Blues Guitar for Adults: Guitar Book & CD

$19.99 USD

Blues Guitar for Adults: Guitar Book & CD

Name: Blues Guitar for Adults: Guitar Book & CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-40178
Price: 19.99 USD
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The Grown-Up Approach to Playing Blues Guitar

By Wayne Riker

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This fun and friendly step-by-step introduction to blues guitar is written with the adult learner in mind. It is both a great self-teaching book and a great method for use with an instructor. Blues Guitar for Adults covers scales and techniques for blues lead guitar, important blues forms---such as the 12-bar and 8-bar blues progressions---and even provides licks in the style of the most important blues guitar masters. Easy-to-read examples are written in standard music notation and TAB, and there's a special section at the end showing all the scales and arpeggios you need to play the blues. Large diagrams and detailed photographs help simplify the learning process. A CD demonstrating all the examples in the book is included, making learning easier and more fun. This is the perfect "how to" book for the grown-up who wants to play the blues!

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 96

ISBN10: 0-7390-9287-1

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-9287-3

UPC: 038081448787

SKU: 00-40178

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Why we love this

Adult learners often come to blues guitar with enthusiasm but few structured resources designed for their pace and context. Riker's approach respects that maturity by moving directly into what makes blues guitar distinctive (the scales, the forms, the licks from real masters) rather than spending weeks on open chords. The included CD transforms a book into an active learning tool, letting students internalize phrasing and timing alongside the written page.

What to expect

Learning blues guitar from this book feels like getting a personal tour from someone who understands both the instrument and your learning style. The blend of notation and TAB, paired with big diagrams and the demonstration CD, makes the path from beginner to someone who can play recognizable blues licks feel immediate and achievable. There's genuine music on every page, not exercises that feel disconnected from the real thing.

Who it's for

Adult guitarists returning to music or picking up the instrument for the first time who are drawn to blues but unsure where to begin. This book works equally well as a solo self-study resource or as a structured foundation when working with a teacher.

How to get the most out of it

Work through the 12-bar and 8-bar blues forms slowly at first, using the CD as a reference for tempo and feel. Let the recording anchor your sense of swing and pocket before pushing the pace.
Study the licks in the style of the blues masters included in the book one phrase at a time. Transcribe them by ear using the CD, then compare your listening to the TAB to build accuracy.
Use the scale and arpeggio section at the back as daily warm-up material. Familiarity with these shapes under your fingers will make improvisation feel less like reading and more like conversation.
Record yourself playing over the CD tracks. Hearing your own phrasing against a groove reveals whether you're landing notes where you intend or rushing ahead of the beat.

How to use it

Recommend this as a resource for adult community programs, lifelong learning centers, or private studio curricula focused on blues and Americana styles. It also serves as a solid supplement for guitarists in ensemble settings who want to develop stronger solo skills during the off-season.