The Complete Blues Guitar Method: Intermediate Blues Guitar (Second Edition): Guitar Book & DVD

A masterclass distilled into structured lessons, balancing the grit and soul of classic blues with the sophistication that defines modern blues guitar. Moving through these pages feels like sitting in with someone who respects the tradition but refuses to let it calcify.

Guitarists who have solid command of basic blues patterns and are ready to refine their phrasing, learn sophisticated harmonic ideas, and develop a personal voice within the blues tradition. This works equally well for self-taught players building systematic knowledge and for ensemble players wanting deeper technical and stylistic vocabulary.

• Study the licks alongside their video demonstrations to understand the subtle timing and bending techniques that written notation alone cannot fully convey.
• Work through one master's style at a time rather than jumping between players; this allows you to absorb characteristic phrasing patterns before moving to the next voice.
• Practice non-scale tones in context by learning the full licks first, then isolating how those notes function within the blues progression.
• Record yourself playing the same lick in multiple styles to hear how chord extensions and substitutions change the overall color and feel.

Use this as a foundation for any guitar student preparing for blues-based repertoire in ensemble settings or tackling more complex jazz standards where blues phrasing applies. It also serves intermediate players working toward stylistically convincing original compositions or covers within the blues idiom.

• Targeting non-scale tones for expressive phrasing and tension
• Applying chord extensions and substitutions within blues progressions
• Executing R&B and blues-funk fills with rhythmic precision
• Adapting phrasing and tone across different blues artist styles
• Integrating classic and contemporary blues vocabulary into fluid playing