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2327 SULTAN KENNY, ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR. CD TABLATURE

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SULTAN KENNY, ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR. Contiene diversi esempi di blues shuffle, Delta blues, ritmi sincopati, boogie, basso alternato, le accordature aperte in sol e re, il bottleneck. Incluse "can't be satisfied" di Muddy Waters, "hey hey" di Big Bill Broonzy, "dust my droom" di Robert Johnson. CD TABLATURE

ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR

Blues in five different keys, plus slide / bottleneck, playing in open and standard tunings.

Series: Guitar
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Format: Softcover with CD
Author: Kenny Sultan
Intermediate level

This book for intermediate-level guitarists is a follow-up to Kenny's Introduction to Acoustic Blues. It covers blues in five different keys and positions, and incorporates slide or bottleneck playing in both open and standard tunings. All songs are primarily fingerstyle with a monotone bass used for most. The accompanying 70-minute CD features performances of every example and song, played slowly then up to speed to facilitate learning.

Inventory #HL 00000157
ISBN: 9780931759734
UPC: 073999400922
Width: 9.0"
Length: 12.0"
48 pages

Back Breakin' Blues
Boogie Blues
Boogie In A
Can't Be Satisfied
The CC Blues
Cincinnati Flow Rag
Clean My Room
Delta Blues
The Don't Know Blues
Dust My Broom
The F-B Blues
Filthy Rich
A Fine Filly
Fly Hen
Hey Hey
Hideaway Blues
Joseph's Blues
Lonesome Couch Blues
Muddy's Blues
Shuffle In A
Sleepy Head Blues
Squashed
State Street Blues
West Coast Blues

Introduction

Welcome to the second book, Acoustic Blues Guitar, Intermediate level. For those of you unfamiliar with my previous book, Introduction to Acoustic Blues, (What else?), we will be trying to play finger-style acoustic blues the old-fashioned way. The rules are as stated:
1. have fun
2. play loose
3. play with feeling
4. don't worry about mistakes
Sound easy enough? Remember, this is a book about Lightnin' Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Blind Blake and other funky guys. So just have fun, and go with the flow. We will cover blues in five different keys and positions, A, C, D, E, and G – these are the keys I primarily use, and they are the best for acoustic blues. We will also incorporate slide or bottleneck playing in both open and standard tunings. All songs will be played primarily finger-style with a monotone bass used for most of the straight blues and an alternating bass used for the ragtime blues. On the 70-minute cassette tape that accompanies this book, I play each example and every song. Most of the songs are played at slow speed and at regular tempo, and nearly all of the tunes will have a detailed explanation about the music and how to best play it. This book is one step harder than my previous book and should prove to be a good challenge for you. Blues guitar is different than other styles of guitar in that there is more feel involved than technique. It is very important that you use the tablature only as a guide to your ears. The accompanying tape will be your most valuable tool. All the nuances of the blues cannot be written down properly; listening is the only way to really absorb all the material. My suggestion is to listen to the tape before you try any of the songs. Hear exactly what you're supposed to do, then read the music to help you create the sound desired. In my workshops, classes, and private lessons, I urge my students to learn everything by ear. I rarely use written music, but under these circumstances the written notation should be used, but not relied upon exclusively. Memorize each song, then put the written material away. Try to let your own personal feelings come through in your playing. Make each song an individual experience. Remember, this isn't classical music, so play it loose. Don't worry about mistakes, and above all.
Fingerpicks Strings Capo's
Before we close, there are a few more things I would like to discuss. The first is fingerpicks.
I use them, but I'm not sure I would recommend them to all my students. They are very
awkward and hard to get used to. If you want to try them anyway, I would recommend a Herco
thumbpick and Dunlop fingerpicks. The picks will make your guitar sound louder, enable you to
play faster, and make the brush technique easier. But again, they are difficult to use. If you are
having trouble, try turning the picks gently towards your thumb so they are slightly off center.
This will help with the angle of attack and eliminate some pick noise.
My favorite strings are made by John Pearse. If these aren't available, Martin guitar strings
are excellent. I use medium gauge or on occasion, medium lights. As far as a capo, there is only
one that works for me, and it is made by Schubb. It is easy to get on and off the guitar neck and it
doesn't pull the strings out of tune.
The guitars I play vary, but my favorites are a 1936 Martin 000-18, a Santa Cruz OM
model, and a new National style "0" resonator guitar. All are great instruments, and I highly recommend them. Both the Santa Cruz and the National are heard on the cassette tape.
Conclusion
Well, I hope you enjoyed the book and didn't become too frustrated with
my methods. Have patience, and it will all come together. If you find this book
too difficult, try to check out Blues Guitar, An Introduction to Acoustic Blues also
from Centerstream Publications.
Remember to listen to the tape continuously and don't rely only on the
music. This will help you get the proper feel for the music. (I can't stress this
enough!) It is also very important to listen to as much other recorded blues as
possible. The musicians I think you should listen to include John Lee Hooker,
Johnny Shines, Robert Johnson, Brownie McGhee, John Hammond, Taj Mahal,
Rev. Gary Davis, Snooks Eaglin, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Mississippi John Hurt to
mention a few.
I personally have five albums out with my partner, Tom Ball, the newest
entitled, "Filthy Rich" (FF 619). Tom is an excellent harmonica
player/vocalist/guitarist, and we cover a wide variety of blues styles on these
recordings. They are available from your better record stores or from Flying Fish
Records, Chicago, IL, or from myself:
Kenny Sultan, Santa Barbara,
Also, feel free to write me if you have any questions about this book. This
is the second in a series of blues guitar books I am doing for Ron Middlebrook at
Centerstream Publications, so keep an eye out for the next Blues Guitar book.
Until then, good luck with your playing, stay loose.
About The Author. Kenny Sultan has been playing guitar since the age of seven. Soon thereafter, his brother introduced him to the Blues of T-Bone Walker and Lightnin' Hopkins. The effect was permanant. A noted teacher, he has taught music, guitar and blues at the College level. Kenny has also conducted workshops and seminars throughout the country. He has five albums to his credit with his partner Tom Ball and has appeared as a sideman on numerous recordings by other artists. He currently resides in Santa Barbara, California.
Contents
About The Author
Introduction
Basic 12-Bar Blues Progression
Blues Shuffle in E
Single String Shuffle
The Syncopated Shuffle
The Funky Shuffle
The Harmony Shuffle

SONGS
Hideaway Blues (key of E)
Delta Blues (key of E)
Sleepy Head Blues (key of E)
Hey, Hey (key of E) Big Bill Broonzy
State Street Blues (key of E)
Lonesome Couch Blues (key of E)
Shuffle In A
Boogie In A
The C C Blues (key of A)
Joseph's Blues (ke of A)
Back Breakin' Blues (ke of A)
Alternating Bass
A Fine Filly (key of G)
The Don't Know Blues (ke of G)
Boogie Blues II (key of G)
Fly Hen (key of G)
Filthy Rich (key of G)
West Coast Blues (key of C) Blind Blake
Cincinnati Flow Rag (key of C) Rev. Gary Davis
Slide or Bottleneck
OPEN G Tuning
Squashed
Can't Be Satisfied - Muddy Waters
OPEN D Tuning
Dust My Broom - Robert Johnson - Elmore James
Clean My Room
STANDARD Tuning
Muddy's Blues
The F-B Blues
Fingerpicks-Strings-Capo's .
Conclusion

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2329 SULTAN KENNY, BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS. CD.

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SULTAN KENNY, BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS. CD TAB.

Series: Guitar
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Medium: Softcover with CD
Artist: Kenny Sultan

This book/CD package allows you to explore the styles of Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Blake, Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Boy Fuller, and Big Bill Broonzy. Through Sultan's arrangements, you will learn how studying the masters can help you develop your own style. 48 pages

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SULTAN KENNY, BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS. DVD

Series: Guitar
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Author: Kenny Sultan

This companion to Sultan's bestselling book lets intermediate guitarists learn the techniques and interpret the styles of blues legends Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller, Mississippi John Hurt, and Big Bill Broonzy. 110 minutes.

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Cascade Rag
Funky Butt
Honky Tonk
If the Shoe Fits
Lightnin' Strikes Read 'Em and Weep
The Sick Boogie
Slippin' and Drippin'
Suspcious Strut
West Coast Blues

Acoustic Masterclass Series: Kenny Sultan, Guitar Blues
By Kenny Sultan

SERIES: Acoustic Masterclass
CATEGORY: Guitar Method or Supplement
FORMAT: Book & CD

Guitar arrangements transcribed by the artists themselves, in standard notation and tab. Each edition includes a masterclass-style CD in which the artist walks you through the key aspects and techniques for each arrangement. This book is an encyclopedia of vital blues licks and patterns.

This book is an encyclopedia of vital blues licks and patterns. Includes: Cascade Rag * Funky Butt * Honky Tonk * If the Shoe Fits * Lightenin' Strikes * Read 'Em and Weep * The Sick Boogie * Slippin' and Drippin' * West Coast Blues * Suspicious Strut.

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SULTAN KENNY, GUITAR BLUES. DVD

A virtual encyclopedia of blues licks and patterns! Lesson tunes: "Slippin and Drippin", "Lightnin Strikes", " The Sick Boogie", " If the Shoe Fits", "Honky Tonk" and " Cascade Rag". BONUS performances: " West Coast Blues", " C Rag Medley" and "Blakes Blast". Running time 3 h.

DVD format: Region 0 for use in all regions. Each DVD offers six songs performed and taught by a master of the acoustic style. In a special lesson section, key aspects and techniques required for each arrangement are presented. The viewer can select from multiple camera angles, including the full performance or just the left or right hand in close-up. In addition, an artist biography and discography plus several bonus song performances are included in each DVD. Kenny Sultan is one of the most highly respected blues guitarists and blues guitar educators in the country. Kenny's great solo blues arrangements serve as a virtual encyclopedia of vital blues licks and patterns. These songs are firmly rooted in the classic blues forms and are a great springboard for developing a strong blues repertoire.

Multi-camera angles for close-up viewing of left and right hands
Bonus performances
Audiophile quality recording
Artist biography and discography
Full motion menus

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2330 SULTAN KENNY, INTRODUCTION TO BLUES ACOUSTIC. CD

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SULTAN KENNY, INTRODUCTION TO BLUES ACOUSTIC. CD TAB.

Series: Guitar Educational
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Softcover with CD - TAB
Author: Kenny Sultan

Using instructional text and actual songs, author Kenny Sultan covers blues in five different keys and positions and shows how they can be adapted to any key. Along with the basic blues rhythms and leads, fingerstyle blues is covered, using both an alternating and monotone bass. Sultan also touches on the specific techniques of various well-known players, open tuning, and bottleneck guitar. The accompanying CD includes each example and every song, most of which are played both in slow speed and at regular tempo. 40 pages

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TEXAS BLUES GUITAR, S.GROSSMAN. DISC-PAGE con le originali registrazioni, articoli e interviste. TAB.

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THE ANTHOLOGY OF COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR. Grossman. Stefan Grossman's Early Masters of American Blues Guitar: The Anthology of Country Blues Guitar
A collection of 14 songs, transcribed exactly as they were performed by legendary blues masters Rev. Gary Davis, Lonnie Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, and Mississippi John Hurt. Titles are: MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT: (Big Leg Blues; Stack O' Lee Blues; Ain't No Tellin'; Frankie); REV. GARY DAVIS: (Hesitation Blues; Soldier's Drill; I'm Throwing Up My Hands; Baby, Let Me Lay It On You); BLIND BOY FULLER: (Jivin' Woman Blues; I Crave My Pig Meat; Careless Love; You Never Can Tell); LONNIE JOHNSON: (Stomping 'Em Along Slow; Woke Up With the Blues In My Fingers). CD TAB.

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4674 THE ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR: LOGIC OF THE FRETBOARD. W. MANN. DVD

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THE ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR: LOGIC OF THE FRETBOARD. W. Mann. DVD TAB.

Book/DVD pack. The ability to improvise and create variations within a song is the essence of the great acoustic blues guitarists. Learn a new approach to seeing the fretboard, breaking down chord blocks into smaller pieces and connecting them throughout the fretboard. Using this you can create melodies and harmonies from simple, moveable chord shapes by relying on logic instead of memorized barre chords or scale patterns. And Woody's approach to varying melody and bass lines against each other will help you develop a more syncopated and stronger picking technique. Songs include "Crow Jane," "Cold Rainy Day," "Bye Bye Blues," "Sweet Jivin' Mama," "Policy Blues" and "It is No Secret." Note/tab. 23 page book, 84 minute DVD.

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4999 THE ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR: RAGTIME AND GOSPEL, Rev Gary Davis, W. Mann. DVDB

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THE ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR: RAGTIME AND GOSPEL, Rev Gary Davis, W. Mann. DVD TABKATURE

About The Art Of Acoustic Blues Guitar: Ragtime And Gospel
By Rev Gary Davis. Woody Mann - Author. For Guitar. Blues, Gospel, Ragtime. Sheet Music and DVD (Region 0). 24 pages. As part of the Art Of Acoustic Blues Guitar series, Ragtime and Gospel showcases the songs and techniques of two of the most fundamental and exciting styles of traditional fingerstyle guitar playing. This program presents the music of the legendary Reverend Gary Davis, featuring several of his well-known songs. Woody Mann illustrates how the music of one of America's greatest guitarist offers a complete lesson in the beauty and subtleties of ragtime and gospel guitar playing.
Reverend Davis was one of the most gifted and original musicians of his generation. His music represents some of the most sophisticated sounds in the world of fingerstyle guitar. Since his death in 1972, Davis's influence has continued to grow as each new generation of guitarists discovers the excitement of his music.
As a teenager, Woody Man studied privately with the master. In this program he teaches six of the Reverend's ragtime and gospel originals note-for-note, just as Davis taught him; detailing and explaining the picking techniques, chord positions, and fine points of phrasing.
Woody explores syncopated picking ideas, new approaches to chords and melodies, and explains how to apply Davis's method for creating endless variations and improvisations within a song. Additionally, fingerpicking techniques taught in Ragtime and Gospel can be applied to a variety of musical styles and genres. Near beginners to advanced players will benefit from this approach.

Woody Mann had his first schooling as a teenager in the living room of Rev. Gary Davis, the now legendary gospel and ragtime guitarist. Mann soon went on to perform and record with blues masters Son House and Bukka White as well as contemporary innovators including John Fahey. He has recorded extensively, performed throughout the world, and is widely recognized as one of the world's leading teachers and transcribers of acoustic blues music, having taught countless guitarists through his popular books and videos.
All levels

Contents:
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Hesitation Blues
I Am In The Light Of This World
Let Us Get Together
Make Believe Stunt
O Glory

The Art of Acoustic Blues Guitar
Ragtime and Gospel
Expanding repertoire and technique for fingerstyle guitar.
Featuring the music of the legendary Rev. Gary Davis.
by Woody Mann

PREFACE
Welcome to the Art of Acoustic Blues Guitar (DVD series).
The songs presented in this series focus on the many styles and techniques used in traditional blues playing. Each lesson details the systematic procedures and approaches for performing in a particular style. These songs provide the player with the fundamental repertoire necessary in order to fully realize-through their own variations and creativity-the techniques that are applicable to the various acoustic blues styles. There are many subtleties in acoustic blues playing which can sometimes make for a confusing learning process. The goal of this series is to demonstrate a practical and simple manner for capturing the beauty of acoustic blues guitar playing. Players at every level will find the information presented in this series beneficial.
In addition, we would like to thank the many students who have attended our guitar workshops. Their feedback and progress have been indispensable in guiding the direction of this series. If you should have any questions about the music, you can contact us through our website:
Woody Mann
Trevor Laurence
Acoustic Sessions

A Note on the Fingerpicking
An understanding of basic fingerpicking techniques is helpful to play the songs in the Art of Acoustic Blues Guitar series. Even though there are chords, riffs, and melodies that are unique to each tune there is a common idea in the picking approach that will enable you to see a connection between all the songs.
This fingerstyle picking is basically a two-line idea. The bass line is played with the thumb, and the treble line is played with the fingers. The goal is to develop an independence of the two parts. The greater the independence, the easier it becomes to negotiate the rhythm and syncopation, and capture the subtleties of the music.
We'll then have the foundation to add many other idiomatic blues guitar techniques, such as, damping, bending, brushing, snapping the strings, etc. Many of the traditional acoustic blues guitar styles were developed by guitarists imitating the two-handed approach of the piano. Just as the pianist learns to play different parts with each hand, the fingerstyle guitarist must learn to play with the thumb and fingers of the picking hand.
To illustrate the individual lines, the music is written with double stems: up stems for the melody (played with the fingers) and down stems for the bass (played with the thumb).
Developing this technique is a natural step-by-step process. At first, the goal is to playa simple bass on the beat with your thumb while playing a simple melody with your fingers. The next step is to embellish both parts with rhythmic syncopations and melodic variations. The songs featured in this series demonstrate this development-each lesson includes tunes with a simple bass and melody part as well as songs that have more complex picking. It is a good idea to play the songs slowly and keep this two-line idea in mind as you progress through the DVD.
As an example, I have written out a typical twelve-bar ragtime blues verse four different ways. The examples demonstrate some of the methods the melody and bass playoff each other and how they can be embellished, along with chords, to create variations.
In Example 1, the bass is alternating on the beat while a simple melody line is played on top. Notice that in Example 2 the bass remains steady while the melody becomes more rhythmic. Next, Example 3 further develops the rhythmic movement in the bass as well as the melody. Notice the interaction between the two voices: In measures 9 and 10, the bass line has a slightly more syncopated feel and with the use of thumb rolls creates more melodic movement. And finally, Example 4 uses more syncopation, riffs, and broken chords in both parts to create a completely different sounding guitar part from the first example.
This is a brief overview of the picking technique. The lessons in this series go into greater detail and explain, step-by-step, how to achieve this. Developing a good sound and being able to create variations in your playing begins with having a relaxed and strong picking hand. As Gary Davis use to say (about the great ragtime guitarist Blind Blake), "Now he's got a sportin' thumb." Woody Mann

CONTENTS
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
A Note on the Fingerpicking
EXAMPLE ONE
EXAMPLE TWO
EXAMPLE THREE
EXAMPLE FOUR
O GLORY
DEATH DON'T HAVE NO MERCY
LET US GET TOGETHER
HESITATION BLUES
IAM THE LIGHT OF THIS WORLD
MAKE BELIEVE STUNT

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