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A Blues Bibliography, Second Edition is a revised and enlarged version of the definitive blues bibliography first published in 1999. Material previously omitted from the first edition has now been included, and the bibliography has been expanded to include works published since then. In addition to...

The history of South Carolina blues is a long, deep--and sometimes painful--story. However, it is a narrative with aspects as compelling as the music itself. Geographical differences in America led to variations in the styles of music that developed from African rhythms. The wet, marshy landscape...

‘Of all the guitarists that I’ve listened to and studied over the years John Lee Hooker is the one steeped in the real DNA of the blues. You can’t help but be drawn into the primitive and simplistic way, that with just a few riffs and chords, he conjured up the sound of both the Mississippi...

“The R & B, Soul and Funk Trunk” (Includes Video Notebook Links at the End of the Manuscript)This eBook traces as far back as Fats Domino and that version of R & B all the way until Disco started to infiltrate the international psyche. James Brown, Aretha, Michael Jackson, they are all there in the...

Say It One Time for the Brokenhearted was the first of many titles by renowned UK music journalist Barney Hoskyns. Thirty years after its publication he revisited the modern-day classic for this revised and expanded anniversary edition that marks the book's first publication in the US. Fascinated...

George Goodman's Harmonica Cheat Sheet is a combination of three great tools to kick-start your harmonica playing.Included are- The Blues Harp Chart: provides chords, cross harp key, 12 Bar Blues Progression, and Blues Scale harmonica tabs covering all 12 keys.- Major Key Degrees of Scale: unveils...

One of the greatest blue songs ever written is "Help me" by Rice Miller (the second Sonny Boy). I am a fan of this great harp player and I enjoy listening to his work. New harp players often overlook him, as his style is more acoustic than electric, and he doesn't sound like Little Walter. However,...

25 blues classics arranged for fiddling solo. Songs are grouped into 12 bar blues, 16 bar blues, early blues songs, minor blues, and more. Designed to acquaint the fiddler with various approaches to the styles in blues fiddling. The audio with fiddle and guitar, include all twenty five tunes from...

The Blues Piano Collection combines classic songs, well-known favourites and contemporary works with an abundant variety of styles to enjoy, including rich chords, contouring melodies, smooth sounds, funky rhythms and much more. Each piece is carefully arranged for solo piano, suitable for...

Written in the late 1970s, this Blues style song is for piano and vocalist and includes chords that can be used by guitarists. This song is written in the key of C Major and uses basic chords so instrumentalists can improvise. A lyrics only page is included for a vocalist who has learned the melody. A transposition wheel can be helpful to place song in the key best for performer.

This is what nearly all critics consider to be Gravy Bones Johnson's greatest album. It is a dark, brooding album. Gravy Bones goes into the deepest depths of his soul to bring forth such soul wrenching blues that blues legend Leadbelly declared "This album is hotter than a Cadillac in Detroit".

Based on famous blues songs, this is the best beginning blues book in print. Complete lyrics are given to all the songs, and the text is enlivened by photographs throughout.

An intimate portrait of Destiny's Child and the girl who would be Queen. The Real Destiny's Child is one exclusive interview, 66 links to rare music and singles, 8 exclusive photos, and 22 director stills from the "Bootylicious Remix" video. A revealing eye on the state of the union...

Fourteen delightful blues pieces for beginner pianists. Suitable for pianists of pre-Grade One standard.