This book/CD pack features 25 classic blues riffs arranged for beginning to intermediate guitarists, complete with a "riff history." Also includes great audio recommendations to help you further your blues knowledge and chops. The companion CD contains a demonstration of every example in the book.

(Guitar Method). The Hal Leonard R&B Guitar Method is your complete guide to learning rhythm and blues guitar. This book uses real R&B, funk and soul songs to teach you the basics of rhythm and lead R&B guitar in the styles of Steve Cropper, Cornell Dupree, Curtis Mayfield, Jimmy Nolen, Billy Butler and many others. Songs include: But It's Alright * Honky Tonk * I Can't Turn You Loose * In the Midnight Hour * Knock on Wood * Mustang Sally * Papa Was a Rollin' Stone * Papa's Got a Brand New Bag * Soul Man * Stand by Me * What'd I Say * and more. CD features full-demo and play-along versions for each track.

(Guitar Collection). This book and CD package contains 55 traditional blues arrangements chock-full of chords, licks, riffs, and lines for you to pick up and play. Many different blues forms are presented, from 12-bar and 8-bar progressions to minor and slow blues patterns-providing loads of fun for the serious bluesman to the casual hobbyist. The companion CD includes a demonstration of every example in the book.