This unique book gives an in-depth insight into blues guitar, from early Chicago Blues, through Memphis and Detroit Blues, the British Blues boom, Jazz Blues and many other blues genres, right up to the blues styles of today’s hottest guitarists. Focusing on the playing styles of influential guitarists, author John Wheatcroft teaches the basics of blues improvisation and shows how it has developed over the years. Learn how to solo like classic blues guitarists B. B. King, John Lee Hooker and Alb...

• Contents
• Introduction
• Welcome to the Blues
• How This Book Works
• Using the CD
• How to Read Fretboard Diagrams
• 1. Acoustic Blues & The Delta
• Key Players
• Artist #1: Mississippi Fred McDowell
• Checkpoint
• Assignments and Improvisation Tips
• The I–IV–V Chord Progression
• Artist #2: Lightnin’ Hopkins
• Checkpoint
• Assignments and Improvisation Tips
• The Thumb-Pick
• Artist #3: Robert Johnson
• Checkpoint
• Assignments and Improvisation Tips
• The Turnaround
• Questions, Answers & Blue Notes
• Checkpoin...