatonic scale.
Chapter 4: Inflection and Phrasing
Chapter 5: Beyond the Pentatonic Scale
Chapter 6: Major and Minor Scales
Chapter 7: Music Theory
Chapter 8: Understanding Chords and Chord Progressions
Chapter 9: Arpeggios
Chapter 10: Modes
Chapter 11: Technique
Chapter 12: Tapping and Sweep Picking
Chapter 13: Guitar Tricks
Chapter 14: Putting It All Together: Blues
Chapter 15: Putting It All Together: Rock and Beyond
Chapter 16: Playing by Ear.
Chapter 17: How to Practice
Chapter 18: Sound and Gear
Chapter 19: Technology
Chapter 20: Playing in a Band
Chapter 21: The Next Step
Appendices:
A- Lead Guitar Resources: books, magazines, websites, organizations, etc.
B- Recommended Albums
C- Music Reading Tutorial